Tuesday, April 30, 2010

Add a zipper to a bag you already have.

Do you have a bag that you wished was more secure with a zipper closure? Check out this video and watch how you can do that quick and easily.

How to sew a recessed zipper!

Do you have a fear of sewing in zippers? Some zippers are very easy to install even though the process puts panic into the hearts of the very brave. Here is a quick and easy way to install a recessed zipper that any sewist can do.

Quality Purse Hardware 3 YDS of zipper tape to create all the zippers you need for any tote you are making or enough tape for multiple totes. 12 pulls come in the package enabling you to create 12 single or a combination of regular and 2-way zippers . Easy to cut and sew through the nylon teeth that give the appearance of metal teeth. Also from Sally Tomato, are beautiful tabs for attaching straps. You will want to see these new products!!

Lori's Country Cottage has a wide range of zippers including By Annie's with flexible nylon teeth that can be trimmed and sewn through and a large zipper tab to make your zipper easy to grasp and open. Be sure to stop by the store and check it out .

Get Organized - Craft Room Ideas

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Everyone has interfacings and stabilizers somewhere in your sewing room that get dried out or in the case of wonder under it gets ripped and starts to separate. Here is a quick and inexpensive way to store them. All you need is a tote, cardboard tubes, tape and a pen for marking.

Here's a fun idea for storing your scissors. All you need is a cup hanging tree. Maybe you even have one of these in the garage or check out your local goodwill!

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