This has helped me so much with my college project, I love the way you explain everything so clearly. Thank you! You are a great teacher! Also, your nails look beautiful.
Thank you, made it so easy to understand. I'm 63 never put in a invisible zipper before and am teaching two young girls to sew and trying to understand the directions for the zipper was not working for me, so now I feel ready to teach the girls after watching you!
You are amazing! A wonderful, clear, knowledgeable teacher. Thank you so much for sharing. You have made it possible for me to sew again, and with no intimidation. Everything is very clear.😊
Thank you so very much for posting this video. I have sewn for over 20 years and today was the first time I installed an invisible zipper. If I didn't have your video I would have never got my project finished. Keep up the great work, you are awesome!
I USE YOUR VIDEOS IN MY WORKROOM. THE LADIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO VISIT YOUR VIDEO LESSONS AT ANY TIME AS THEY FEEL THE NEED. WE LOVE YOUR TEACHING METHOD.
Why is there not a "love" button for RUclips? This video solves ALL the zipper problems I'm having right now! I'm basically self-taught and default to using the machine for all of my stitches. It's so easy to forget that hand stitching is often the much better choice!
Before sewing, seal polyester zipper end tabs (no cotton) by cutting them off w/hot scissors or soldering iron to prevent raveling as well as eliminating the hassle of folding it to sew into the garment creating more bulk. To prevent melting plastic zipper stops &/or teeth, use a thin spacer like a metal ruler or knife blade between teeth & line of cutting ...
Aaah! This is the first time I've seen anyone else have those weird interchangeable plastic sewing feet! And now I actually know what all those parts are for. (I've kinda inhereted my mom's sewing stuff since she doesn't use them anymore)
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for this wonderful tutorial. I have been sewing for 15 years and dreaded to attempt the invisible zipper. However, after watching your video tutorial I felt quietly confident in having a go and...I did it! Finally, I can sew my daughter a dress to wear at her upcoming party. Thank you once again for such an indepth tutorial. Many regards from England.
all your videos are great. but this one is one of the best I have seen. you gave so much valuable information, I know it is long but it was so precise there is no way I can mess this up. keep them coming, this video gets 2 thumbs up.
Great video! Very informative. I would never have been able to sew my invisible zipper into my dress using only the instructions that came with my pattern. Thank-you! :)
Now i know i have the idea on how to sew an invisible zipper. I never tried it because i think it would going be untidy. Your tutorials make it seem easy. thanks so much
This was so very very educational and easy to understand. I have avoided this for so long because there were too many questions. I feel like this is something I could tackle in the near future! Thanks so much, Crystal C.
Thank you so much for this tutorial - I"m discovering all of your tutorials now for the first time (I'm an amateur at sewing =) self-taught!) and this has helped so much. Zippers were always tricky for me and this explained invisible zippers so well - thanks again!
Thank you so much for this tutorial - I"m discovering all of your tutorials now for the first time (I'm an amateur at sewing =) self-taught!) and this has helped so much. Zippers were always tricky for me and this explained invisible zippers so well - thanks again!
JHONATTANFF The 1/4 inch seam allowance is for regular zipper installation. The stitching line is super close to the zipper teeth in an invisible zipper installation.
I am glad you covered how to do a lining except my dress is a true vintage from 1950s it had a beautiful satin waist and ribbon in front so I am taking it in the back where the zipper is and cutting it up the back. IT has a fold over one side of the zipper that is tailored so well. so... I think this is the best idea. Wish me luck.
I like your sewing machine, in that it has a nice speed that is not so fast. What model is it? I enjoy your videos-the are very clear. You are a great teacher and you are able to anticipate where a person may have difficulty and therefore making it very clear to avoid confusion..
