How to sew a zipper into a dress?

If you want to add a zipper to a dress, the most common method is to use a zipper tape that you attach to the dress along the seam line. You will usually have two pieces of fabric and two pieces of tape, one with a zipper attached.

The tape you use will be a thinner than the fabric and will be cut to the exact length of the zipper so that it will fit perfectly along the seam line.

Once you have the tape in place, you can sew it to the dress

How to sew a zipper into a dress fabric?

You need to make sure that the fabric you are using is thick enough and sturdy enough to handle the stress that a metal zipper can cause to the fabric’s threads. Avoid using fabrics with a lot of drape, like silk, as it might be challenging to fit the zipper. If the dress you want to add zippers to has a lining, make sure it’s something sturdy that can handle the stress of the zipper.

How to sew a zipper into a dress top?

To sew a zipper into a dress top you will need to add length to the front of the dress top so the zipper will sit flat. It is also possible to add length to the back of the dress to make it a fitted style. If you do add length to the front, you will need to add in additional fabric at the side seams to match the length. If you choose to add length to the back, you can add this into the pattern piece.

How to sew on a zipper into dress?

Sewing a zipper into your dress is an easy task, but it helps if you know how to do it properly. The zipper tape should be a little longer than the length of the zipper teeth and the zipper stop should be sewn to the zipper tape about 1" from the end. You will need to mark the location of the zipper stop on the dress before you sew the zipper in. The zipper should be lined up with the mark and sewn into place.

How to sew a zipper into top?

To sew a zipper into a dress bodice, place the zipper tape on the right side of the bodice and the zipper teeth on the left side. Pin the pieces together on the wrong side of the fabric and sew them together, leaving a 1" gap at the bottom. Then, turn the bodice inside out so the right side is showing, press, and pin the two sides together. Sew the seam around the zipper, leaving a small gap at the bottom. Slip the zipper onto the dress