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DIY Crochet Zipper Art Bag

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Every artist whether you are a novice or expert, need an art bag, it’s very useful when traveling. This DIY crochet zipper art bag will be perfect for toting around your art supplies.

DIY Crochet Zipper Art Bag

I crocheted these cute little granny squares a while ago,  and the motifs came in handy for making my art bag decorative. I sewed six of the motifs together for the front of the bag.

Supplies for DIY Crochet Zipper Art Bag

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Fabric
Fusible Fleece (iron on)
Scissors
Sewing Machine
Thread
Needles
Yarn
Crochet Needle
Zipper

Wool Yarn from Knit Picks

Crocheting and Blocking the Motif for DIY Crochet Zipper Art Bag

If you can read a crochet diagram, I found the motif on Pinterest. Check out the link here.

Below are a few pictures of the progress.

DIY Crochet Zipper Art Bag

You need six squares for this project. Sew them together, in two rows of three.

DIY Crochet Zipper Art Bag

After sewing the motifs together block them.
DIY Crochet Zipper Art Bag

New Chroma Yarn Colors from Knit Picks

Cutting and Sewing the DIY Crochet Zipper Art Bag

I based my bag from this detailed tutorial:

Below is a pictorial of the steps I took for sewing the DIY Crochet Zipper Art Bag:

Cut the front and back lining, fabric, and the fusible fleece two of each. Iron the fusible to  the wrong side of main fabric. The size of the bag will be how big or small you want to make it.

DIY Crochet Zipper Art Bag

(optional) Sew the three together (or use straight pins) to keep them from moving when sewing the bag.

DIY Crochet Zipper Art Bag

Sew the crochet pattern on the front of the fabric.

DIY Crochet Zipper Art Bag

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DIY Crochet Zipper Art Bag

Create bias tape for ends of zipper

DIY Crochet Zipper Art Bag

Sew the bias tape on each end of the zipper.

DIY Crochet Zipper Art Bag

Cut the extra bias material from the zipper.

DIY Crochet Zipper Art Bag

DIY Crochet Zipper Art Bag

Sewing Zipper on Art Bag

Place the zipper at the top edge of the bag with the front of the zipper and the fabric facing each other,  sew them together.

DIY Crochet Zipper Art Bag

Top stitch zipper.

DIY Crochet Zipper Art Bag

Sew zipper to the other side of the bag and top stitch.

DIY Crochet Zipper Art Bag

Open zipper and flip bag where the fronts of fabric face each other and sew all three size.
(make sure zipper is open)

After sewing all three size (this is optional) sew the bottom corners of the bag to give the bag a tailored look as seen below

DIY Crochet Zipper Art Bag

DIY Crochet Zipper Art Bag

Here is the completed product. I love it!
DIY Crochet Zipper Art Bag

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Thank you for visiting CynthiaBanessa.com, a place to create, inspire, and share! I love crafting and connecting with crafters. My blog is for crafters of all levels, Pinterest lovers, domestic engineers, savvy shoppers, aspiring chefs, earth caretakers, and people who simply have a desire to create something. I want to share some of the things that I love and have created with you. When it comes to creating, just count me in!
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