: Press fusible interfacing to the wrong side of the fabric along the seam edges where the zipper will be placed. This prevents the fabric from stretching or puckering.
These tutorials provide visual demonstrations for standard and hidden zipper methods: CUTIhsE (1)zip
: Use an iron to press the seam allowance open so the zipper can lay flat against it. 2. Position the Zipper : Press fusible interfacing to the wrong side
: Once secured, remove the original basting stitches from the front of the fabric to reveal your functional zipper. Then, switch to a normal stitch length (2
: With right sides together, use a long basting stitch (typically 5.0 length) to sew the zipper opening closed. Then, switch to a normal stitch length (2.5 or 3.0) and backstitch to finish the rest of the seam.
: Use chalk to mark the bottom of the zipper base. This helps you avoid hitting the metal or plastic "stop" with your needle, which could cause it to break. 3. Stitch the Zipper