+Kittyququmber In this video, I'm using the husqvarna lily 530. I don't think they make this model anymore but sometimes I see them pop up on ebay. I've had it for almost 20 years and husqvarna makes really good sewing machines
another great tutorial...great nails my gf loves them..you are a awesome teacher...I'm making her a skirt ,so this is a very important video for me..very best wishes,,Bill a man who sews
Excellent Video Tutorial! Thanks! Have you ever done a sleeveless dress with lining by sewing shoulders of both lining and dress, then armholes, then somehow pulling lining through shoulders? I used to do that years ago and have forgotten how. It was so easy, the only two extra things to do were to sew in the zipper and hem. Thanks!
I absolutely love all of your videos. I come back to them constantly because you go through everything slowly and it's easy to learn I am subscribed but I never get notices of your new videos are you still hosting?
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Great video but need tutorial on how to attach the lining to dress after installing the invisible zipper and sewing the lining to the zip...pleez thanks
love your nails.....thnx for this tut I have seen these in stores never brought bc I didnt know how to use I hate I brought the foot for my machine now 35.00 ugh
I know the video is a little old but I have two questions 1. I observed you didn't back stitch when you started from the teeth part of the zipper ?am I supposed to back stitch? 2. What is I want to use the machine to sew the lining to the centre back and not hand sewn ?
hello thks you you teach us how to sew an invisible zeaper it is interesting and it help me a lot sometime I have to go to a tailor but now I can do it
@@PeaceandLove3236 My Dressmaking & Design program says to put the zipper in at the earliest possible stage while the garment is still flat. Through trial and error, I learned that does not mean before the lining and self pieces are sewn right sides together at the neck and armhole. There should be 7 pieces- 2 back pcs for the self and for the lining or facing/lining unit, one front piece for the self and for the lining, then the inv. zipper is the 7th. Sew the self RS TOG at the shoulder. Then do the same for the lining. If the self and lining pieces are sewn RS TOG at the neckline and armhole [neckline sewn in a continuous seam from center back (CB) to CB, and each armhole sewn side (S) to side] WITHOUT connecting the sides, each back lining pc can be carefully pulled through its corresponding shoulder, flipping the lining or facing/lining unit so that the wrong side WS of the lining faces the WS of the self fabric. At this point, the curves of the neck and armhole seam allowances S.A. need to be clipped and understitched as far as possible. Press. Then the zipper needs to be attached to the self CB (assuming the CB has already been interfaced). Then hand sew in any hooks and eyes at the top of the zipper tape and hand sew the lining to the zipper tape neatly and out of the way of the teeth. Test by opening and closing the zipper. Next, sew the front side seam to the back side seam in a continuous seam. (Each seam will have one part self one part lining. It'll look funny, but it's correct.) Do the same for the other side, pressing seams open throughout. The only thing left should be to hem. Finished hem of lining should be 1/2" to 1" shorter than the finished hem of the self fabric. This works best for light- to medium-weight fabric, especially cotton and cotton blends, broadcloth. Keep in mind that the thicker and stiffer the fabric, the more unsuitable the technique of pulling the lining through the shoulders. If you have further questions, please ask. I'm happy to share what I have learned.
Is the reason an invisible zipper foot should be used rather than a regular zipper foot because an invisible zipper foot will sew much closer to the zipper teeth than a regular zipper foot would? I'm just trying to understand why an invisible zipper foot would be necessary.
I've never used an invisible zipper foot. I've sewn since I was very little. I just use my zipper foot but opposite of a plain zipper... sews just as close with no issues.
Great video! However I was a little confused. Which was actually the lining, the white fabric or the spotty fabric. Also you didn't show the inside of the dress at the top to see how you finished of the zip at the neck edge. Thank you :)
I was wondering, if you use the reference lining for your zipper (the red/orange one) don't you skip a part of your seam allowance? or... besides that, perfect tutorial! gonna try it now haha ^^
Great video! I have one question though: So if you added the lining at the end after sewing the invisible zipper to your garment, what was the white fabric on the inside? Do you add another lining into the dress? That is the only thing that I'm trying to understand. Other than that, thank you SO much for this tutorial!
