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Chains of Love {5 Fat Quarter Fun Quilt}

February 1, 2017 by Amanda 6 Comments

Amber and I are SUPER EXCITED to bring you our 3rd 5 Fat Quarter Fun Quilt – and this one is our Valentine’s edition!!!! We can’t get enough of red and pink and hearts so we pushed the limits on our 5 fat quarters and came up with this!!!! It’s a 50″ square quilt with an Irish Chain style and pieced hearts in the center. And of course we were listening to Erasure the whole time we were sewing!!! hahahah 🙂

Here is Amber’s version, you can read all about it on her blog. I love her Moda fabric choice!!!

I am so thrilled to have a new quilt to hang in the family room! And it fits perfectly!!!

Fabric Requirements

2 red fat quarters (non directional)

3 pink fat quarters (non directional)

2 yards background fabric

3 ½ yards backing fabric

½ yard binding fabric

(4) Additional red 2 ½” squares for sashing – can cut from your binding fabric if it matches

NOTE: Make sure your fat quarter measure 21″ in length. You need every inch possible out of the fat quarters and they have to be cut a certain way.

So be sure to read all instructions first. Don’t square up the fat quarters and only cut one at a time.

You can download the pattern HERE.

We hope you join in the fun! We would love to connect with you on Instagram! Post photos of your fabric selections, progress, and finished quilt! Don’t forget to tag @jedicraftgirl and @gigis_thimble and #fivefatquarterfun #chainsoflovequilt

The fabrics I used are a selection of fat quarters from Riley Blake Designs and background fabric ‘Lil Red by Moda.
And Happy Valentine’s Day from me and Mufasa!!!

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Preppy Plaid Tote Bag & Quilt Tutorial

January 24, 2017 by Amanda Leave a Comment

I am so totally excited to be a part of the Enchanted Blog Tour sponsored by Riley Blake Designs! You can see the entire collection designed by Dodi Poulsen of Two Sisters at Squirrel Hollow by clicking here 🙂

When I saw this new fabric line from Riley Blake Designs called Enchanted, my heart stopped. I took one look at this pink, navy and white plaid and immediately I was transported to a Cape Cod dream! Sailboats, lobsters, quaint homes and preppy boys on vacation from Harvard 🙂

Ok Ok, so I’ve never been to the Cape but a girl can dream right? I knew I wanted to design something that let this preppy plaid be the focus and something that would be perfect for my sailboat (hahaha).

I came up with a simple quilt pattern that uses plaid, navy and white. When only two prints arrived in the mail I began to panic wondering if I had made a terrible decision to make a quilt using only two prints! I decided to go with my instincts and make the quilt……and I am totally in LOVE!!!!

This quilt really lets the plaid shine in and it’s a great pattern to use if you fall in love with a single fabric print. The accent blocks are made of 4 half square triangle blocks.

…..and the quilt fits nicely inside this preppy plaid whale tote bag – made with denim, plaid, and Heat n Bond Fusible fleece. So, are you ready to set sail for the Cape? Grab your fabrics and lets get sewing!

Preppy Plaid Quilt

1/4″ seams

Supplies

2 yards plaid print

1 yard navy print

1 yard white

Begin by cutting the plaid into (40) 6.5″ squares.

Using the navy blue print and white print sew (160) half square triangles (HST) that measure 3.5″. You can use any method you like. I use my Sizzix half square triangle dies! It is super fast, super easy and no squaring up – just perfection!!

Die cut 160 navy HSTs and 160 white HSTs.

Sew the navy and white HSTs right sides together using 1/4″ seam.

Press seams open. Continue until you have 160 HSTs. It’s probably a good idea to put on a movie while doing this!

Lay out 4 HSTs to make the pattern above. Sew together as you would a 4-patch. Press seams open. Finished block will measure 6.5″. Make 40 of these blocks.

Cut 40 squares measuring 6.5″ out of the plaid.

Sew the blocks together (1/4″ seams) as you would a checkerboard, alternating each block. Make sure the pieced blocks are going the same direction. Press the seams toward the plaid. There are 8 blocks across and 10 rows down.

Baste (I always use Spray n Bond basting spray)

Quilt.

Bind.

Love.

