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Sewing: Love for the Invisible Zipper
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Love for the Invisible Zipper

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
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Instructions

The top is McCall's 6530

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Cute, Whimsical


Materials

100% cotton

What was your inspiration?

Invisible zippers! Right now I love them but we see how they hold up. I had no idea they were so easy.

What are you most proud of?

Since I didn't have to put much effort into the zipper I got crafty and added the bias strips to the waist band and all the contrast fabric. Great way to use up that extra 1/2 yard. I like it, but it might be border line cutesy for some people!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

I have been sewing for a long time but never tried an invisible zipper. I have a Bernina and did have to buy their $20+ dollar presser foot. Thank you Diana for showing me the steps. I think for cotton skirts and easy breezy clothes invisible might be a great way to go.

 

9 comments

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Janet Berry on craftsy.com
Oct 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you for the nice compliments! The blouse pattern is about 30 years old but I am sure you could find something close.
HappyGenny on craftsy.com
Oct 06, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
OMG, you look as pretty as a peach! Perfect match for the blouse, and it's so joyful! Speaking of the blouse, was that made from a pattern, or was it RTW? It's adorable too!
ldysomogy on craftsy.com
Sep 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful
TeacherTash on craftsy.com
Jul 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Oh my gosh! I am in love with this! Awesome work.
Janet Berry on craftsy.com
Jun 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
It's just a plain old aline skirt pattern. I made the waist band wider and wacked off the bottom and used the different material. If you like the look there is a book called "Sew Serendipity" by Kay Whitt. It has a lot of different ideas like this and patterns.
Miss Cara on craftsy.com
Jun 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Where did you find the shirt pattern? It is so cute!
Rltfoster on craftsy.com
Jun 06, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love it! Nicely done...
Barbara S on craftsy.com
May 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Cute outfit! I love invisible zippers.
Scheri Manson on craftsy.com
May 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
So glad you gave invisible zippers a try. I think your outfit is perfect for a spring or summer day.