SEWING A ZIPPER BY HAND | Couture sewing
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
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Demonstration begins at 3:07
Sometimes sewing by hand can give you as good if not better results than a machine. Personally I find it so satisfying. If you are someone who struggles with Zippers, try putting them in by hand! You'll get the job done with your sanity in tact all while adding that couture touch to your garment.
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Thank you for that. I cannot afford a sewing machine right now and enjoy the feeling of hand sewing anyway (I find it relaxing and don't mind the time it takes to make something) so thank you very much for explaining that ! 😊
I agree Marion! Hand sewing is very relaxing. Thanks for watching!
I learned sewing from my grandma, just by watching her. I’ve always wanted to master more of it, especially sewing in a zipper! The reason I needed this tutorial was to turn a stuffed animal that my child adores into a little cute (not very functional) back bag. This helped me soooo much and I’m definitely subscribing. 🫶🏼Thank you! You’re amazing 😻
Oh what a cute project!! And what a lucky kid! Thanks for watching Elaine❤️
I'm learning how to sew by hand. This video has been the best video I've come across that has helped with the zipper! And I'm subscribing! :)
Thanks so much Maricris I'm happy I helped.
I’ve been using those seam rippers with the balls backwards for 7 years and just now realized, thank you!
I did too! You are not alone!
I could never get the hang of using a sewing machine, and prefer sewing by hand. I've only sewn for a few creative endeavors, out of necessity, and lots of mending. Have sewn a couple zippers, but it's been a long time...before you tube, lol.
So thank you for this informative video!
Thanks so much for watching!
I sew by hand too. I perfer it my fabric always gets bunched up in the sewing machine and the needle is soo gosh darn small
You literally read my mind. I want to learn how to do this!
That's awesome! I actually find hand sewing very relaxing.
Love the hand picked zipper technique. Good job in showing your "You Tubers" that it can be done. Have used this technique for over forty years and it is wonderful especially on good woolens and silk, a real couture touch. Have seen designer labels charge hundreds of $'s and even into the thousands for that look. I might mention an early Dior alpaca skirt which cost $2500 in the late 1970's. Holt Renfrew in Montreal Canada used to carry designer labels which used this technique. Happy sewing. Joanie
Wow thanks Joanie, I really like this look too and I actually really enjoy hand sewing 😁
I learned to sew everything by hand as a young girl . My mom was a seamstress and and so thankful I learned all that from her. Sewing machines are great and fast but changing needles/ threads/feet etc sometimes takes longer than sewing by hand .
I love using all the knowledge I've leaned from family members, I feel close to them whenever I use those skills.♥️
Thank you very much for this tutorial. Doing it this way looks a million times easier than using my machine.
So glad I could help. Happy stitching! ❤️
Thank you! So glad I came upon your channel. I'm a new sewer and prefer sewing by hand over a machine so I'm excited to learn from any and all of your videos. I hope your having a great week too!
Thanks so much Chris! I'm so glad you've found me ❤️ happy sewing!
Thank you so much for this. I really enjoy hand sewing and you have given me the confidence to do more. I look forward to your other hand sewing videos. Sandie x
Thanks Sandie! I find hand sewing so relaxing ♥️
I live sewing by hand. Its very enjoyable and relaxing. Also, sewing machines are so frustrating to me. They always get out of whack and i spend tons if time trying to get it to run right, and i end up so frustrated. Sewing machines do bot like me.
Hi Stephanie, thanks very much for sharing your handsewing skills. This has been very helpful to me. 😊
I appreciate you teaching this… however it’s not for beginners because a lot of the stuff presumed I know more about sewing a zipper than I do… which is basically nothing. I’d like the way you teach and I’m wondering if you have any real beginner stuff.
I need help with a sewing project that no sewing shop can help me with, is there a way I can contact you and maybe talk with you about this project?
When I sew on a machine I mess up this is very good thank you
Happy to help! Thanks for watching ❤️
Real sewing starts at about 3 minutes in. Time-stamped link below.
