Practice Makes Perfect - Zipper Style

Practice Makes Perfect - Zipper Style

We have all heard the old adage that practice makes perfect - and it is true in sewing like so many other aspects of life.   But it can be hard to want to 'practice' when that practice can eat up materials that you love and that cost money.  Here are some great tips to get some practice time in with zippers with no waste!

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Replace a Button Back with a Zipper!

Replace a Button Back with a Zipper!

I can not be the only one who kinda hates buttons and buttonholes.  I only this year got a machine that can do a 1 step measured button hole - and it does make things slightly easier, but buttons and buttons hole often land my projects in the unfinished pile for at least a day or two longer than necessary.  Honestly, I'm much rather put in a zipper for many patterns (not all because buttons really do have a beautiful aesthetic).  But zippers are quicker to do up on wriggly squiggly kiddos, they are easier on arthritic joints, and you don't have to go throught he button matching game.

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Zippers: Zip It , Zip it Good!!!!

Zippers: Zip It , Zip it Good!!!!

Welcome to Zipper week here at Pattern Revolution - WAITTTTTTTTTTTT, don't go running for the hills, saying 'I don't do Zippers', 'Zippers are too hard', 'Aaaaaack zippers, my arch nemesis!!!!!'  No, no, no, we are here this week to get you comfortable with zippers, to make them your friend, and to give you the confidence that YOU can conquer zippers.

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The BundleUp Collection Says Goodbye!

The BundleUp Collection Says Goodbye!

On this last day of the BundleUP! Sale, we wanted to share some of our favorite bundle looks with you just in case you have missed things along the way. (don't miss out on any of the blog tour stops, you can find them all listed HERE)

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BundleUP! with a Twist: The Shortened Annabelle

BundleUP! with a Twist:  The Shortened Annabelle

Want to shorten your Annabelle Maxi dress?!?!?!?  We have two different tutorials to show you how!!!

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BundleUP! With a Twist: The Adeline with a Fabric Panel

BundleUP!  With a Twist: The Adeline with a Fabric Panel

So this week we are doing a series of tutorials that will show you how to get the most use out of your Bundle UP! patterns.  Yesterday I showed you how to get 3 in 1 with your Rachel Dress, today we have Gloria here to share how to make the Adeline Dress by Foo Foo Threads with a fabric Panel Front.  These fabric panels are soooooo popular and can be found on Etsy or through other custom fabric shops.  Check out the tutorial and have fun!

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Scraps, scraps everywhere, and not a scrap to spare...

Scraps, scraps everywhere, and not a scrap to spare...

There are a ton of great scrap busting tutorials out there, Check out our Scrap Busting pinterest board for some great ideas.  But today, we have an adorable tutorial for how to use some beautiful and small scraps to make a perfect Dream Catcher.

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The Big Hooded Towel

The Big Hooded Towel

Need a last minute gift!?!?!?  This one is perfect for kids of all ages, and doesn't require a serger or embroidery machine to still make a personalized gift!!!

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Stylized Winter Photo Shoot Tips with Sarah (and the perfect patterns to make it work!)

Stylized Winter Photo Shoot Tips with Sarah (and the perfect patterns to make it work!)

Sarah from Blogs Like a mother is sharing her creative genius today, pairing patterns, fabrics and props to make the most adorable winter themed photo shoot.

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Over the TOP Challenge: Day 4

Over the TOP Challenge: Day 4

Day four and we are back with more exciting OTT inspiration for you!  How is your sewing coming???  You have 3 more days to link up your creations HERE!!!!

But at the moment let's just take a look at Crystal's Amazingness!!!!!!!!

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