A Notion Bag for a Martha Pullen Teacher Licensing Event

Happy July, sewing friends!

I've been a busy little worker sewing up inventory for

my Etsy shop that will open on August 1 (more on that later)

So I decided to take a break and make something for myself

It's the #SewTogetherBag by Sew Demented

I'm heading to Federicksburg, VA in late September to attend the

Martha Pullen Teacher Licensing Express Serger III course, and

I needed a cute bag to house my sewing notions, so I decided to give

the #SewTogetherBag a go

There is lots and lots of storage in this compact bag:

3 inside zipper pockets and 4 open compartments

 The zipper pockets are all lined with striped fabric

there's also a little, puffy, pin cushion

and . . .

a needle landing in pink and green wool felt

Instead of the standard 18" zipper closure,

I used a 24" purse zipper (available in my Etsy shop in August)

The purse zippers have a wider tape on either side of the zip,

which makes them easier to insert in a bag

and they are also stronger than standard size zips

I used my Lori Holt Bloom templates to add some applique to the front of the bag

and the fabric is Welcome Home by Jennifer Bosworth of Shabby Fabrics

Are any of you heading to the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo in Fredericksburg this year?

Send me an email or comment on this post - I would enjoy meeting you in person

Happy sewing, my friends!