Mufasa and I love sewing on rainy days!!

Tote Bag Instructions

I used my pattern, Quilted Tote Bag, for the measurements. I followed the pattern pretty closely with the following exceptions:

I added an appliqué to the main bag.
I used denim.
I did not quilt the bag; I stabilized it with fusible fleece.
I came up with a new way to sew the handles (continue reading)
I omitted the inside pocket
I simplified how to make the bag bottom

Supplies

Denim (2) 20″ x 10.5″

Plaid (2) 20″ x 9.5″

Lining (2) 20″ x 19.5″

Plaid for handles (2) 5″ x 28″

Heat n bond medium stabilizer (2) 5″ x 28″

Heat n Bond Fusible Fleece (2) 20″ x 19.5″

Piece of plaid for the whale

Heat n Bond Lite

Appliqué the whale Click HERE for the whale pattern.

You can print the whale directly on Heat n Bond Lite EZ print sheets, or trace the whale onto Heat n Bond Lite.

Heat set the whale to the wrong side of the plaid fabric.

Cut out the whale. Peel off the backing paper.

Press it onto one of the denim pieces, centering. Using 1/4″ seams, sew the denim piece to the plaid piece to make the bag front and back. Press seams.

Fuse the Heat n Bond Fusible fleece to the wrong side of the bag front and the bag back. Add some accent stitching along the seam.

Bag Handles

Fuse the stabilizer to the wrong side of each of the handle strips.

Press in half lengthwise. Open up and press the long ends in to meet the center. Press. Then press in half again. This makes a super sturdy handle!

Topstitch along both of the long edges of each handle.

Continue following the bag instructions from this tutorial to complete the bag. To make the bag bottom, cut a 3″ notch out of the bottom corners of the bag and the lining.

I am so in love with this tote bag! It is such a great size, and if feels sturdy and it is super preppy plaid cute!!
I’m ready for an Eastern Seaboard Vacation!!!
Together they make the Perfect Preppy Plaid Pair!!!!!

Be sure to check out these amazing designers to see what they’ve created using Riley Blake’s Enchanted Fabric!!!

Blog Tour Schedule

Monday, Jan 23rd – Little Londyn

Tuesday, Jan 24th – Jedi Craft Girl

Wednesday, Jan 25th – Loose Threads

Thursday, Jan 26th – Meags and Me

Friday, Jan 27th – Pretty by Hand

Monday, Jan 30th – Tie Dye Diva

Tuesday, Jan 31st – Two Sisters as Squirrel Hallow

Wednesday, Feb 1st – Striped Swallow Designs

Thursday, Feb 2nd – Izzy and Ivy

Friday, Feb 3rd – Ellis and Higgs

Monday, Feb 6th – Aurifil

Tuesday, Feb 7th – The Crafy Quilter

Wednesday, Feb 8th – Two Sisters at Squirrel Hallow

Thursday, Feb 9th – Jina Barney Designz

Friday, Feb 10th – Riley Blake

You could win a bundle of Enchanted fabric by visiting Dodi’s blog, Loose Threads (www.sashgals.com) and leaving a comment.

One entry per blog post, per day of the Blog Tour, there on Loose Threads.

Enter every day to increase your chance of winning!!!

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Riley Blake Speedster Quilt Tutorial

January 9, 2017 by Amanda Leave a Comment

A little update on one of my favorite quilts…..

I am so in love with this fabric called Speedster by Riley Blake Designs!!! I created this quilt for my son, Ryan, for his 11th birthday. You can personalize the quilt by adding a favorite number, team number, or in this case, a special birthday age. This is a great pattern to use with large print fabrics.

This quilt pattern is great because it shows off the wonderful prints in this fabric line.

Finished quilt: 45″ x 67″

Block size: 16″

Let’s get started! Here’s how you can make one:

Supplies:

Assorted prints of Speedster 1/3 yard cuts or fat quarters

Heat n Bond Lite

Instructions

Cut the center theme blocks (12) 10″ square

Top and bottom strips (2) 3.5″ x 10″

Side strips (2) of each print 3.5″ x 8.25″

Lay the block out like this:

Sew the top and bottom strips to the theme block. (1/4″ seams throughout) Press seams. Sew the 2 side rectangles together to make the left and right strips. Press the seams toward the dark. Sew to the sides of the block, press. This completes a block.

