Zipper flowers

Supplies needed: Scissors button or pearl embellishment for flower center. Needle Thread Zi...

I bought these zipper flowers for $2 (2 pack) at walmart this week. They were originally pins. So I removed the removed the pin part of the back and added some jump rings and chain to make a necklace and bracelet. :) So I was able to make the set for a

When I posted this picture of a zipper rose I had stitched onto a crazy quilt block a couple weeks ago, it stirred a lot of comments on my blog, my emailbox and on the Crazy Quilting International List. I vowed to do a zipper flower tutorial, and here it is! Zipper rose surrounded by old jewelry and findings I only do three types of zipper flowers, and I will show each of those. You can find a lot more images and tutorials if you Google zipper flowers. The variety is endless. But let’s get…

Roadies, we are starting a new feature where we feature YOU our customers a couple of Tuesdays a month with a tutorial! Today we have one from Sonia O'Doneghue showing you how to create some fabulous zipper trim flowers with...

Learn how to make these adorable upcycled shirt cuff bracelets AND the cute zipper flowers!

Be creative and decorate your shoes with a cute zipper flower. Inspired by CrimenesDeLaModa, this idea will help you to give a new look to your shoes. You will need: – shoes; – zipper (70 cm); – needle and thread; – glue. Directions: Take the zipper and separate it into two parts, on the lenght: […]

How to create a pretty bloom to add to your designs from broken zipper ? You break a zipper in the middle of a sewing project and cringe about the waste

It's Thursday, that means tutorial time!! Today I'm going to show you how to make those cute little zipper trim flowers you've been seeing everywhere. Start by threading a large needle. I used book binding thread, but any thick thread will do (ie upholstery thread). You'll need about 24" of zipper ribbon trim. Make a running stitch along the trim edge of the ribbon. It will naturally want to spiral up, that's what you want! Once you've stitched the entire length of trim, adjust the tension…

This is a guide about making a zipper rose. New or recycled zippers can be fashioned into beautiful, unique roses to be used as pins or for decorating clothing and accessories.