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Hey, ik heb een jas waar geen rits in de zakken zitten. Hoe doe je dat erin naaien zonder machine? Help😊
Very nice, great idea about the playlist of hand sewing skill... good to know in case the power goes out. lolc
Thanks Delores!
3.09 to see how she does it ;)
Thanks Hameeda, I do timestamp my Demos but I think they can't always be seen on some devices if you don't click on the description. But just so you know for future😁
I always thought sewing by machines were coutor
ohmygod… you are SOOO PRETTY!
Hi Stephanie, this is SO helpful!! Would the process be the same for stretch fabric though? I'm wanting to put an invisible zipper down the side of a leotard which I will be rhinestoning for the Taylor Swift concert, but I've never sewn a zipper before and want to put the zipper in before i start the rhinestones. I am wanting to do it by hand as I don't know how to use a machine, but if thats the best way then I can definitely learn! Thank you
What a fun project! You are smart to put the zip in first. But stretch is a different animal. First tip, make the stitches bigger than I did in this video. There is no use trying to hide any stitching with spandex. You need strong stitches that won't rip the fabric. Yes you can do it by hand just make sure your stitches are close together. But the big thing to remember is that your zipper has no stretch unlike your fabric. So if your leotard ends up stretching a lot when you wear it, you will need to try it on and then pin on the zip while wearing the garment (probably you will need some help). After that you have a couple options. 1) (if you want to follow the same process as in the video) While wearing the leotard. Mark both the zipper and the garment on either side of the zipper in the same spots. Then unpin so you can get out. Pin it back together making sure you stretch the garment so that the marks line up on both the zipper and the leotard.
2) pin it while wearing it but pin evenly on both sides of the zipper. (And seriously, use all the pins here) then you can leave it pinned while you unzip to get out. Make sure you leave enough space for the zip to slide past the pins. Then just go back and stitch the zipper to the garment. You might not get as nice of edges right next to the zip but this will be easier. I hope this helps! Have the best time at the show.
Do you have any beginner videos? I've never sewn anything ever so I don't even know what a basting stitch is. Basically my dad recently got diagnosed with kidney disease and he has to have dialysis 3 days a week. I went online to try to find shirts that have a zipper for his port and they're like $35 to $40 each which I can not afford. I was thinking maybe I could cut the T-shirt on a diagonal and insert a zipper. I'm not sure how difficult this will be but it would save a lot of money if I could do it myself.
That's so sweet for you to look after your dad like that Kelly! I don't have a lot of beginner vids and currently I'm in school and working so not producing videos. But I would recommend for starters, try the first ones by hand. Honestly the biggest thing to watch out for is that the t shirt will want to stretch and the zipper not. So try to pin the zipper on without stretching the shirt before you sew. Or even use a washable fabric glue first to position the zip. Good luck! Your dad is lucky to have you!
Thank you!!! Don’t have a sewing machine but am learning how to repair things/ make clothes feel and look how I want!
That's amazing! Thanks so much for watching♥️
Orrrr you suck at sewing in a zipper with a machine, tried three times and failed. Soooo I’m going to try your method thank you!!
Also a totally great reason to hand are your zip! Good luck❤️
Could you add a tutorial for basic and sewn stitches such as Basting for a hand sewn zipper?
God's idea Teresa, I'll put that in the que.
New to this. Mom sewed and I had a yr of it in school. Haven't done it since and I'm 51. LOL Making pillow case for hubby and sewing a zipper in. First time. What is basting??
Good for you! Basting is when you put in some big, easy to remove stitches to hold the fabric while you work. Then when you get your permanent stitches in, you remove the basting stitches. Happy sewing❤️
@@StephanieRubletz ok ty!!!!
You've taken me back! My mother always sewed zips in by hand, and I've done it occasionally. You think it's going to be a lot of faff, but it really isn't. Thank you - I'll probably do it this way next time, unless I'm using an invisible zip!
Your mom was on to something! Thanks for watching ♥️
THANK YOU. This is so needed. Cant wait for more hand sewing tutorials . New subscriber!
