Tutorial: Sew an invisible zipper when the pattern calls for buttons

Just because a dress pattern calls for a button closure on the back doesn’t mean you have to do it that way. You can change it to an invisible zipper if you prefer that type of closure. You’ll need to adjust the pattern a bit to take the new zipper into account. Over at Oliver + S, Lotta (user lattemama in their discucssion forum) shows how to do it. She uses the Oliver + S Library Dress for this tutorial, but this method will work with any dress that calls for a button back closure. Go to the Oliver + S blog to see how to do it.

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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!