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Tutorial: Add a zip front to any bodice pattern
Rin from Sew In Love shows how you can adapt any bodice pattern to make it a zip front. The exposed zipper adds edge and an element of fun to a bodice. And for Rin it had another, more practical purpose. The zip front also happens to provide access for nursing baby. Smart!! Who knew a nursing dress could look so awesome?
Click below for her tutorial:
DIY Front Zipper Dress from Any Bodice Sewing Pattern, by Sew In Love
[photo from Sew In Love]
The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!
It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.
Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.
Thanks so much for featuring my tutorial 🙂