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September 3, 2017 by: sewwhatalicia

30 Days of Zippers – Live Sewing Video Tutorials

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30 Days of Zippers – Live Sewing Video Tutorials 1-7

September is national sewing month. I decided to take on zippers this month and help people really get the hang of sewing a zipper! I will update this post as each day’s video is complete. You can follow along on Facebook live every day of September at 10am CST. Or go through them here at your leisure! Here are the live video tutorials for day 1 through 7.

30 Days of Zippers - Live Sewing Video Tutorials: Day 1 through 7. Click through for 7 full video tutorials to master sewing the zipper. | www.sewwhatalicia.com

30 Days of Zippers – Live Sewing Video Tutorials 1-7

Day 1 – Basic Zipper Pouch

Supplies:

Blueberry Park Fat Eighth Bundle– Robert Kaufman

Zipper

Zipper Foot

1/4″ Foot

Wonderclips

Seam Ripper – HERE is the one I use.

Sewing Machine – Brother XL 3750 is what I use.

Day 2 – Adding Fabric Tabs to the Zipper Ends

Moda Snowberry Junior Roll

Zipper

Zipper Foot

1/4″ Foot

Wonderclips

Seam Ripper – HERE is the one I use.

Sewing Machine – Brother XL 3750 is what I use.

Day 3 – Adding a Lining with a Zipper

Superhero Fabric from Joann Fabrics.

Lining Fabric

Zipper

Zipper Foot

1/4″ Foot

Wonderclips

Seam Ripper – HERE is the one I use.

Sewing Machine – Brother XL 3750 is what I use.

Day 4 – Adding Structure with Fusible Fleece

Mickey Mouse Fabric

Lining Fabric – Blue

Fusible Fleece from Thermoweb

Zipper

Zipper Foot

1/4″ Foot

Wonderclips

Seam Ripper – HERE is the one I use.

Sewing Machine – Brother XL 3750 is what I use.

Day 5 – Box Corners (method 1)

If there isn’t a video here that means I am filming it live (at 10am central standard time on September 5th, 2017.) Check out my Facebook page <<< to follow along live.

Shelburne Falis – Free Spirit Fabrics

Polka Dot Fabric

Fusible Fleece from Thermoweb

Zipper

Zipper Foot

1/4″ Foot

Wonderclips

Seam Ripper – HERE is the one I use.

Sewing Machine – Brother XL 3750 is what I use.

Day 6 – Boxed Corners (method 2)

Cricut Design Space Pattern – Cosmetic Pouch

Cricut Maker

Cricut Washable Fabric Marker

Cricut Pink Fabric Mat

Arizona Fabric from April Rhodes and Art Gallery Fabrics

Zipper

Zipper Foot

1/4″ Foot

Wonderclips

Seam Ripper – HERE is the one I use.

Sewing Machine – Brother XL 3750 is what I use.

Day 7 – Reading Pillow w/ Invisible Zipper

Robert Kaufman Dr. Seuss Fabric

Invisible Zipper

Zipper Foot

1/4″ Foot

Wonderclips

Seam Ripper – HERE is the one I use.

Sewing Machine – Brother XL 3750 is what I use.

Day 8 >>> HERE

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  1. Theresa says

    September 4, 2017 at 12:36 pm

    I wish the supplies were written in black type so we could really see it.

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    • sewwhatalicia says

      September 4, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      If you click them then you will be able to see exactly what I used. They are pink because they are a link.

      Reply
      • Theresa says

        September 4, 2017 at 2:24 pm

        Thanks for the info. My eyes are not the greatest anymore—cataracts!!

    • Theresa says

      September 4, 2017 at 2:05 pm

      When you are making the second zipper tab, you say to put the wrong side down against the right side of the zipper but it looks like you put right sides together when you sewed it.

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      • sewwhatalicia says

        September 4, 2017 at 3:33 pm

        I might have misspoke. When you are putting the tabs down start with the right sides facing and then you will move the fabric so the wrong side is facing the zipper and top-stitch in place.

  2. Theresa says

    September 4, 2017 at 2:27 pm

    Is the cork ribbon fabric just for an interesting aspect or does it have a specific purpose? I have never seen that before. Can you actually stick pins in it??

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    • sewwhatalicia says

      September 4, 2017 at 3:31 pm

      It is just for fun! No purpose but to look pretty. I wouldn’t stick pins in it, I would recommend clips!

      Reply
  3. Theresa says

    September 4, 2017 at 4:48 pm

    Enjoyed watching your videos. You give great detailed instructions.

    Reply
  4. Judy Bliggenstorfer says

    September 5, 2017 at 5:48 am

    I live in St. Charles, outside of St. Louis. I appreciate you as a local person sharing your ideas. I enjoy zipper bags and like the idea of making them for children at the Ronald McDonalds house or the hospitals. Thank you

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    • sewwhatalicia says

      September 5, 2017 at 7:36 am

      Thanks Judy!! I love hearing from local people!! We “done time” at SLCH many many times! I have spent months of my life there and the RMHC room provided me a warm shower and a cup of coffee dozens of times! Thanks for following along <3

      Reply
  5. Jennifer Pirie says

    September 10, 2017 at 9:15 am

    Could you do a bag or pouch with piping? Or a cross body bag/purse with straps? Also where do I get the new seam ripper?
    I’m watching from Hilo HI. So not always live ! Your on at 5am! Really enjoying the videos. Iv’e made friends with zippers now and am comfortable using the zipper foot. I have had my currant machine for 22 years and had to look at the book to figure out how to use it!
    Thank you
    Jennifer

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    • sewwhatalicia says

      September 10, 2017 at 9:30 am

      Hi Jennifer, thanks for watching! The seam ripper I use currently is this one (affiliate link) http://shrsl.com/juka. I am so glad you are able to watch! I am not much of an expert on piping but I will think about including a cross body bag! Thanks for the suggestions!

      Reply
  6. David Myers says

    September 27, 2017 at 12:44 pm

    I would like ideas people have to organize zippers. I have order grab bags of assorted zippers and sorted them but have not figured out a good way to keep them separated. I basically have group them by a size range,example 7 ” and less, 8″ to 10″. 12 -14 and so on. I have tried safety pins, binder clips and rubber bands. Nothing allows you easy access

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    • sewwhatalicia says

      September 28, 2017 at 10:17 am

      Hmm let me think on this one! I have mine shoved in an apothecary jar with no rhyme or reason! Let me do some research and see what I can find!

      Reply

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