Zippers – Page 8

Tutorial: Install a zipper in a floaty chiffon skirt

November 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jen Beeman from Grainline Studio shows how to add a zipper to a floaty chiffon skirt. She actually installs it in the lining layer only, and lets the gathered chiffon cover it up. The chiffon layer is full enough to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shorten a metal zipper

November 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I have quite the stash of vintage zippers that I’ve scored from estate sales. I always have a zipper on hand. The only problem is, they’re rarely the right length for my project. Sound familiar? If you have a metal… Read more ...

Tutorial: Four ways to install zippers in a purse

October 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Sew Sweetness makes gorgeous bags, and has published many tutorials showing how to make them. Now, she shares a tutorial all about installing zippers in a purse. She shows four methods – the top zip, a zippered panel,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Old zipper becomes a new necklace

October 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Michele Ng shows how to use an old zipper to make a cool necklace. She folds and stitches it into a pretty bow-like shape. You’ll need to use one with metal teeth so the edges pop. Get the tute. [via… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty travel pillow covers, with zippers

October 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how she made pretty covers for a pair of travel pillows. The U-shaped bean bag pillows are an unusual shape to cover, but she figured out a method to get the right shape. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Slim fit refashioned sweatshirt with zipper shoulders

October 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jacklyn from OhByGolly shares a tutorial showing how to refashion a basic boxy sweatshirt into this stylish top. Love! She slimmed it in at the sides and cut the sleeves short. The zippers on the shoulders are a little bit… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillow cover with an invisible zipper in the side

September 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make a throw pillow cover with an invisible zipper stitched into a side seam. Her method for inserting the invisible zipper uses a regular zipper foot (not an invisible zipper foot) and omits… Read more ...

Tutorial: Woven zipper purse

September 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Head over to the Coats & Clark Sewing Secrets blog to find out how to make this awesome little tote made out of woven zippers. Even the handles are made from zippers! Zippers are expensive if you buy them indivually… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered mini-pouch

June 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Thais Melo from My Own Landscape Dreams shows how to make a small lined zippered pouch to hold your toiletries. The ends of the zippers are covered with fabric for a nice finish, and the pouch is fully lined. The … Read more ...

Tutorial: Installing a centered zipper

June 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shares a tutorial at Sewing Secrets (the Coats and Clarks blog) showing how to install a centered zipper. This is the method that most printed patterns use to install zippers at the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern cargos inspired by lederhosen

May 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Running With Scissors guest blogs in the Vintage May series at Skirt As Top with a tutorial showing how to make these Modern Lederhosen cargo shorts for boys. The style is all modern, but the front button tab… Read more ...

Tutorial: Install a semi-exposed zipper

May 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to install a semi-exposed zipper. The edges of the tape are concealed by the seam allowance, but there’s still a good portion of the zipper exposed. Use… Read more ...

Get the tip: No more pinched zipper ends on a zippered pouch

April 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Roslyn from Sew Delicious was curious as to why the zipper ends on her zippered pouches sometimes had a neat finish, and other times had more a pinched look. She conducted an experiment in which she installed zippers with the… Read more ...

Tutorial: One strap bag for little kids

April 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lucija from 2 Cute 2 Sew shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a one strap bag for a small child. It’s made to sling easily over the shoulder and across the back for easy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gauzy A-line spring skirt with sash

March 26, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how you can make a gauzy A-line skirt for spring. Instead of buttons or a zipper closure, it has an easy elastic waist and an optional sash. The gauzy fabric is light and breezy… Read more ...