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3 Tips for Using Zippers as Embellishments

How to Use Zippers as Embellishments in Art Quilts

July 14, 2014 WeAllSew

Zippers started appearing in my work in 2007, and now they have become part of my signature style. I have two techniques to share with you: 1) sewing with zipper trim, and 2) inserting a zipper into an art quilt. … More

Grandma Camp, Part 2: Zipper Critter Dogs

January 29, 2013 Kerry Finn

My campers love dogs. What could be better than their own dog pillows, to sleep with and to hold their pj’s? I used bright, leftover fabrics in all different colors, old buttons and my collection of colored zippers. They were constant companions all camp long!
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Mask Carrying Pouch

August 5, 2020 Mary Collen

Create this little clutch sized bag to store fresh masks on one side, and carefully stow the used ones in a different section. Since the world has been reducing the use of plastic and plastic bags, this is a good solution. … More

Sewing Some Luck For St. Patrick’s Day

A little luck of the Irish ☘️ coming your way. I used two thread weights of 12 wt and 50 … More

Vacation Time Is Here! Making A Backpack Using Several Bernina Feet

Recently, I challenged myself to design and sew a backpack. I used many stabilizers like sew in foam, decor bond … More

Making Wallets Using My BERNINA 560

I used my BERNINA 560 to make this wallet with a wallet bar clasp. It was fun and quick to … More

15-minute Zipper Pouch Using a SERGER!

Sergers are a useful tool to have in every studio and not just for garment sewing! Last month I covered … More

Sewing A Fun Tote With My BERNINA 570 QEE

I sewed this tote that has an inside zipper pocket and side pocket. It’s fun and an easy project. The … More

Olaf Costume from the movie Frozen

Using the Bernina 990. Cuddle fabric, felt , zipper and snaps , made a Olaf (from frozen movie) for a … More

Bernina Q16 Longarm Cover

I picked up an Amanda Murphy pattern and ‘tweeked’ it by putting in a separating zipper in the front. I … More

How to Insert a Zipper Three Different Ways

November 12, 2019 Megann Freese

Get insights on how to set in a zipper three different ways, to be used for a variety of applications and projects. … More

Zipper Tips and Techniques

April 27, 2018 WeAllSew

In celebration of National Zipper Day on April 29th we’re sharing all of our favorite zipper tips, techniques, and easy … More