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January 27, 2012 by: Melanie

A Quick Zipper Tutorial

Zippers can be so intimidating. I know I’ve by-passed projects before just because they’ve had a zipper! If you find zippers scarier than a ghost on Halloween, the only thing to help is practice! I actually went to the thrift store and bought several old zippers in the craft section for a dime a piece as practice zippers. Practice will help boost your confidence tremendously!

Step One:
RIGHT sides together, baste the two pieces of fabric that will contain the zipper using a 1/2″ seam allowance.
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Step Two:

Press the seam open.

Step Three:
Lay the zipper in the middle of the open seam and pin in place. Baste near the edges. Pull out the pins.

Step Four:
Turn the project over to the right side and stitch 1/4″ away from the basted seam on each side.

Step Five:
Use a seam ripper to pull out all the basting and open the seam to reveal the zipper.ย 

Complete whatever project as instructed by the pattern or tutorial.

A working zipper~ Yay!!!! Granted, this was a wayyy simple tutorial showing the easiest method to insert a zipper into a beginner project. I am not a zipper guru and there definitely may be different and better ways to go about it, especially for advanced projects. Hopefully, though, demonstrating a simple zipper will encourage you to try it out for yourself!
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Comments

  1. The mum of all trades says

    January 27, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    A handy ‘how to’, I’ve pinned this one.
    Thank you so much for linking up to my blog party, I really appreciate it! Hope to see you again soon x

  2. Amy says

    January 28, 2012 at 3:07 am

    Wow! This is amazing!! I’m one that is so intimidated by zippers. But this sounds very doable. I can visualize it and I’m going to do a zipper!!! Thank you! ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Jennifer @Miss Maggie's Place says

    January 28, 2012 at 5:35 am

    yay thanks for the tutorial. I have not been brave enough to try a zipper yet. I was even thinking of getting lessons just to learn how to do it. lol

  4. Kadie says

    January 29, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    Great tutorial!! I haven’t done zippers either. I feel a little better about them now. Your blog makeover looks great!

  5. folkhaven says

    January 30, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    Great tutorial. I have yet to be brave enough to try a zipper, but I just bought the zipper foot for my machine and it is time to try. I pinned your tutorial. Thanks!

  6. Claiming Our Space says

    January 31, 2012 at 12:42 am

    Love the tutorial. I have yet to do any project with a zipper since they freak me out. ๐Ÿ™‚ This make it seem less scary. Now I just need to get a zipper foot. (saw your post on Skip to my Lou)

  7. Kelly at My Colorful Cottage says

    February 1, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    I’m going to try it! it seems easy enough and I really want to make some pillow covers with a zipper but have been way too scared to try, thanks for the tutorial!

  8. Sew Passionate says

    February 1, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    It’s so nice to see someone else out there doing real sewing tutorials! I love to sew and my blog is mainly sewing tutorials….trying to inspire people to sew again. Great Tutorial!
    Jules

  9. Amy says

    February 2, 2012 at 1:26 am

    Great tut! Zippers are so tricky! Thanks for sharing at Shine on fridays!

   
   
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