July 6, 2012

Zakka Water Bottle Holder

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This week's project, the Water Bottle Holder, was contributed by

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I'm not gonna lie...I was not really panning to make this project.
I figured at some point I would have to
take a break from the quick pace of
one project each week...

{Who knew I would be missing 5 projects before this one?}

But here in Southwestern Pennsylvania,
it's been a long hot summer already!
Temperatures have been
in the 90's and holding.


Motivated by the heat wave, I've already finished my
Zakka Water Bottle Holder!


{Ta-dah!!!}


Let's get started with the fabrics I used...

I wanted this water bottle for my own use,
so I picked some Strawberry Fields {top}
and Buttercup {bottom} prints,
both by Fig Tree Quilts for Moda.

{The European linen I have in Cream
looks just right with the prints!}


I got started stitching, after I read the Flickr group thread,
which warned of a few pitfalls with this project.

I decided to follow the book loosely,
but make the water bottle holder "my way"
using techniques I use when I make my purses.

One thing I did was make the printed outer piece into a divided pocket,
rather than stitch it down all the way across the linen.

I also used Pellon 987F fusible fleece
for the lining, the outer piece, and the pocket.



{I'ts not a big pocket, but I could put some $ in there!}


Also, for the appliqued rectangle,
I made mine kind of big, to show off the pretty contrasting
lining, since it doesn't show up much when in use.

{I used Heat N Bond, and stitched it with a cute zigzag, which made me happy!}


After sewing the "tube" it was time for stitching the "circle"
in place for the bottom of the holder.
This was rather new to me, since I don't make circular purses.
If I had it to do again, I would mark the seam line on the tube
and also on the circle, to match everything up perfectly.

{Here is where I'm going to show you my feet of clay.
It's not very round.  Hmmm...but it worked anyway.}


For the strap, I used both prints,
and I didn't use a turning technique.
Instead, I stitched the two long sides together,
then ironed 1/4" under on each of the other two long edges.

{I stitched near both edges and had this pretty strap when I was done.
I just inserted the strap ends between the outer piece and the lining,
before sewing along the top edge.}


You know, I don't really like water.
But recently I was introduced to these fantastic
flavored concentrates, and I am crazy about them!

{Have you tried them?  Do you have a favorite?
Mine would be the Blueberry Lemonade.}


I think this little holder will be going lots of places with me this summer!


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6 comments:

  1. This is so adorable and I love your fabrics!! I am so far behind I will be to the end of the year catching up.hah.ah.a.a.a.
    You did a great job!

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  2. Wow the pocket is a really clever idea! If I make another I sure hope I remember to copy you!

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  3. Great job Amy on the bottle holder! I use those flavor bottles too - it has made a big difference in getting me to drink more water.

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  4. Love how you added a pocket. Good thing to remember!

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  5. I also like the pocket! Great idea!

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  6. This is the cadillac of bottle holders! I always sprinkle a little Crystal Lite in my water.....even though it's probably not that healthy!

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