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How to Sew Buttons & Zippers

Presented by Jennifer Jones

Learn how to choose sewing notions for your garment pattern or project in this free needlecraft video. Tips include what types of buttons & zippers to sew on clothing.

Series Summary

Sewing is an ancient craft that still has remarkable relevance in today's modern world. The art of stitching and assembling pieces of fabric together, either by hand or with the use of a modern sewing machine, is still a valuable skill: it is the backbone of the textile industry; it comes in handy for clothing repair; fashion and design find it indispensable; and homemade clothing wouldn’t exist without it. Whether you use a sewing machine or a needle and thread, the techniques involved in constructing a well-fitting garment are very specific and involved. Becoming skilled at the craft is a lifelong pursuit.

One of the facets of sewing and constructing garments involves choosing accent materials: buttons, thread, zippers, elastic, and more. In this free video series, learn about choosing sewing notions, or accessories that you sew into the clothing for decoration or function. Our expert seamstress will help you choose which notions are right for your garment, both in style and function, so that you can create something that looks great and fits right.

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How to Sew With Pins

How to use pins when sewing; learn this and more in this free online instructional video about sewing.

How to Sew With Elastic

How do I decide which elastic to use in my sewing project? Learn this and more in this free online instructional video about sewing.

How to Sew With Ribbon

How to use ribbon in a garment project; learn this and more in this free online instructional video about sewing.

How to Sew With Piping

How to sew piping into your garment project; learn this and more in this free online instructional video about sewing.

How to Sew With Thread

Different types of thread to use when sewing; learn this and more in this free online instructional video about sewing.

How to Sew With Fabric Glue

How to use fabric glue in a garment project; learn this and more in this free online instructional video about sewing.

How to Sew With Interfacing

How to sew interfacing into your garment project; learn this and more in this free online instructional video about sewing.

How to Sew With Buttons

What buttons to sew on your garment; learn this and more in this free online instructional video about sewing.

How to Sew With Zippers

How to sew with zippers, including tips and tricks relating to zippers; learn this and more in this free online instructional video about sewing.

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