Zippers
Sewing a zipper is not always an easy task! These videos feature essential tips and tricks for not only sewing zippers, but installing them and incorporating them into your sewing projects.
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9:44Tips for Sewing an Invisible Zipper
Sewing an invisible zipper into a garment can be intimidating, however it doesn’t have to be trickier than sewing a regular zipper. Nicki LaFoille shows you how to insert an invisible zipper from start to finish, sharing several tips for sewing zippers along the way. Fabric and Zipper Prep When sewing an invisible zipper into…
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1:39Sewing Zippers: How to Use Basting Tape
Sewing zippers can be the trickiest part of any sewing project. Stacy Grissom shows how to make zippers a little easier with the help of basting tape. Basting tape is a double sided adhesive that can adhere to most fabrics and easily hold them in place for stitching, eliminating the need for pins. Stacy explains…
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6:05How to Shorten a Zipper
Jackie Pacitti provides helpful tips and techniques for shortening a zipper for a zipper pouch. Find out how to add beautiful accents and tabs to your zipper pouches. See what materials you need as well as specific materials that work best. Have fun making zipper pouches and use these awesome tips today to advance your…
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21:25Sewing Zippers: Zipper Projects and Fun Ideas
Beth Bradley teaches you fun and funky ways to use zippers on your garments or other projects. Learn the many creative ways to utilize your zippers as well as see the many kinds of zippers that are available. Find out how to make zippers a part of your design or how to best hide them.…
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2:37How to Sew a Zipper
Stephanie Ohnmacht demonstrates helpful tips on how to properly install your center zipper. See how beneficial tape can be when installing a center zipper. Learn a few of her tricks to assist you in creating a strong center zipper. Related Article: 6 Tricks for Sewing Zippers
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12:05How to Install a Zipper
Krista Williams demonstrates how to install a center (or slot) zipper using a self-basing zipper. She shows you every step including preparing the opening, marking a 5/8th inch seam, ironing the fusible interfacing and more. Related Article: 6 Tricks for Sewing Zippers
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