Tutorial: Inserting an invisible zipper

Invisible zippers are magical notions. You just sew them in and they disappear into the seam allowance of your fabrics. Aside from the zipper pull, they’re practically invisible. They’re not hard to install, but you do need to follow a different process than for a standard zipper. Petro from Creative Homemaking shares a tutorial showing how to do it.

Click below to view her invisible zipper tutorial:

How to Install an Invisible Zipper, by Creative Homemaking

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!