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Published about 7 years ago

Time
Time:3h00
Difficulty
So-so

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Edinburgh, GB
2007
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Spin round and round on the dance floor with a 7" record vanity bag.

This project was almost a craft gone bag. My machine needle snapped and I managed to slice my finger on a pair of scissors, getting blood all over my sewing machine :(. It was worth it though.


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Instructions


  1. Step 1 1

    Use your record as a template and trace around it on the the leather.

  2. Step 2 2

    Draw two.

  3. Step 3 3

    Find a zip measuring about 7" long.

  4. Step 4 4

    Cut two rectangles of fabric measuring just over 7" x 1.5" wide.

  5. Step 5 5

    Pin these to either side of the zip.

  6. Step 6 6

    Sew in place.

  7. Step 7 7

    Check the zip works.

  8. Step 8 8

    Now measure around the circumference of the record and draw a rectangle measuring the circumference minus the length of the zip by 3" wide.

  9. Step 9 9

    Cut this out along with the two circular pieces leaving a seam allowance.

  10. Step 10 10

    Take one circular piece and the rectangle.

  11. Step 11 11

    Lay the rectangle down, right side facing up and pin the circle on top, right side facing down.

  12. Step 12 12

    Pin around the entire circumference.

  13. Step 13 13

    Now attach the rectangle with the zipper in the remaining space.

  14. Step 14 14

    Sew around the circumference, stitching both rectangles in place.

  15. Step 15 15

    Leave the area where the zip and second rectangle overlap unstitched.

  16. Step 16 16

    Attach the second circle in a similar way.

  17. Step 17 17

    Sew in to place.

  18. Step 18 18

    Now make the strap from a rectangle of fabric measuring around 4" x 40".

  19. Step 19 19

    Fold in half so that the wrong side of the fabric is facing out and pin along one edge.

  20. Step 20 20

    Sew along this edge.

  21. Step 21 21

    Turn the strap right side out.

  22. Step 22 22

    Turn the bag right way out and fold the rectangle neatly under where it meets the zip.

  23. Step 23 23

    Place the straps inside the openings at either side of the zip and pin.

  24. Step 24 24

    Turn right side out and sew along the circumference.

  25. Step 25 25

    Sew the strap in place.

  26. Step 26 26

    Your bag should look like this.

  27. Step 27 27

    Turn it right side out and pull the strap out.

  28. Step 28 28

    Glue one side of a record with strong adhesive.

  29. Step 29 29

    You'll need quite a lot so make one circle of glue around the label and one around the outside of the record.

  30. Step 30 30

    Stick to one side of the bag and repeat with the second record on the other side.

  31. Step 31 31

    Leave it to dry and you'r ready to rock!

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