Continue until you have 12 blocks. I used 3 different theme prints.

For the arrow blocks:

Cut a 5″ square of white

Cut a 5″ square of Navy

Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the white square.

Layer the white and navy squares right sides together. Sew 1/4″ along both sides of the diagonal line. Cut on the drawn line to make 2 half square triangles (HST). Press toward the dark. Square up to 4.5″ finished block.

Cut a navy rectangle 6.5″ x 5″

Cut (2) white rectangles 2.25″ x 6.5″

Sew in this order and press toward the dark:

Sew the two block sections together and press. Make 4 arrow blocks and sew them together all going the same direction. You will need to add a 2.5″ x 8.5″ strip of white fabric to the pointy end of the arrow row.

Prepare the applique block:

Trace a 8″ circle on the Heat n Bond Lite. Iron to the wrong side of the white fabric. Cut the circle and fuse in the center of a block. Top stitch around the circle two times in black thread,

Print out the number in reverse. I tried to find a font that matched the numbers in the fabric. Trace the number on the Heat n Bond Lite. Iron to the wrong side of the black fabric. Cut out numbers, press in place and top stitch in black thread.

Assemble the quilt:

Sew blocks together in rows. Press each row alternating directions. Pin the seam intersections.

(notice the white rectangle next to the red arrow. This needs to be squared up.)

Quilt as desired. I put minky on the back of mine so it is super cuddly!!!

I love how the quilt turned out and I can’t wait to give it to my son! If you are making this quilt for a smaller boy, you could use 9 blocks instead of the 12 blocks.

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Windy Girls Quilt Tutorial- Wistful Winds Blog Tour

October 4, 2016 by Amanda 8 Comments

I’m super excited to be apart of Shari Butler of Doohicky Designs’ Whistful Winds Blog Tour! I met Shari at Quilt Market in May and I was introduced to her Wistful Winds fabric line. Shari is the nicest person ever and her designs are so sweet! As soon as I saw this fabric I new I had to make something for Sally.

So I set out plans to sew her a dress. I had 4 different prints of yardage which was what the dress required. Then, Sally told me she did not want a dress and that she had too many dresses as it was. She asked if I would make her a quilt and I did a little happy dance in my head 🙂 Sewing clothes stresses me out and quilting makes me happy!

And so I set out to design a quilt that only uses 4 different fabrics – because that’s all I had! I love how it turned out and Sally is thrilled!

Mufasa got to test it out for a few minutes before Sally got a hold of it.

Here’s how you can make this quilt:

Finished Quilt 48″ x 60″ – perfect for a little girl

Block Size 12″

All seams 1/4″

Press toward the dark side when possible

Fabric Requirements:

2/3 yard orange girl fabric

3/4 yard small dot fabric

1 yard blue floral

1 yard white floral

1/2 yard binding

3 yards backing

Cut (4) 4 1/2″ x WOF strips orange girl fabric

Cut (8) 2 1/2″ x WOF strips white dots

Cut (3) 4 1/2″ x WOF Blue on blue floral

Cut (3) 6 1/2″ x WOF Blue on Blue floral

Cut (3) 4 1/2″ x WOF White floral

Cut (3) 6 1/2″ x WOF white floral

Sew the white dot strips to the orange girl strips lengthwise. Press seams. Make 4 of these strip sets.

Subcut stripsets into 8 1/2″ increments yielding 8 1/2″ squares. You should have 20.

Sew a white floral 4 1/2″ strip to a blue floral 4 1/2″ strip. Make 3 of these strip sets. Press.

Cut at 2 1/2″ increments. Cut 40

Sew a 6 1/2″ blue floral strip to a 6 1/2″ white floral strip. Press. Make 3 of these strip sets.

Cut at 2 1/2″ increments. Cut 40.

Lay out 10 blocks this way.

Lay out 10 blocks this way – notice the center block rotates.

Sew the top and bottom units, press. Sew the side units, press. You will have 20 total blocks.

Lay out the quilt as pictured above. Notice each row alternates center square direction. Sew blocks together in rows, matching seams. Sew rows together.

