Welcome to ZakkaWithAli
This site is for a crafting blog by Ali Kayn, and a shop for purchasing hand-crafts for the home including bags.
This area is currently under construction, for more ideas, visit Ali's social media locations.
Recipes
I've been asked for my recipes and herb and spice blends, so here are some of the most popular (in PDF format):
Ali's Magic Pepper Blend
The Tuscan Herbs Blend
The Egg & Fish Herbs Blend
Ali's Magic Quiches
For Serious BBQers: Ali's Tactical Apron
Complete with cammo accessories, the tactical apron pattern features generous wraparound acreage covering the front and backsides down to the knees or longer. Click here for more about the C&R Tactical Apron
Creating Device Bags
Device Bags are all those bags and sacks and folders that we use to safely carry our electronic devices, such as notebooks, netbooks and tablets, as well as the various bits and bobs that we need. Some of these patterns are simple to adapt for differently sized devices.
Because these bags are structured and have padded sections they are also useful for other purposes.
Latest Free Patterns: The Ava Device Bag
The Ava Device Bag is a crossbody / shoulder bag is designed for carrying a small tablet about. It was inspired by Ava, a young lady who carries her iPad from home to her grandmother's.
The prototype is made from 100% cotton (including batting and threads) and is fully machine washable. Pussy-cat contrast fabric is part of the ZakkaWithAli signature. I recommend canvas or similar for the outer fabric. Ava chose cat fabric in and out enthusiastically. For fun, some purple and white polka-dot fabric was added to the mix.
This version of the bag has separate front, back and base pieces because the cat fabric has a specific direction. The top closure is velcro for ease of use.
In the back is a small pocket with a bright yellow zipper and fun polka-dot fabric lining. It is designed for gift cards, which the kids often receive. The polka-dot fabric is repeated on one side of the strap. Ava's bag has room for an iPad in a case fitting snugly for security.
The prototype was sewn on a Toyota Super Jeans Sewing Machine SPJ26XL.
Instructions are coming since changes had to be made during the prototyping.
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The Lyn Device Bag
The Lyn Device Bag is fully padded with a quilted front, a stiffened back lining and an inner pocket.
The prototype is made from 100% cotton (including batting and threads) and is fully machine washable. Pussy-cat contrast fabric and purple canvas are part of the ZakkaWithAli signature. I recommend canvas or similar for the outer fabric. In this example the front fabric is from Ikea.
The measurements are for a netbook (or Macbook) and can be adjusted for notebooks. Although this was designed for Lyn's netbook, she uses it as a multi-purpose bag as it is bright, cheerful and it is convenient to use because of the structure. She says it is the perfect bag for a quick trip to the shops.
The prototype was sewn on a Toyota Super Jeans Sewing Machine SPJ26XL. Time to make 2 hrs.
Click here for free sewing pattern Lyn Device Bag (Laptop bag)
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Edited by Ali Kayn
Wurundjeri CountryP. O. Box 113,
MOONEE VALE VIC 3055
Australia
Filed: 1-Oct-1996
Last updated: 16-Nov-2022