Posts tagged zippers

• 20 Jan

  Episode: Secret Life of a Bio Nerd DIY

  Sewing Basics #1: Putting in Zipper for A Skirt : Secretlifeofabionerd

  I am slowly going to add a few basics to my videos. There will be a new playlist in the future for all of the sewing basics.  Even if you are pro, it’s always good to refresh some of your skills.  Good luck with putting in a zipper!Products:Basting TapeZipper FootZipperMusic:It hurts Instrumenta

• 19 Aug

  Episode: Secret Life of a Bio Nerd DIY

  Back to School Jeans: How to Install a Zipper on the Side of Your Pant Leg : Secretlifeofabionerd

  Have a bunch of jeans from last year and want to give it a new look? How about placing a zipper on the side seam of your jeans for some attitude. Stuff:1/8” Basting Tape www.highfashionfabrics.comZipper: I bought 20 of them on ebay for .00!Zipper Foot: Hancock FabricsHere are some links to what

• 26 Feb

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Zipper Projects!

     I saw this tutorial by Vickie Howell mentioned on Craft and started searching around for more zipper projects to see if there were enough out there for a roundup, and there totally are!  Starting with items that have how-tos, Vickie Howell shows us how to make either a plain zipper hea

• 12 Sep

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Lace and Exposed Zipper Dress

    To create a Betsy Johnson inspired skirt- you’ll need some black lace and fabric of a dark bold color. First you have to make a pattern, a step by step explanation is already on one of Corinne’s earlier blogs. You’re also going to need a zipper, Corinne uses one that is 36 inches long and

• 24 Jul

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  CHA-CHA-CHA... Chicago!

  ThreadBanger breezed through the CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) Summer Convention and Trade Show last week in Chicago. This event is the place for craft supply manufacuters to exhibit all of their new products to retailers. According to CHA, fashion crafting industry retail sales bring in approxi

• 12 Oct

  Episode: ThreadHeads

  Stitch Rock, Craft Fair, How To Sew a Zipper, Thread Heads

  This week Rob and Corinne head to the Stitch Rock craft fair that just happened to be right around the corner from their house and encourage you to shop local and handmade for the holiday season. Plus we hang out with our very own Forum member Kate who shows us how to properly sew a zipper.Stitch R