Baste, quilt, bind.

This is such a great pattern to whip up for a gift. You could omit 3 blocks and it would be a perfect baby quilt size.

I love the fun pattern this quilt creates by using only 4 fabrics. A scrappy version with lots of different fabrics would also be fun!

I’m thinking this is my new favorite throw quilt pattern! It might even be doable for Christmas gifts!
Someone is pretty happy!! It’s not everyday your mom sews a quilt just for YOU!!!!

Mufasa looks a touch jealous!

Check out these amazing designers and the awesome projects they’ve created using Wistful Winds by Riley Blake Designs!

October 3rd:
Amy Sinibaldi – www.nanaCompany.typepad.com
Kristyne Czepuryk – www.prettybyhand.com

October 4th:
Amanda Niederhauser – www.jedicraftgirl.com
Amy Smart – www.diaryofaquilter.com

October 5th:
Meagan Taylor/Kristi Jones – www.meagsandme.com
Christine Cook – www.stitchingrevival.com

October 6th:
Elea Lutz – www.elealutzdesign.com
Jodie Carleton – www.vintagericrac.blogspot.com

October 7th:
Sedef Imer – www.downgrapevinelane.com
Jina Barney – jinabarneydesignz.com

October 10th:
Elizabeth Evans – www.simplesimonandco.com
Kimberly Bourne – www.mainstreetmarketdesigns.com

October 11th:
Jemima Flendt – www.tiedwitharibbon.com
Nadra Ridgeway – www.ellisandhiggs.com
Amy Chappel – www.amerooniedesigns.blogspot.com

October 12th:
Katie Skoog – www.thesimplelifecompany.com
Amber Johnson – www.alittlebitbiased.blogspot.com
Gwen Sager – www.tillalili.blogspot.com

October 13th:
Angie Wilson – www.gnomeangel.com
Clare Horsman – www.claresplaceblog.blogspot.com
Deanna Wall – www.stitchesquilting.com

October 14th:
Melissa Mortenson – polkadotchair.com
Jessica Stewart – www.izzyandivydesigns.com
Shari Butler – www.doohikeydesigns.com/blog/

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My Favorite Zipper Pouch

September 21, 2016 by Amanda 3 Comments

It’s been a while since I made zipper pouches! I needed 3 gifts to give for the September birthdays on Sally’s soccer team. Instead of going to the store and spending money on the gifts, I stayed home and sewed these darling zipper pouches! I used My Favorite Zipper Pouch Tutorial.

The fabrics are from my Riley Blake Stash: Backyard Roses and Strawberry Biscuit are a few I used.

The inside of the zipper pouch is Fusible Fleece from Therm O Web.

Since I had a yard of the pink chevron, I used in inside each of the pouches.

I think the girls loved them!

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Mid Century Modern Remix Quilt featuring Knock on Wood

September 16, 2016 by Amanda Leave a Comment

I am so excited about Deena Rutter’s latest line of fabric called Knock on Wood! It is the perfect collection of fabric for the boys in your life!!!!! I have always been a fan of Deena’s designs and I was happy to meet her at Quilt Market in May! Andy from A Bright Corner, myself, and Deena 🙂

I think you’re going to like this quilt pattern! It’s very liberating in that you don’t have to lay out blocks or arrange fabrics.

You grab and go! Knock on Wood is perfectly balanced with light, medium, and dark fabrics and they are the most scrumptious prints!!

You can download a the PDF pattern here 🙂

The pattern uses 2 1/2″ strips.

Mufasa was very helpful in handing me the strips to sew.

The quilt is made up of 9 large blocks that are 20″. These large blocks are really a 4-patch of smaller blocks. You rotate each block so the center section forms a patchy center. It’s super random – and I love it!!

It’s a little crazy and a little funky and a little retro!!!

The fabrics are so amazing that anything you sew with them is going to turn out awesome!!

The shed in my backyard and the quilt totally match….hahaha!!!

At 60″ square it makes a great throw size. You could add 3 more large blocks on the bottom if you wanted it to fit a twin bed. I have loved seeing what all these talented ladies have made with this amazing fabric! I have some scraps leftover and can’t wait to make something else!!!

