How to sew on a zipper?

When sewing on a zipper, make sure that you pull the zipper tape away from the teeth as you feed the zipper along its path. If you do not do this, the teeth will catch in the fabric and possibly tear it. To help prevent this, use a small bobby pin to hold the end of the tape away from the teeth.

How to sew on a zipper front?

Sewing on a zipper front is an important skill, but it’s not as difficult as it sounds. You can watch our video demonstrating how to sew on a zipper front, or if you’re comfortable reading, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know!

How to sew on a zipper toe?

When sewing on a zipper toe, the zipper tape needs to be a bit longer than the zippers teeth. You can easily find a tape that is a half-inch or so longer than the zipper. If you want to add a bit more length to the tape, don’t cut the zipper tape when you complete your project. Instead, you can add a bit more tape at the end when you sew on the zipper.

How to sew on a zipper head on a skirt?

If you need to add a zipper to a skirt, a great way to do it is by adding the zipper head on. You can do this by first adding the zip tape, then the zipper head onto the tape. Once you have adjusted the length of the zipper to match the length of your skirt, feed the zip tape through the zipper head, aligning the teeth with the teeth on the ends of the zip tape. Try slipping the zipper onto the skirt and pull the zipper up to check fit

How to sew on a zipper head?

The zip fastener itself is attached to the garment by an integral tape that covers the teeth. If you’ve ever sewn fabric before, you’ll know that the tape can be tricky to maneuver and line up correctly. To make the process easier, start by pinning the tape to the zipper tape. You can pin down the sides to keep it in place, but make sure to leave enough room for you to feed the zipper through the machine. Once you’ve pinned