Oh ok I see, that makes sense. So if I understand you correctly, you DO add the lining to the garment after you sew the invisible zipper to the dress. Thank you again!
What if you still have an unfinished neck facing attached to the top of your neckline? Does this change the zipper placement of 3/4" down from the top?
I was wondering why you turned the dress inside out when you went to sew the second side of the zipper but then you attached the right side of the zipper to the right side of the fabric? Great video though....
This is the most understandable video of invisible zippers I have seen. I like your nails, they don't distract to me.
I have been sewing ever since I was 10 and have always hated zippers! Thanks to good RUclips videos like this one, they're not so bad!
This has helped me so much with my college project, I love the way you explain everything so clearly. Thank you! You are a great teacher! Also, your nails look beautiful.
+Chloe Eleanor I'm glad you were able to complete your project! :)
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No one had explained the hidden zipper as good as you... This is great.
Thank you so much for the kind words :)
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Thank you, made it so easy to understand. I'm 63 never put in a invisible zipper before and am teaching two young girls to sew and trying to understand the directions for the zipper was not working for me, so now I feel ready to teach the girls after watching you!
Deborah Simonson I'm so glad you found our tutorial helpful :D
I've always avoided putting in an invincible zipper until now. thank u so much
Katlego Masibe You can do it! :)
You are amazing! A wonderful, clear, knowledgeable teacher. Thank you so much for sharing. You have made it possible for me to sew again, and with no intimidation. Everything is very clear.😊
I can't tell you enough how helpful this video has been to me. I have referred back to it numerous times for a refresher! Thanks for this post!!!
Stephanie Tess I'm so glad you found it helpful :)
Thank you so very much for posting this video. I have sewn for over 20 years and today was the first time I installed an invisible zipper. If I didn't have your video I would have never got my project finished. Keep up the great work, you are awesome!
Linda Israel I'm so glad to hear that you were able to tackle the invisible zipper. :D
all of u people complaining, please stop.she explains everything perfectly fine. Its just u, dont know how to do!
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I USE YOUR VIDEOS IN MY WORKROOM. THE LADIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO VISIT YOUR VIDEO LESSONS AT ANY TIME AS THEY FEEL THE NEED. WE LOVE YOUR TEACHING METHOD.
thanks for the kind words! I'm so glad you're finding our videos helpful :)
Why is there not a "love" button for RUclips? This video solves ALL the zipper problems I'm having right now! I'm basically self-taught and default to using the machine for all of my stitches. It's so easy to forget that hand stitching is often the much better choice!
nice! I'm so glad it worked out for you :)
Before sewing, seal polyester zipper end tabs (no cotton) by cutting them off w/hot scissors or soldering iron to prevent raveling as well as eliminating the hassle of folding it to sew into the garment creating more bulk. To prevent melting plastic zipper stops &/or teeth, use a thin spacer like a metal ruler or knife blade between teeth & line of cutting ...
Aaah! This is the first time I've seen anyone else have those weird interchangeable plastic sewing feet! And now I actually know what all those parts are for. (I've kinda inhereted my mom's sewing stuff since she doesn't use them anymore)
squkyshoes nice! glad I was able to help :)
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for this wonderful tutorial. I have been sewing for 15 years and dreaded to attempt the invisible zipper. However, after watching your video tutorial I felt quietly confident in having a go and...I did it! Finally, I can sew my daughter a dress to wear at her upcoming party. Thank you once again for such an indepth tutorial. Many regards from England.
fdean32 yay! I love to hear happy endings! If you can do this, you can do anything :)
all your videos are great. but this one is one of the best I have seen. you gave so much valuable information, I know it is long but it was so precise there is no way I can mess this up. keep them coming, this video gets 2 thumbs up.
I love how clear your instructions are!
bnjones3345 Thanks, glad you found it helpful :)
Thank you for your videos! They help me build confidence in what I am doing. Your videos make the most sense to me!😃
Thanks, you're the savior of my sewing projects
I am glad you showed the measurement at 5:55 I didn't know it could be that far down.