Monday, 9/12 Deena Rutter

Tuesday, 9/13 Amy Smart, Diary of a Quilter

Wednesday, 9/14 Dara Tomasson, Stitched Quilting Co.

Thursday, 9/15 Jina Barney, Jina Barney Designz

Friday, 9/16 Amanda Niederhauser, Jedi Craft Girl

Saturday, 9/17 Deena Rutter

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Snow Globe Jars Quilt Pattern

August 25, 2016 by Amanda Leave a Comment

Today I am releasing my latest quilt pattern called Snow Globe Jars! You can find it in my Etsy shop! Have you ever made homemade snow globes out of mason jars? That’s what inspired this little quilt! I love fussy cutting and these jars are perfect for that. I used Pixie Noel Fabric from Riley Blake Designs. It was so fun to choose what little scene to put in each snow globe!

Mufasa also loves snow globes 🙂

This quilt measures approximately 39″ square which is the perfect size to hang on the wall, place on a table or flop over a couch!

Each of the snow globe blocks is sashed and set with red stars.

I hope you like this quilt as much as I do! How fun would it be to give this as an early Christmas present to someone you really love!!

And one more picture of Mufasa just because he is so handsome and takes such great pictures!

Filed Under: Christmas, FEATURED, quilt, Riley Blake

Posy Garden Blog Tour

August 11, 2016 by Amanda 1 Comment

I’m so excited to be a part of Carina’s Posy Garden Blog Tour!! Before I share this quilt tutorial with you I thought it would be fun to show a little peek at all the fun we had at Quilt Market with Carina and her Posy Garden Glamper!!

The Glamer catches your eye right away with the adorable aqua and white polkadot paint and the chalkboard door with mini quilt attached!

Inside there were mini quilts having on all of the doors, quilts and pillows on the benches, and even a quilt hanging in the bathroom!

Andy and I had fun giggling and chatting with Carina and raiding her secret chocolate stash!

Yes – the Glamper really is that much fun! And now onto the Blog Tour Quilt Pattern!!

Of course when I saw this fabric I knew I wanted a quilt out of it. The colors are so amazing in person!!!

I used a fat quarter bundle of Posy Garden and 2 .5 yards of quilters muslin. Let’s get started!!

Begin by cutting a 2 1/2″ strip from each of the fat quarters (I used 14 fat quarters)

Next cut a 4 7/8″ strip from each fat quarter.

Cut 7 WOF x 2. 1/2″ strips from the muslin.

Cut 7 WOF x 4. 7/8″ strips.

Make the 4 patch strip sets by pairing a 2 1/2” Posy strip and a Muslim strip right sides together. Sew lengthwise using a 1/4” seam. Press toward the dark.

Do this with each of the 2 1/2” strips. Once they are all sewn and pressed, cut them at 2 1/2” increments.

Mix them up and pair them up in a checkerboard style. Match the center seams and sew right sides together using 1/4” seams. Press open. Set aside.

Cut the 4 7/8” strips into 4 7/8” squares.

Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the muslin squares. I like to use this tool. Instead of drawing the diagonal line, you draw the 1/4” lines that are on the side of the diagonal line.

However you choose to do this, sew 1/4” away from the center line. I like to pin my squares together so they don’t move around.

Cut on the diagonal line yielding 2 half square triangles (HST). Press to the dark side. They should measure 4 1/2” square.

Keep those HSTs coming!!!

Now comes the fun part! Don’t lay out the pattern, just grab and go! Each block should look like this:

Sew together just like you would a 4-patch using 1/4” seams. Press all seams open.

Next take each of the blocks and group them into a larger 4-patch unit. Sew together in the same manner with 1/4” seams and press the seams open. This creates the Posy Garden Path Block!

Finish putting the quilt together by sewing 3 rows of 3 blocks – 9 blocks total. Of course if you want it bigger you can add more blocks. Make sure to match all seams as you go. Press the seams open. See if you can make this quilt without laying any of the blocks out. I love how it turns out totally random and scrappy!

I love how it turned out! The perfect quilt for a summer garden picnic! Finished quilt 48” square.

Tina and I sewed our Posy projects together when I was at her house in New Jersey. We had such a good time chatting and sewing, laughing and playing with the cats! Her home is the perfect backdrop for photographing quilts!

