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The Unflappable Messenger Bag

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Erin Erickson | 1 Comments

*SCROLL DOWN FOR THE MODIFIED MINI INSTRUCTIONS* The Unflappable Messenger Bag is one of my designs that’s been hanging on my wall for years waiting to be written. I’d been using it for the school run recently since it fit a small pouch with a couple diapers and wipes fit in the darted front pocket. We live in a scenic…

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…