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Tutorial: Perfect Zipper Tab

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Erin Erickson | 31 Comments

I think most of you have a good handle on this, but I know there are a few of you who have voiced your dislike for the little zipper tab. I assure you it is better than dented in corners on zipper pouches. :P Several of my zipper installation techniques center around the same idea: Don’t sew zipper teeth into…

How to fussy cut a pocket

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Erin Erickson | 11 Comments

I recently made this Daytripper for The Needle Shop, and I thought I would show you how to fussy cut the front pocket. :) Many of you know how to do this, but I am still asked this question a lot, so here we go! It’s very simple. On a print like this, it’s important to fussy cut. If you are using an all over print in a…

Mini Daytripper

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Erin Erickson | 17 Comments

Lots of you have asked for a purse sized version for the Daytripper. I think this is a really great size! There aren’t many modifications, so you should be able to make this without making the big version first. :) Finished size: Approx. 13″ x 9″ x 3″ You can get away with 14″ zips and less fabric (one yard of…