Closures and Fastenings
When sewing garments and accessories, you will run into all sorts of closures or fasteners.
From the terrifying zipper to the seemingly simple snaps, there are all kinds of fasteners available.
Some require hand sewing, some require tools to apply them. And some can be sewn to your creation with the sewing machine.
Choosing the closure is as much about the style of the garment as it is the function of the closure.
My Articles on Closures and Fastenings
3 Simple Zipper Installations – an Overview
Zipper installations can trip you up, especially when you are just learning to sew. And, even if you’ve been sewing for a while, it’s good to go back to basics and get a refresher, especially if you haven’t been sewing zippers frequently. This article is a light...
Intro to Zippers
Oh, the mighty zipper. It sure beats all those lacings one used to have to do up. Of course, I'm kind of fond of lacings. But, I'm also fond of zippers. Especially ones with fun pulls, or edgy metal zippers. There's a variety of zippers out there. This is just an...