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Idea file: Use invisible zippers to make a fitted nursing dress

November 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

It doesn’t look like it, but this full length, fitted, princess seam dress is actually a nursing dress. I would not have thought it would be possible for a full length fitted dress to be a functional nursing garment, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stay put zipper bookmark

October 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

If you have an abundance of zippers in your sewing stash, here’s a project to make use of some of them. Onelmon shows how some quick hand stitches can turn a zipper into a bookmark that wraps around the book… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy peplum skirt from knit fabric

October 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can make a peplum skirt out of knit fabric. It’s an easy project, since the stretch knit makes for an easy fit and you won’t be having to do any install any… Read more ...

Tutorial: Miss P shows how to shorten a zipper

June 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

When I cleaned up my sewing room, I realized exactly how many zippers I’d hoarded over the years. Enough of them to overfill a 15 qt plastic tub! With this many zippers, I can almost always put my hands on… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Flounce neck sundress for baby girls

June 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates joins the 30 Days of Sundresses series (hosted by Melly Sews) with a tutorial showing how she made her Fluttery Sweet Sundress for her baby girl. An elastic casing at the neck creates the ruffled flounce… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sure-Fire Invisible Zippers, right the first time

June 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sure-Fire Invisible Zippers, get it right the first time

Sewing confession time. I’m invisible zipper challenged. It doesn’t matter how many times I read a tutorial, or how many tutorials I read, I always install an invisible zipper wrong. Always. I get turned around with which side of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered flip flops

May 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

How cool are these zippered flip flops?! Laura from The Experimental Home shows how to make them. All you need is a pair of inexpensive flip flops, a couple of matching zippers, and a needle and thread. Go to her … Read more ...

Tutorial: Zipper organizer

April 23, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Meream from Bored & Crafty created this organizer to hold her zipper stash. It fits over a clothes hanger. She can sort the zippers into the long pockets. Sound like something you need for your own sewing space? She shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Edgy asymmetrical zip vest from a man’s suit jacket

March 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Plan B shows how to refashion a man’s suit jacket into a woman’s zip-up vest. The asymmetrical zipper brings to mind a motorycle jacket. Exposed zippers also give it an edge. Go to Plan B to find out … Read more ...

Tutorial: Rainbow zippers pouch

March 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make this happy rainbow zippered pouch. The bag is made entirely from zippers, all of them functional. You can unzip any one of them to get inside the pouch. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy envelope pillow cover

March 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shows how easy it is to create a new cover for a throw pillow. The envelope style has overlapping flaps on the back that allow you to insert a pillow form. It’s easy to sew, with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Installing a zipper

March 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews shares a tutorial over at Keeping It Simple showing how to install a zipper. Instead of basting the zipper in, she uses Scotch tape to keep it in place while she sews it in. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add ankle zips to a pair of jeans, no sewing required

March 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Besides looking cool, why would you want to though (add ankle zips)? Customization: Adding ankle zips can give your jeans a unique and personalized look. You can choose the color and style of the zippers to match your personal… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girl’s pull-on mini skirt

January 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest made this A-line mini skirt for her daughter. The are no zippers or button closures. It’s a simple pull-on style that makes for easy winter dressing. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple sparkle top

December 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Ruffles ‘n Such and Made It On Monday made herself a sparkly new top, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The shape is simple – just a front and a back, and no buttons… Read more ...