Here is a basic step by step in putting in a center zipper. If you have any hacks, questions or comments, lt me know.
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Sewing Darts: A Step-by-Step Guide
Happy Saturday, I just love a well-fitting outfit. A dart takes a flat material and helps it take shape to fit an individual. A dart is a triangle that meets at a point. Usually, you see darts at the busts, but you will also see them in skirts and pants. I am showing you today… Continue reading Sewing Darts: A Step-by-Step Guide
Top 5 Must-Have Tools for New Sewers
What are the top five tools for New Sewers?
Things that I wish I had known before I started sewing
Happy Saturday, Hope you are having a great start to your weekend. This weekend, will be going to the North Florida Shop Hop. Visiting 7 quilt shops. This is so much fun as we visit stores outside of our county. You meet so many wonderful people who are passionate about sewing. Have you ever gone… Continue reading Things that I wish I had known before I started sewing
Effective Techniques for Iron Cleaning: Pros and Cons
Happy Saturday, Hello Friends. I don't know about you. My iron gets gummed up when I do a lot of pressing with interfacing. Even though, I am careful, I still get that black gum on the iron. Why should you keep your iron clean? The glue can singe your fabric if the iron is hot.… Continue reading Effective Techniques for Iron Cleaning: Pros and Cons
Essential Steps for Sewing a New Pattern Effectively
January 3, 2024 Happy Saturday - Hope you had a wonderful start of the year. Are you still working on your goals? I keep looking at my goals so I can stay on track. One of my goals is to sew clothes outside of my normal routine. I can quickly whip up a skirt. My… Continue reading Essential Steps for Sewing a New Pattern Effectively
Setting Effective Goals for 2025
Happy Saturday, Hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas. It amazing how quickly Christmas comes and goes and now 2025 is right around the corner. At this time of year, I think about 2024 the successes and the failures. Then I make my new goals for 2025. Yes, I know there are many… Continue reading Setting Effective Goals for 2025
Simple Strategies to Embrace the Christmas Spirit
Happy Saturday, Hope you have a wonderful week. Christmas is closing in fast. I thought about everything that I want to get done and became overwhelmed. So instead of going down the path of stressed out. I took a few deep breaths and decided that more than anything I really wanted to enjoy the holidays.… Continue reading Simple Strategies to Embrace the Christmas Spirit
Step-by-Step Guide to Making Your Own Apron
Happy Saturday- With Christmas coming, many of us are spending more time cooking. I've ruined many shirts with grease stains. So, making an apron for the cooks on your list is a great gift idea. Aprons are becoming popular again, and there are many fabric options. The fabric stores are packed with just about anything… Continue reading Step-by-Step Guide to Making Your Own Apron
Why You Should Invest in a Dress Form
Happy Saturday, Do you need Christmas ideas for you or someone who loves to sew? It is getting close to Christmas and a dress form is a great gift idea for yourself. You are probably wondering; will I use it? Is it worth the cost? Or is going to be sitting in the corner, gathering… Continue reading Why You Should Invest in a Dress Form
The Saturday Seamstress 