If you notice any resistance, the most important thing to do is to stop zipping. Zippers should run smoothly, so if there’s any sluggishness, then pause and examine the zipper. While this may sound obvious, it’s not always easy to follow. As mentioned, chances are you’re cold, wet ...
Before diving into the fix, it's essential to understand what causes zippers to split in the first place. Through constant use, zipper sliders can become worn out, and the space between the slider's bottom plate (that part which brings the two sides of the zipper together) and the top ...
Step 1: Remove the Bumper The first step to learning how to fix a broken zipper is to grab the pliers. Detach the metal bumper from the bottom of the zipper. With a little bit of muscle, you'll be able to do it. Pull the zipper down. Stop just before you reach the last teeth....
Cheap enough I think it’s worth buying just to have. Step 1: Set up water reservoir Get your water reservoir where you plan to keep it. If growing in a tent a great place is typically right outside the tent door next to a port or peeking through the bottom zipper. Most importantly...
Create a zipper opening by pressing a 3/4″ seam allowance on one side of the two strips of your cushion’s side piece. Then, pin and sew a zipper in the middle. Pin the cushion side pieces to the cushion top & bottom pieces and sew them all together. Turn everything right side ou...
As the new kid on the block, I went straight to the bottom of the pecking order; delays, delays, and more delays. Initially, I was frustrated; my money was just as good as anyone else’s so why did I have to make way for bigger brands? It is only now when I look back at ...
Stop the dryer’s cycle and minimize the numberof things it is currently holding. In addition to washing the garments, it would be beneficial to run them through a spin cycle to remove excess water before drying them. A humming Sound ...
This step is not necessary if you are using a flat sheet for the bottom. With the right sides facing each other, pin the two pieces of fabric along the long edge. Sew the two pieces together. Zig zag along the fabric edges to clean finish the seam. ...
This free zipper pouch pattern with a flat bottom (sometimes referred to as a gusset), is a part of my “learn to sew series.” A series of simple sewing projects aimed at helping you learn how to sew or improve your sewing skills! These zippered pouches are my “go-to” handmade gif...
Similar to store names, the shorter your domain name, the better. But what if you’ve already thought of an amazing but also very long store name? Say your store name isThe Great Garden Gnome Gang.In that case, remove all the unnecessary words like ‘’the’’, so you’ll end up wi...