How-to Sew: Zippers
How-to Sew: Fly Front Zipper
9:25
Brittany J. Jones
This video shows how to sew a fly front zipper.
Tip #1: Transfer all the pattern markings and be sure to stop exactly at them when sewing.
Tip #2: Press precisely on the fold line.
Tip #3: Lengthen the topstitch. Have a zipper that’s too long?
Check out the Invisible Zipper video, which includes instructions on how to shorten a zipper.
How-to Sew: An Invisible Zipper
16:15
Brittany J. Jones
This video shows how to sew an invisible zipper using two methods: facing on top and facing underneath. You will need a zipper foot for your sewing machine. If you have an invisible zipper foot, it will make the processes easier, but using either invisible or standard will work. Includes instructions on how to shorten a zipper.
Practice What You've Learned
Browse the patterns below which incorporate the sewing tutorials featured above.