OK, just one more picture!!!

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Mini Mini Quilt {Sizzix Jar Applique}

July 30, 2016 by Amanda Leave a Comment

Sometimes something small is better than something big 🙂 I designed this mini mini quilt for a sweet friend. It can be hung from a clothespin, tacked to a wall or bulletin board, or placed in a hutch; where ever you need a little happy! I love this jar die by Lori Whitlock.

I was thrilled to meet up with Lori at Quilt Market! She is a super talented designer of fabric, paper, Sizzix dies, and crafts.

Let’s get started!!

Supplies:

Sizzix Jar #2 Die

(8) 2 1/2″ squares of white dot

(8) 2 1/2″ squares pink print

Fabric for jar, lid, and hearts

Heat n Bond Lite

2 1/2″ x WOF binding

batting

backing

Bakers Twine

Heart Charm

All seams 1/4″. Begin by sewing the 2 1/2″ squares together in an alternating pattern with 4 rows of 4. Press.

Fuse the Heat n Bond Lite to the wrong side of the jar fabric, lid fabric, and heart fabric.

As you can see this is a great scrap buster!!!

Die cut the jar, the lid and the hearts. I die cut 11 hearts. Peel off the backing paper.

Position the hearts on the jar and the jar on the quilt block. Mufasa and I are working very late tonight!!

Press the applique pieces in place.

Baste the backing fabric, batting, and quilt block. Quilt. I quilted loop de loos around the jar, then quilted with dark gray thread outlining the jar and lid. I also quilted inside each heart. Square up the quilt block and add the binding.

Tie a bow out of bakers twine and tack it to the side of the jar. I added a little silver heart charm – yes I’m cute 🙂

I hope you love making this project! I can’t wait to make more and give for gifts. You might want to tuck this little idea away for Valentines Day!!

Filed Under: Heat n Bond, Penny Rose Fabrics, quilt, Riley Blake, sizzix, Therm O Web

Composition Book Zipper Pouch

July 28, 2016 by Amanda 1 Comment

I had this great idea for my kids to keep a summer vacation journal. I got each of them a composition book and covered it with patterned paper. I thought it would be fun for them to have a zipper pouch to keep the journal in along with glue sticks, pens, pencils, scissors, washi tape, etc. That way when we are traveling they can write down their experiences and also include post cards, maps, brochures, ticket stubs, and other memorabilia of our trip. They were super excited to pick their own fabrics! Here’s how you can make one!!

Supplies:

Front: (6) 2.5″ x 10″ strips

Back: 12″x 10″ piece of denim

Lining: (2) 12″ x 10″ coordinating fabric

12″ or longer zipper

All seams 1/4″

Begin by cutting the 2.5″ x 10″ strips for the front. You will need 6.

Sew together and press.

Ryan choose Off Shore by Riley Blake Designs.

Sally choose these fun prints from Dear Stella.

Once the strips are sewn it’s time to quilt.

Baste the pieced front to the batting. For a little extra stability I add an additional piece of fabric to the back of the batting – one that will not be seen. So I use fabric I don’t like. Quilt. Square up. Depending on how much you quilted, your measurements might have changed a touch. The piece before quilting should measure 12″ x 10″. If it has changed, make a note and use this measurement to cut the denim back and the lining pieces.

Now it’s time to install the zipper. If you need more assistance on the zipper, I have a whole section of zipper pouch tutorials that will have more detail.

Lay the front piece face up. Align the zipper face down. Add one of the lining pieces also face down. Make sure all the top edges match. Pin. I buy my zippers extra long so there is zipper hanging off on both sides – not to worry 🙂

Using a zipper foot, sew 1/4″ along the raw edges.

Now repeat with the other side. Lay the denim face up. Position the bag front and zipper face down. Lay the second piece of lining face down as well. Align all top edges, pin, sew.

Press the fabric along the zipper. I usually top stitch 1/8″ away from both sides of the zipper. In my haste to get these done super fast I forgot this step. Position the zipper in the center of the bag and trim off the excess zipper.

Match the lining pieces right sides together. Match up the denim and front pieces right sides together. Pin all the way around. Here is what it looks like where the zipper ends meet.