What a thorough and clearly explained tutorial. I totally get what you were teaching. Thank you so very much. Very very helpful!
sanesauce I'm so glad you found our tutorial helpful :)
Great video! Very informative. I would never have been able to sew my invisible zipper into my dress using only the instructions that came with my pattern. Thank-you! :)
Now i know i have the idea on how to sew an invisible zipper. I never tried it because i think it would going be untidy. Your tutorials make it seem easy. thanks so much
Bibian Odogwu you can do it! :)
This was so very very educational and easy to understand. I have avoided this for so long because there were too many questions. I feel like this is something I could tackle in the near future! Thanks so much, Crystal C.
you can do it!
Thank you so much for this tutorial - I"m discovering all of your tutorials now for the first time (I'm an amateur at sewing =) self-taught!) and this has helped so much. Zippers were always tricky for me and this explained invisible zippers so well - thanks again!
+nacchi13 you can do it! :)
this was an awesome video! it was super concise and well thought out. you definitely know what you're doing, and you didn't take forever to explain it
I am older and alone back zipper stop me from wearing some dress. Thank you now i can redo and wear my nice dress. Great video
I use an ordinary zipper foot. It works perfectly.
Very clear and detailed tutorial, thanks a lot.
Skip to 17:00 for lining
Love your channel, Dame Pincusion! It is the 2nd or 3rd video of yours that helped me very much!
Thank you! I'm so glad you're finding it helpful :)
Thank you so much for this tutorial - I"m discovering all of your tutorials now for the first time (I'm an amateur at sewing =) self-taught!) and this has helped so much. Zippers were always tricky for me and this explained invisible zippers so well - thanks again!
+Anastaisa Cake you can do it! :)
Just an excellent tutorial. Well developed, clearly presented. Now I can go put in that invisible zipper without fear, or picking out seams :)
Other videos showing how to do this are all inferior by comparison - this video is jolly good - well thought out and well made. Thank you.
Richard Buxton Thank you so much for the kind words! :)
Professor Pincushion did you sew next to the zipper teeth/coil? aren't you supposed to sew like 1/4 inch away? am i missing something?
JHONATTANFF the invisible zipper foot really controls the distance of the stitch, because the groove fits over the zipper teeth.
JHONATTANFF The 1/4 inch seam allowance is for regular zipper installation. The stitching line is super close to the zipper teeth in an invisible zipper installation.
yup thank you Tammy.
I am glad you covered how to do a lining except my dress is a true vintage from 1950s it had a beautiful satin waist and ribbon in front so I am taking it in the back where the zipper is and cutting it up the back. IT has a fold over one side of the zipper that is tailored so well. so... I think this is the best idea. Wish me luck.
You are an excellent teacher! Thank you for this. Headed to the machine 😊
you can do it! :)
Great explanation! :) For the first time I have made the zipper really invisible!
love your nails....but couldn't manage working with them...but I even love your video more! Nice and a VERY GREAT help!! Thanks!
Excellent. I willl give it a try for my granddaughter's 3rd birthday dress.
Absolute best video on sewing invisible zips... simple and easy to follow
You are a phenomenal teacher! Thank you!
Maryellen Boyes Thanks so much for the kind words :)
Well best video i've watched on this so far
I like your sewing machine, in that it has a nice speed that is not so fast. What model is it? I enjoy your videos-the are very clear. You are a great teacher and you are able to anticipate where a person may have difficulty and therefore making it very clear to avoid confusion..
+Kittyququmber In this video, I'm using the husqvarna lily 530. I don't think they make this model anymore but sometimes I see them pop up on ebay. I've had it for almost 20 years and husqvarna makes really good sewing machines
THANK YOU! So clear (visually & vocally ) and good pace. Wish me luck now with this zipper ;-)
Jackie Weninger You can do it! :)
Fabulous! I got it and God knows I am bad at following instructions!!! THANK YOU!!!
