{ #1 and #66 }

1. Learn to sew in a zipper.

66. Sew a zippered pouch.

Check and check!

I have to say, sewing is not my forte in life. I mean, I can sew, but I don't like to use patterns or follow directions. Problematic? Probably.

I've always heard the term zipper foot, which you use when you sew in a zipper {okay, that seems sensible...}. Well, my sewing machine is a really old hand-me-down from my grandmother. I'm sure it has a zipper foot, but I have no idea where it is. So I decided to experiment on my own instead.

And it worked!

I've made several {read: 8} of these zippered pouches.

And I'm actually happy with the way they turned out!

I have no plans to sell them, other then to help Haiti.

Maybe someday.

And credit must go where credit is due...

The ever fabulous Gussy helped me out a ton! Her tips and suggestions got me going and helped me reach the end goal {the first few pouches I made were not so lovely...}.

Thanks, Gussy!

So, tell me:

Do you sew?

Or are you afraid to try?

{Trust me, I was there for a while}

I'd love to hear your stories!

P.S. Currently my sewing machine does not like me...I'm trying to fix it, but nothing seems to work. Which is sad, because I would like to sew on it soon!

See my { 101 in 1001 } list here.