Thanks so much for watching❤️
Sometimes I like to ask a quick question but these methods will work if you're just repairing a zipper on say a cosplay bodysuit
Yes they should. Obviously without seeing the project I can't tell if there is anything you might need to do differently. But in general this should work for pretty much any garment other than a zipper fly in pants
@@StephanieRubletz It's a full body spider man cosplay suit with a damaged zipper. If you feel confident this will work then I should be fine as most of the zipper is intact. It's a small section my roommate accidentally ripped last time she was zipping me up
@@MiyaStarOfficial oh for sure, if you are repairing one section that should be fairly straight forward. But if the main fabric has stretch, just be careful about stretching the main fabric against the non stretch zip. If that happens, it could pucker funny. Good luck!
I learned to sew by hand before I ever came near a machine, and it's still my preferred method of sewing. I still haven't really got used to using a machine. It's a very tactile and therapeutic experience. So what if it takes longer? Enjoy!
Why do you need to soap up the thread? Can you saw without soaping the thread?
Great question! Pulling thread through fabric causes a lot of friction and when hand sewing you get that friction repeatedly through the whole thread with every stitch. Using soap, wax or thread conditioner makes it slip through the fabric easier without wearing down the thread. It also helps avoid knots.
I didn't realise you would baste all the way along the seam allowance to the end that seems so much easier to keep it straight.. although I still can't machine stich straight 😅
I can't use either of my machines to sew in a zipper because one it too tall for my zipper foot.. and the other does a birds nest 😢 so hand stitching it is!
Honestly, when I learned a bit of tailoring skills (not an expert by any means) I was like..."why are we not basing everything!!!" Lol. It's a great tool to have when pins fail you
I have some sewing experience behind me... though that is self taught so probably not the best but from doing cross stitch when I was younger and trying to hem a pair of jeans I cut to make shorts..
With the same level of experience I'm trying to alter some curtains for someone... but I don't have anywhere to actually hang them to measure them properly.. I thought I had messed up but I don't know.. they know I've just started trying to sew clothes so I don't think they'll be expecting much, andmi think it's easier than I'm thinking it is.
I'm so sorry for such a large message now 😅 I guess I ramble with typing as well as talking when I'm nervous 😶🌫️
Be gentle with yourself. No matter how much you know with sewing, there is always more to learn. That's one of the best things about it ❤️
For some, that may have vision problems, perhaps using a coloured thread for the backstitch would help to see how much thread is viewed from the outside of the fabric.
Thank you!! I finally found the video I need. Saved it to my Playlist. I will let you know how my final product turns out.
You made a subscriber out of me 😀
I am definitely going to try this for my zipper. What I really liked was that you don't have to use a concealed zip. Thank you for sharing 😊😊
Perfect.l am trying it out now
Nice! Happy sewing❤️
3:15
really helpful thanks
Thanks Cynsa! Happy sewing♥️
Hi! How would I go about adding a zipper to a fluffy hoodie? It already has a 1/4 zipper but I’m guessing that should be replaced completely but I don’t really know how to add it to the bottom part where it’s just fluffy 🤔
It's hard to answer that without seeing it. That said, one of the great things about replacing things in existing garments is that you can deconstruct them. I would grab your seam ripper and just keep track of how things come apart. This will give you a good idea of how it goes back together.
I've never done a zipper, but I'm planning to make an outfit with several and I don't have a sewing machine. This pretty much confirmed what I already thought, but was still very helpful!
Sorry for the late reply Sky! I've been on hiatus. I hope your zipper project worked out❤️
I am horrible with a machine. I make cloth menstrual pads, and the ones a make by hand are 10x better than the ones I have made with a machine. Nice to know zippers can be done by hand!
Good for you Becca! Hand sewing is a skill that will never let you down!
I'm gonna try it for the first time in my life. I'm gonna add a zipper to my hoodie. Your video encouraged me. Thanks!
