Excellent video! I've done lapped zippers (which I prefer to centered) only with flat pieces without rest of seam sewn. Didn't know one could do this until the pattern directions, which were rather unclear, said to do it. This made it totally clear and it came out beautifully! I would advise skipping the tape step, though. Even basting should be enough and the tape is hard to remove. Thanks for the video!
I rarely utilize the basting technique for sewing in a zipper. Most of the time, I utilize small pins to hold the fabric in place and to give me a good indication of measurements for my sewing points without having to utilize tracing paper or light chalk marks (occasionally). However, I will try implement the basting technique above for future zippers. I usually baste at home and finish sewing with a sewing machine at school. All the different techniques are useful.
Great instruction, but one suggestion. In industrial sewing after you have pinned the folded edge over the lap you actually lift upper fabric and sew the rough edge only against the zip. Then you sew the top decorative stitching. Particularly good for jeans.
now i noticed she's using light color thread for the sewing too. i assume she's doing this so we can see where and what she's sewing. but in a real project you use matching or dark threads right?
you gotta have the seam allowance first. so she starts with 3/4 inch and shorten one side to 1/4 inch so that the seam 3/4 cover the zip. if you dont have the seam allowance just put in a invisibly zip
You answered my zipper prayers, just inserted a zipper using your lap zipper technique and it worked perfectly. Thank you.
BEST lapped zipper instructions on RUclips!!
This is the best I have seen. Thank you lady for sharing your knowledge with us.
Excellent video! I've done lapped zippers (which I prefer to centered) only with flat pieces without rest of seam sewn. Didn't know one could do this until the pattern directions, which were rather unclear, said to do it. This made it totally clear and it came out beautifully! I would advise skipping the tape step, though. Even basting should be enough and the tape is hard to remove. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the great video! It made putting in a zipper much easier.
This video has been the easiest one I've seen.... thank you.
Thanks for the great video! This made putting in a zipper much easier and it looks nice.
This demo is excellent. Thank you.
Clearly stated instructions. Love the tape idea. Thank you.
I rarely utilize the basting technique for sewing in a zipper. Most of the time, I utilize small pins to hold the fabric in place and to give me a good indication of measurements for my sewing points without having to utilize tracing paper or light chalk marks (occasionally). However, I will try implement the basting technique above for future zippers. I usually baste at home and finish sewing with a sewing machine at school. All the different techniques are useful.
Great instruction, but one suggestion. In industrial sewing after you have pinned the folded edge over the lap you actually lift upper fabric and sew the rough edge only against the zip. Then you sew the top decorative stitching. Particularly good for jeans.
fantastic tutorial, thanks so much!
Thanks a million for this video.
this waas a HUGE help
I am going to try this lapped zipper technique!
now i noticed she's using light color thread for the sewing too. i assume she's doing this so we can see where and what she's sewing. but in a real project you use matching or dark threads right?
you gotta have the seam allowance first. so she starts with 3/4 inch and shorten one side to 1/4 inch so that the seam 3/4 cover the zip. if you dont have the seam allowance just put in a invisibly zip
YEY for studio!!!
thank you! so so so much!
@evefriday I have made an instructions booklet for my students I'll scan the image in and mail it to you tomorrow
I don't get it, it looked like she sewed the two parts to meet evenly in the middle at first. did i miss a step?
excelente, gracias
if your fabric is light and you hand baste with a dark colored thread, the thread color may bleed on to your fabric and leave a stain
GOD BLESSS YOU
ok thank you. i dont know why people downgraded my question. i mean... it's a question. >.>
How do you modify this if your seam is 5/8in?
What did you mean that the colors will bled
yon need a greater seam allowance.. just put in a invisible zip, its much easier
come on its explained eally good
hehheh :)
@mbrumpton1
please further explain this
Sewing/clothing patterns can be unclear.
Hey Otis i can teach u how to do it less than 5 minutes better than u are doing it !! if u want of course :)