+Naziba Rise you can do it! :)
another great tutorial...great nails my gf loves them..you are a awesome teacher...I'm making her a skirt ,so this is a very important video for me..very best wishes,,Bill a man who sews
Utubegoogle
This tutorial was PERFECT...!!!
kimb366 kimb366 I'm so glad you found it helpful
You need to see how Mimi G does it! It is a much easier process and you can use a regular zipper foot!
Thank you, Professor--a very nicely done presentation, … and BTW, I like the pink pull showing; I think it states that the garment is handmade.
Jimmy Chadwick when you sew your own garments, there are no rules ;)
Instead of measuring for the second side of the zipper, you could zip it back up and pin the second side down. This way it's exactly lined up.
Thank you! This was the perfect video!
I'm from Saudi Arabia and I love sewing, but I do not know sew zippers thank you for educational sew zippers
You can do it! Thanks for watching :)
Thank u very much for this wonderful tutorial .
I need u to know that u continously save my life
Thank you for the tutorial. Much appreciated.
Excellent Video Tutorial! Thanks! Have you ever done a sleeveless dress with lining by sewing shoulders of both lining and dress, then armholes, then somehow pulling lining through shoulders? I used to do that years ago and have forgotten how. It was so easy, the only two extra things to do were to sew in the zipper and hem. Thanks!
lovely tutorial
Great information
I love the part where you have marked the areas with tacking stitch. I have also tried the stay tape method, found it clogged up my needles.
I absolutely love all of your videos. I come back to them constantly because you go through everything slowly and it's easy to learn I am subscribed but I never get notices of your new videos are you still hosting?
yup, you can see our library of videos here: ruclips.net/user/ProfessorPincushionvideos Also, if you register on our site, you'll automatically get added to our newsletter list and will get a newsletter every tuesday with the new tutorial.
You can also look near the subscribe button, you should see a settings cog. If you click on it, you will see an option to be notified via email of new videos that get posted on RUclips.
Great instructions!....
Wow I just learn something new again thank you for sharing.
Thank you - so obvious now you've explained it!
Great video but need tutorial on how to attach the lining to dress after installing the invisible zipper and sewing the lining to the zip...pleez thanks
I don,t thing she,s got to know it
It's there just see the video to the end.
great . thank u for ur effort . please can u make the videos a little short . because the long time make the thing difficult
Great tutorial.
Thank you!
Nice Teaching !
Thank you very much.
Thanks you make it very easy to understand
charleen mearns You can do it! :)
Love your tutorial!!!
love your nails.....thnx for this tut I have seen these in stores never brought bc I didnt know how to use I hate I brought the foot for my machine now 35.00 ugh
dorothy davis oh no. Well, if you ever buy a new machine in the future, now you know you don't have to purchase that extra foot from a machine dealer.
brilliant tutorial! thank you!
I know the video is a little old but I have two questions
1. I observed you didn't back stitch when you started from the teeth part of the zipper ?am I supposed to back stitch?
2. What is I want to use the machine to sew the lining to the centre back and not hand sewn ?
You have great tutorial videos, thanks so much!! 🙏🏽
Great video thank you 👍👍👍
hello thks you you teach us how to sew an invisible zeaper it is interesting and it help me a lot sometime I have to go to a tailor but now I can do it
This was great!! Thanks! 🎀
Thank you
excellent.... no other words
Very clear instructions .. Do you recommend sewing the lining into the garment than adding the zip afterwards? Thankyou
I normally do the zipper first and then sew in the lining, that way the lining can cover the zipper tape and make it look nicer
Great video I appreciated it a lot because it will help me..
How would a sleeveless dress with a center back invisible zipper be lined at the neck and armhole? Do you have a video for that?
