Zippers – Page 5

Sewing Tutorial: Perfect pattern matching when installing an invisible zipper

July 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how you can achieve the ultimate zipper sewing bliss – a perfectly matched print across an invisible zipper. It’s like the zipper isn’t even there! Click the link below… Read more ...

Tutorial: Braided Zipper Bracelet

May 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sewing notions don’t always have to be used for sewing. Steph from The Silly Pearl shares a tutorial at Blitsy showing how you can make this braided zipper bracelet. Metal zippers will work best because the shiny teeth stand out… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to replace a broken zipper

May 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A busted zipper doesn’t have to send your garment to the trash bin. Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can replace the zipper and salvage the garment. Her tutorial shows two methods for replacing a zipper – one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Exposed lace zipper pouch

May 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Have you seen those fancy lace zippers? I bought some a couple of years ago but love them so much I haven’t used them in a project yet. I know, backward reasoning, but you supply hoarders out there will understand…… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Installing a separating zipper

April 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The kind of zipper you need for the front of a jacket is different than the standard zippers you use at the back of skirts and dresses. Jackets need separating zippers. Installing a separating zipper is different than installing a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add ankle zips to a jeans or pants pattern

March 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Heather Lou from Closet Case Files shows how you can insert an ankle zip into a pair of jeans that you’re making. In order to make the zips exposed and showing the shiny metal teeth, it takes a few more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shorten a zipper by adding a fabric tab

March 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Roslyn from Sew Delicious shows an easy way to shorten a zipper

. This works best when making zippered pouches or bags, as she adds a fabric tab across the end. She also uses this method to lengthen a zipper.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use masking tape to sew in a zipper

March 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Agy from Green Issues uses masking tape to help sew in a zipper. The tape holds the zipper in place while she sews it down. She shares a tutorial showing how she does it. She shows the technique with hand… Read more ...

Free pattern: Retro Overnight Bag

February 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This Retro Overnight Bag is a free pattern by The Crafty Kitty, shared in a guest post at Birch Fabrics. The shape is inspired by vintage bowling bags. It’s a good sized bag that would be good for sleepovers. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Common types of zippers, plus how to install a jacket zipper that lines up perfectly

January 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The first time you look at the zipper section of the fabric store, you’ll probably notice that they come in a variety of colors and lengths. But look closely at the packaging and the actual zipper workings and you’ll see… Read more ...

Tutorial: Install an invisible zipper in a French seam

January 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Carolyn from Handmade by Carolyn shows how you can install an invisible zipper in a French seam. French seams are a nice finish as they encase the seam allowances. But when a seam also needs to have an invisible zipper,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy zipper storage

January 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I have an ample (ahem, crazy) zipper stash. It fills a 15 qt. tote! But with so many zippers, I actually find it difficult to find the one I need. Gina from Gina’s Craft Corner has a clever storage solution… Read more ...

Video tutorial: How to install a fly front zipper

December 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shows how to sew in a fly front zipper. If you’ve never installed a fly front zipper before, you may be thinking it’s a super complicated or magical process. It’s actually not that hard once… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew an invisible zipper

December 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Installing an invisible zipper is one of those sewing tasks that sounds difficult (It’s a zipper, and it’s invisible! Ack!) but it’s actually pretty straightforward once you get past your zipper anxiety. Deanna from Sew McCool shares a tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Travel Jewelry Case

December 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial showing how you can make a travel jewelry case. The case folds up like a wallet. On the inside, there are two zipper pockets, a ring tie, and an earring panel –… Read more ...