Perfect Zip Bags Inspiration ~ Bare Essentials Bag

You can receive a free copy of the Perfect Zip Bags Pattern by Elizabeth Hartman (a $10 value) with your order of $30 or more. Check out this post for all the details.

Makeup Bag

A new makeup bag and a fresh set of brushes make a lovely gift for a friend, sister or cousin. I have a special person in mind for this one.

Fabric

Outfoxed by Lizzy House, Miscellany by Julia Rothman, Kona Cotton

Perfect Zip Bag

style A large

Interlining

cotton flannel

Zipper

I decided to use an invisible zipper on this. It just seemed like a more elegant choice for this type of bag.

Toy Bag

If you ask my kids to grab the “bare essentials”, they’ll stuff their pockets with Playmobil and head out the door.  Christmas morning they’ll find new toys bags with a few surprises inside.

Fabric

Little Apples by Aneela Hooey

Perfect Zip Bag

style A small

I hope you’ll be inspired to use the Perfect Zip version B to create your own Bare Essentials Bag! Tell us, how else could you use this style bag to put together a great gift?

30 Responses to “Perfect Zip Bags Inspiration ~ Bare Essentials Bag”

1. Beth T responds:
   Posted: November 25th, 2011 at 11:29 pm →

   Could that toy bag be any cuter?

   I think I’d put some little English paper piecing hexies, some fabric, tiny scissors, and a needle and thread in there. Sweet little sew on the go kit.

2. linda responds:
   Posted: November 26th, 2011 at 12:34 am →

   love the toy bag idea!

3. Angela responds:
   Posted: November 26th, 2011 at 2:04 am →

   Great idea, I never thought of putting an invisible zipper into a bag/pouch before.

4. Tas responds:
   Posted: November 26th, 2011 at 2:19 am →

   Definately useful as a knitting accessory carry-all.

5. Southern Gal responds:
   Posted: November 26th, 2011 at 4:15 am →

   Love the idea of a little toy bag.

6. Nancy responds:
   Posted: November 26th, 2011 at 5:58 am →

   fill with keys, lipstick and debit card and go holiday shopping…hands free!

7. Jess responds:
   Posted: November 26th, 2011 at 7:07 am →

   Such wonderful bags! I love your fabric choices!

8. nrnoodle responds:
   Posted: November 26th, 2011 at 7:24 am →

   I think it would be great to hold pencils and pens. My daughter is always drawing and doodling and she needs something to haul her supplies around in.

9. Ramona responds:
   Posted: November 26th, 2011 at 8:16 am →

   A lovely gift idea for both the kids and a lucky lady.

10. Hannah responds:
    Posted: November 26th, 2011 at 8:32 am →

    These are so cute!

11. Rebecca responds:
    Posted: November 26th, 2011 at 9:46 am →

    This would make a great teacher gift too!

12. RobynK responds:
    Posted: November 26th, 2011 at 2:36 pm →

    Not just for kids as I have some arty friends who carry their pencils/pastels/paints everywhere and the wrist loop would free a hand to carry other things, like easels!
    Cheers,
    Robyn

13. emmy responds:
    Posted: November 26th, 2011 at 3:23 pm →

    Using two fabrics on the bag made it so attractive. Have made similar bags, but the fabric really makes a difference.

14. Christina G. responds:
    Posted: November 26th, 2011 at 3:32 pm →

    So many great uses. I’d definitely be putting some toys for my boys in this.

15. Mare responds:
    Posted: November 26th, 2011 at 5:58 pm →

    Cute!

16. Cricket responds:
    Posted: November 26th, 2011 at 7:22 pm →

    I love it for holding little toys. My 4 year old is always running off with any bag she can find. Because she needs to carry lots of schtuff with her. Maybe I should make her a bag-of-bags for Christmas!

17. kate C. responds:
    Posted: November 26th, 2011 at 8:02 pm →

    I love making little zip bags!

18. Shawna responds:
    Posted: November 26th, 2011 at 9:32 pm →

    What cute bags! Tons of uses for them. Thanks for sharing.

19. Amy responds:
    Posted: November 26th, 2011 at 10:25 pm →

    I’d put art supplies in it for my nieces and nephews.

20. kathyh responds:
    Posted: November 27th, 2011 at 1:32 am →

    I like your fabric choices.

21. Samantha mortimer responds:
    Posted: November 27th, 2011 at 3:11 am →

    Lovely zip bags!

22. Natalia responds:
    Posted: November 27th, 2011 at 5:47 am →

    Very useful for students!

23. Carolyn responds:
    Posted: November 27th, 2011 at 7:49 am →

    Lots of things could be stored in that bag. Too cute!

24. Kristin M responds:
    Posted: November 27th, 2011 at 4:47 pm →

    This would be great for my teenage daughters.

25. Ivy PM responds:
    Posted: November 28th, 2011 at 8:14 pm →

    i like it.

26. Page responds:
    Posted: November 28th, 2011 at 8:28 pm →

    I can think of a lot of ideas for those. It would nice to have a clear window on it so you could quickly see what’s in it.

27. Christy responds:
    Posted: November 28th, 2011 at 9:35 pm →

    love the little apples fabric!!

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    Posted: November 30th, 2011 at 12:37 am →

    [...] of ways in which you can present the bags as gifts. Check out the Bento Box Bag from Day 1, the Bare Essentials Bag from Day 2, the Quilted Gadget Bag from Day 3, the Personalized Hobby Bag from Day 4, and the [...]

29. Toni-Anne responds:
    Posted: November 30th, 2011 at 3:34 am →

    Super bag, such an inspiration is this designer!

30. Perfect Zip Bags PDF Giveaway Final Day! « Sew,Mama,Sew! Blog responds:
    Posted: November 30th, 2011 at 11:21 pm →

    [...] hope you enjoyed our week of Perfect Zip inspiration. Check out the Bento Box Bag from Day 1, the Bare Essentials Bag from Day 2, the Quilted Gadget Bag from Day 3, the Personalized Hobby Bag from Day 4, [...]

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