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Sewing Tutorial: Perfect zippers every time with glue basting

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The appearance of the word “zipper” in the notions list on a printed pattern is enough to send many a sewer into fits of anxiety.  Too often, zippers end up uneven or puckered, but Sew Mama Sew! has a solution.  Use glue to baste the zippers in for a perfect finish.   Get the tutorial.

[Thank you to Janna for submitting this tip.  She used this tutorial when making her sister’s wedding dress.] Here are some more articles with a focus on zipz. 

Add a Zipper to a Couch Cushion – Sewing Tutorial

How to Repair a Broken Jeans Zipper

How to Replace a Zipper Pull and Stops – DIY Sewing Tutorial

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Freebie: Printable Christmas Eve magic pillowcase poem

Freebie: Printable Christmas Eve magic pillowcase poem

Freebie: Printable Christmas Eve magic pillowcase poem

With all the excitement and expectation of Santa’s visit, it can be hard for kids to go to sleep on Christmas Eve.  Melissa from Polka Dot Chair created special pillowcases for her nephews, to be used only on Christmas Eve.  When she gave them to them, she included a little poem explaining that they’re magic pillowcases to help them have sweet dreams.  She’s sharing a free printable of the poem on her blog, plus she links to a tutorial she’s written for making a pillowcase, so you can start the tradition with your own kids.

Click below for her tutorial & printable:

Free Printable Christmas Pillowcase Poem , by Polka Dot Chair

[photo from Polka Dot Chair]

Looking for Holiday or Christmas themed Fabric prints? Check these out. Don’t have time to make your own pillow case? Check out these Christmas Pillow Case designs.