DIY Cosmetic Bag & Brush Holder
This DIY tutorial will teach you how to make your own cosmetic bag and brush holder out of oilcloth fabric and ribbon. It’s an average size and has an easy design making it simple to sew and construct. The size…
DIY Sleeveless Blouse with Zipper Tutorial
Sleeveless blouses are one of the top apparel items for summer, and in this tutorial I chose to make one out of challis fabric. To off set the black and white pattern I am using a 7″ lipstick pink zipper…
How to Sew a Zipper (Video Tutorial)
Whether you’re new to sewing or have just chosen to avoid sewing zippers at all cost, we get it — adding a zipper to home decor accessories and garments can feel a little intimidating. But in this OFS video tutorial, Clara demystifies sewing a…
DIY Zippered Pouch Sewing Tutorial
Do you give gifts to friends and family on Valentine’s Day? Clara made a bunch of these cute zippered pouches to give as Christmas gifts, and I think they’d be perfect, practical and budget friendly Valentine’s Day presents too. And for…
Zippered Pouch Sewing Tutorial
A stylish and special handmade gift. Practical party favors. Handy summer travel accessory. If you’ve never sewn a zippered pouch before, these are just a few ways this easy project could come in handy. And this tutorial by Melanie of I Heart Stitching provides such solid…
Vogue Winter Collection
The bold jacket with the interesting zipper detail is part of Vogue’s Winter 2012 Collection. Vogue pattern company has just released its Winter Collection. Bold outwear looks mark this stylish group of patterns. The jacket shown above can be made…
Zippers for Spandex
If you are working with Spandex for the first time, I recommend that you choose a pattern that does not need a zipper. Zippers can be tricky to put in non-stretch fabrics and they are much more difficult to put…
Learning to Sew—Shortening a zipper
Learning to Sew—Shortening a zipper Have you ever been ready to put a zipper in your project, only to discover that the zipper you planned to insert is to long for the opening? There is a quick and easy solution…
