You may remember I made a certain rucksack back in August from entirely recycled materials and notions... http://bit.ly/1vLJhwq
I've had a problem with the fastening ever since. The pattern called for the top corners to be fastened with Velcro, but it kept on coming loose despite careful hand sewing. I replaced it once again, but to no avail.
I was tempted to sew some popper buttons on the corners to secure it shut, but I didn't have any, and they may have popped open, so perhaps wouldn't be as secure as I'd thought. Hooks and eyes were my only bet. I had six left.
This was desperation, but I still wasn't happy with my choice. I returned the hooks and eyes to my notions box and lying on the side, out the corner of my eye, was this!
A battered dress zip I'd unpicked from an old dress, complete with original thread. It was even the right colour and everything! I excitedly pinned it to the opening of my bag, praying it would fit...
...and it did! The sewing gods were definitely watching down on me. I hand-sewed it and here's the culmination of my efforts:
Bit of an awkward picture, but I had to put some things inside to stop it flopping forward. It's spoilt the straightness of the zip but it's straight in real life, I promise! I love how structured it is now, as well as how I can put my belongings inside without the fear that they'll fall out as I daydream down the street...
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