How to take the stress out of sewing zips
Zips – or zippers, depending on your preference – often strike fear into the heart of the less experienced sewer. It can be so daunting and so fiddly, can’t it?
Well actually, it’s not as bad as you might think, as these lovely how-tos will demonstrate.
So relax, put the kettle on and leave behind your zippy anxieties…
Adding a fabric zipper casing to your zipper
One of those nice detail articles that helps you finish off your zip based projects very neatly indeed. It can be found on the Blue Calla Sewing Patterns blog.
It’s quick, easy and straightforward: six simple steps to sort out a really tidy casing.
We love: the fact that it’s so easy!
How to sew an invisible zip the really clever way
“Sewing an invisible zipper strikes fear into the hearts of many a sewist!” writes the author of this wonderful how-to.
We couldn’t agree more!
It can be found on the Sew Essential blog and the step by step process is demonstrated very clearly, with the close up photos being some of the clearest we’ve seen in a while.
Top tip: “For this method of invisible zip insertion you will need an invisible zip that is around 3” longer than the required finished length. This is crucial to avoiding sewing round the zipper and those ugly bubbles!”
How to sew a fly front zipper
Over to the excellent Pauline Alice Sewing Patterns blog for this piece, which deals sold with one of the most terrifying task a seamstress or sempster can attempt – particularly if they’re on the inexperienced side.
Fear not! This straightforward tutorial will prove that you don’t need to hide behind the sofa whenever anyone mentions “trousers” and “zips” in the same sentence.
Top tip: “…wait until you attach the waistband to cut the zipper!”
9 zipper installation techniques
So now you’re getting more confident with those dreaded zips… It might just be the time for a great piece on one of our favourite founts of knowledge – the Threads website.
There’s a whole raft of zip-themed goodies for you on this beauty, including,
- A Hand-Picked Zipper is Worth the Effort
- Pulling Teeth: Tips to Shorten Zippers
- 6 Steps to Sew an Exposed Zipper
This should help you banish your zip anxieties forever!
We love: How to sew an invisible zipper in a knit garment.
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