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How to Sew a Zipper Bag and Wristlet – Barbie™ Girl Fabric

👛 The Barbie™ Movie has taken the world by storm so I thought it would be fun to jump on the bandwagon and do a sewing tutorial with the Barbie™ Girl toss in hot pink and the Barbie™ Girl Shoes on White for this easy zipper bag with removable wristlet.

SUPPLIES
Barbie™ Girl Fabric
Pellon 987F Fusible Fleece
EZ-Steam II 1/4″ two-sided fusible tape
D-ring lobster clasp
Riley Blake Tailor’s Clapper
Rotary Cutter
Rotary Mat
Heat Sensitive Pen

Watch the video to see how easy this bag is to make!

https://youtu.be/b8YfUR6CC9s

🎯 SHORTCUTS TO SPECIFIC TOPICS:
00:00 introduction
00:28 Supplies
00:48 How to use directional fabric
01:19 Why to use a zipper that is bigger than your project
02:06 Attach first half of the zipper
05:00 Sew the first zipper half
05:53 Attach second half of the zipper
07:54 Sew the second half of the zipper
08:06 Prepare wristlet and bag loop fabric
09:29 How to use a Tailor’s Clapper for great folds
10:27 Sew Wristlet fabric
12:06 Clip bag sides together
13:18 Cut excess zipper
14:00 How to make a boxed bottom
14:57 Sew sides of the bag
16:15 Sew box bottom
16:36 Turn right side out and finish
16:55 Ideas for use

If you are looking for ideas for a Barbie themed sleepover, look no further! This bag is the perfect size to use as a favor bag. Add a sleep mask (learn to make them here), a scrunchie, brush, candy, nail polish and more to make a sleepover that much more fun.

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~ Tara Reed

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