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Sewing Pattern: T-shirt tunic with side seam zippers

November 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how she created this skull t-shirt tunic with side seam zippers. The skull is easily added with an iron-on applique, and the zippers are inserted at the bottom of the side seams. (Metal zippers… Read more ...

Tutorial: In-seam exposed zipper pocket in leather

October 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Justine from Sew Country Chick is making a leather motorcycle jacket for herself. I think she’s my hero for even attempting this. One of the features of the jacket is an in-seam exposed zipper, made more difficult because it’s in… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY criss cross zipper back dress or top

October 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Hanna from Pearls & Scissors shares a cool DIY for a low back dress or top. She uses zippers to create a cool criss cross design across the scooped out back. You’ll need a pair of matching metal zippers

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Tutorial: Color Pop Zipper Pouch

September 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial showing how to make her Color Pop Zipper Pouch. Brightly colored bias tape and zippers pop against a black & white print. The zipper pouches are quick to make and oh, so cute. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Stroller-friendly diaper bag

September 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Georgia at More Like Home shares a tutorial for making a stroller-friendly diaper bag. This bag is amazing, y’all! It’s a roomy messenger style bag that can carry all your baby essentials. It’s packed with pockets to keep things organized,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Zippered pillow covers 2 ways

August 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver

The benefit of making your pillows with removable covers & inserts is that you can get a whole new look for the pillow by just switching out the cover. And a zipper makes an neat closure for a removable pillow… Read more ...

Free pattern: Retro inspired Barbara dress

August 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for her Barbara dress. The design is inspired by classic 1950s dresses, but it’s done up with a modern style. It’s a sleeveless dress with a shirred waistband. Without the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Eyelet knit skirt

August 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Plan B shows how you can make a pretty eyelet skirt like this one. She uses an eyelet stretch knit so the construction is easy. The waistband is a simple elastic casing – no zippers, no buttonholes required. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Zipper cuff bracelet

June 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Onel from Onelmon shows how you can make this cool zipper cuff bracelet. The zippers are all functional, creating a small pocket between the zippers and the felt lining. You’ll need four zippers, preferably different colors, and a scrap of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double zippered pouch with two compartments

May 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Fili & Lino show how to make a double zippered pouch with two compartments inside. Each of the zippers across the top opens a different compartment. The divider is sewn into the top so the two sections are completely separate. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Sweet Simple Dress for baby girls

May 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Allison from Freshly Completed shares a free pattern for making her Sweet Simple Dress for baby girls. It’s a short sleeved peasant style dress that’s fast to sew and requires no zippers or buttons. Her free pattern makes a size… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a pouch from zippers

January 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Anne from Dodie Gray is Sewing shows how she made this awesome little pouch covered in zippers. The front is made entirely from zippers, each one functional. Different colors of zippers make a playful striped design. The back is made… Read more ...

Tutorial: Michael Jackson inspired Beat It jacket for a baby

January 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Julie Bossert from Sewn Studio is over at the Oliver + S blog today, showing her adaptation of their Nature Walk Pullover pattern that will absolutely put your jaw on the floor. She turned it into a Michael Jackson “Beat… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wash & Wear lingerie travel organizer

January 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This Wash & Wear Travel Pouch will help you separate dirty lingerie items from ones that are still clean. Art Gallery Fabrics shares a tutorial showing how to make it. It’s divided into two zippered pockets (zippers down each side… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double zippered throw pillow

December 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Sew4Home to see how to make this double zippered throw pillow. It features an exposed zipper on the front and the back of the pillow. Both zippers are functional, but the one on the front unzips to… Read more ...