Hi Everyone! This week we round out the zipper topic with a look at sewing closed end zippers. These types of zippers can cause a bit of frustration because the pull is difficult to sew around, but I've learned a few tricks and tips that I'm excited to share with you to make this process much easier!
Pattern Overview (LJ designs that use a closed end zipper):
- Liberty Jane Penny Peplum Lane Top
Resources:
Separating zippers can be harder to find when shopping for doll size items If you like to shop online, check out these sources:
- Homesew.com (Same Pixie Faire styles both 5" and 6" metal teeth and 6" nylon coil)
- Zipper That Doll (Separating zippers )
- Zip It (Etsy shop) Invisible and Separating - (note - their metal teeth zippers are too large for doll items) They have a large selection of colors of invisible zippers!
- Check your local fabric stores for invisible zippers - you can use any length longer than 7" (for a dress) and trim them down. Stores like Pacific Fabrics, JoAnn Fabrics, Hobby Lobby, even Wal-Mart!
Week Four task:
- Watch the videos and practice on one of the suggested patterns or a pattern that you already have :)
Next Tuesday - New Topic: Specialty Fabrics!
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Can I get access to the videos from for Jan through Aug. I joined last year and do not have the videos from the early classes and cant find them anywhere. Thank you
I have contacted support and they have sent me the links to the videos and instructions, thank you, I loved watching some, and I think it will be very useful if I decide to sew to sell or just sew more to make a collection of dolls clothing. This whole program has been very helpful. I don’t understand why not keep all the months available but it must be for the best. Thank you for all the work you’ve done and for helping me out. Milica
I was wondering where do you answer comments, and do you? Also was wondering if you will bring back the content from April, May, June, July, August? I joined in April and was here from the beginning of the club and would like to go back to the earlier content which I can’t find any where. Thanks