I’ve been trying to find a video on this! I really want to make a sleeveless dress, but can’t figure out how to get the lining to work
@@PeaceandLove3236 My Dressmaking & Design program says to put the zipper in at the earliest possible stage while the garment is still flat. Through trial and error, I learned that does not mean before the lining and self pieces are sewn right sides together at the neck and armhole. There should be 7 pieces- 2 back pcs for the self and for the lining or facing/lining unit, one front piece for the self and for the lining, then the inv. zipper is the 7th. Sew the self RS TOG at the shoulder. Then do the same for the lining. If the self and lining pieces are sewn RS TOG at the neckline and armhole [neckline sewn in a continuous seam from center back (CB) to CB, and each armhole sewn side (S) to side] WITHOUT connecting the sides, each back lining pc can be carefully pulled through its corresponding shoulder, flipping the lining or facing/lining unit so that the wrong side WS of the lining faces the WS of the self fabric. At this point, the curves of the neck and armhole seam allowances S.A. need to be clipped and understitched as far as possible. Press. Then the zipper needs to be attached to the self CB (assuming the CB has already been interfaced). Then hand sew in any hooks and eyes at the top of the zipper tape and hand sew the lining to the zipper tape neatly and out of the way of the teeth. Test by opening and closing the zipper. Next, sew the front side seam to the back side seam in a continuous seam. (Each seam will have one part self one part lining. It'll look funny, but it's correct.) Do the same for the other side, pressing seams open throughout. The only thing left should be to hem. Finished hem of lining should be 1/2" to 1" shorter than the finished hem of the self fabric. This works best for light- to medium-weight fabric, especially cotton and cotton blends, broadcloth. Keep in mind that the thicker and stiffer the fabric, the more unsuitable the technique of pulling the lining through the shoulders. If you have further questions, please ask. I'm happy to share what I have learned.
Un grand merci de France
So nice
Is the reason an invisible zipper foot should be used rather than a regular zipper foot because an invisible zipper foot will sew much closer to the zipper teeth than a regular zipper foot would? I'm just trying to understand why an invisible zipper foot would be necessary.
I've never used an invisible zipper foot. I've sewn since I was very little. I just use my zipper foot but opposite of a plain zipper... sews just as close with no issues.
How did you sandwich the top of the lining with the main fabric without it bulking.
Great video! However I was a little confused. Which was actually the lining, the white fabric or the spotty fabric. Also you didn't show the inside of the dress at the top to see how you finished of the zip at the neck edge. Thank you :)
thank you i wonder the same thing, but i cant find the answer
I was wondering, if you use the reference lining for your zipper (the red/orange one) don't you skip a part of your seam allowance? or...
besides that, perfect tutorial! gonna try it now haha ^^
Great video! I have one question though: So if you added the lining at the end after sewing the invisible zipper to your garment, what was the white fabric on the inside? Do you add another lining into the dress? That is the only thing that I'm trying to understand. Other than that, thank you SO much for this tutorial!
It was just for this demonstration to make it easier to see which was the wrong and right side of the garment.
Oh ok I see, that makes sense. So if I understand you correctly, you DO add the lining to the garment after you sew the invisible zipper to the dress. Thank you again!
Viktor Bethserio I usually do, so that the seam allowance next to the zipper will be enclosed and I just think it looks nicer. thanks!
Thanks but this is for regular machine we can use ?
What if you still have an unfinished neck facing attached to the top of your neckline? Does this change the zipper placement of 3/4" down from the top?
You are awesome . Thank you so much.
Wish this would have shown how to attach the zipper with full lining at the neck
Thanks for this tutorial
Do you have a tutorial to attach the lining to the dress fabric?
Thank you :) Professor Pincushion
Can you sew an invisible sipper without a centerback seam?
the attachments that you sowed us is like legos for a sewing machine..cool
Hi, would it be easier to mark the bottom of the zip then sew the back seam up to the zipper marking? I found it easier, try it!
It is very helpfull. Thank you very much!!
方小虹 yay, so glad you found our tutorial helpful :)
I was wondering why you turned the dress inside out when you went to sew the second side of the zipper but then you attached the right side of the zipper to the right side of the fabric? Great video though....