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Forget googling it. It’s right here. A list long enough to keep you looking busy for hours. disclaimer: I have not bought or tried patterns from all of these companies so I can not vouch for …| The Daily Sew
Invisible zippers, also known as Concealed zippers, are just that: so concealed once they are sewn into a garment that they appear to be invisible. Unlike other zippers, there is no outside stitchi…| The Daily Sew
Written by Mary Making a throw pillow with a zipper closure isn’t as hard as you may think. With a few simple seams (in fact, you could sew this pillow cover entirely by hand if you want), a couple…| The Daily Sew
How do you finish the top of a zipper? If you’re following a pattern there will be instructions but if you’re without a set of instructions or you just need some further clarification, …| The Daily Sew
Topstitching by its very nature is suppose to be seen. Whether for construction or decoration, wobbly or straight it’s on display. And you would think it’s easy to sew a straight line of stitches, …| The Daily Sew
Did you know you can easily shorten a nylon zipper? No special tools required (unlike shortening a metal zipper). And to be clear, a nylon zipper is a zipper with nylon zipper teeth; not metal teet…| The Daily Sew
A zipper sewn in by hand is a beautiful thing. Sometimes it’s a necessary thing too. But never is it daunting or frustrating. I’ll put in a zipper by hand especially if it’s a cen…| The Daily Sew
Confession, I have an overflowing, extra-large, mending basket. Repairs and alterations always seem more like a chore I have to do while sewing something new is fun and exciting. Until a couple of …| The Daily Sew