That's great! Good luck♥️
I started sewing around 1960, yeah, I'm old, and initially learned to sew zippers only by machine. I didn't find it that difficult but it never looked as nice as a "picked zipper", which is what I later learned to call a hand-sewn one. Little couturier touches like this really make a garment stand out as well made. I love the technique but I never thought of chalking a line on the outside first - blindingly simple and smart! I'll be using my quilting rulers for this from now on. (See, "old dogs" can learn new tricks! 😊). Thanks for sharing it with us! In addition, a very important lesson I learned was to NEVER hand-sew a zipper while holding it in your lap; you'll end up with a "bumpy" end result - I learned this the hard way a long time ago. Always sew it on the flat as you showed.
That's why I love sewing! There is always something new to learn. Thank you so much for watching❤️
Haya. As zippers are my arch nemesis on the machine, I think I will go back to hand stitching my zippers :) Thanku for sharing. x
Thanks for watching ♥️
I find hand sewing zipper easyer. On a sewing machine I find it a bit diffecalt. Thank you for posting 😃
It's so good to find the way that works best for you. Thanks for watching❤️
THANK YOU! Have heard many times that X, y or z task would be better done by hand but it's kind of assumed you know how to do that. I don't, and tips like the ruler underneath or just pick up a few threads with each stitch are gold dust x
So happy to help! I'll definately be adding more of these hand sewing videos. Thanks for watching ♥️
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Thank you. 😊
You're welcome! Thanks for watching Zuri❤️
Soooooo out of the blue I want to make a special sweater for my dog this video is very helpful and honestly fly first video ever about sowing , I didn’t know about the chalk and ruler and back board good video over all maybe a bit slower ? Idk lol
Good for you for trying out a new skill. Sewing comes in so handy! Good luck on your dog sweater🙂
Cool video. I really enjoyed it. I picked up significant techniques being a beginner sewer. I love that flower pin cushion.
Thanks Sam! I'm so glad you found this helpful 😊
Good tip,about using the ruler to bounce the pins off 👍🏻 this was an excellent tutorial and exactly what I was looking for .
I'm happy it was helpful! Thanks for watching❤️
This is form 3 years ago so I already know im gonna learn proper lol thank you for sharing
Thanks so much for watching Richard!
Thank you for the tutorial. I started sewing cloths and costume for fun and I hand sew everything. This helps alot.
Hand sewing is so relaxing! Thanks for watching❤️
I've been wanting to take up more hand sewing. Thank you for posting. This is a good compliment to an article on hand-sewn zips in the most recent Threads article as well.
Thanks Susan! ♥️
Thank you so much!!! Saving my Halloween costume here
Awesome!
Can I sew over plastic zipper teeth if I go slowly?
Are we still talking hand sewing or with a machine? Are you wanting to sew over it as a way to place a stopper on the zipper? Maybe tell me what your goal is so I can get a picture of where your are going. Happy to help of I can
@@StephanieRubletz thanks for the quick reply....im making a messenger bag with a flap and when you open the flap there will be a recessed zipper and a zipper pocket inside (both attached to the lining.) I never used zippers before and was wondering when I attach my tabs or just create stops could I go back and forth a few times over the plastic or nylon teeth? Btw I have a semi industrial sewing machine the pq1500sl. Tia
Yes, you can use a wide Zig Zag with a very short stitch length to create a bar tack to make a stop. But I wouldn't let your needle actually hit the teeth. So if the zip is really thick, you may have to do your stops by hand.
@@StephanieRubletz ty
Thank you. Thank you. Love this technique.
Thank you for watching!
I have a beautiful dress from the thrift store. My zipper will not lock at the top. It continues to move down when zipped. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
Hey Linda! Is there a hook and eye at the top of the zip? If that is missing that could cause the migrating zip
@@StephanieRubletz no there’s no hook and eye
Thank you for the video it was exactly what I was looking for! :)
Hey! Thanks for watching Krissy ❤️
Hi from England. Playlist is a really good idea, thanks
Thanks Christine! I'll be adding to it for sure
Thank you for this! I definitely need to learn this.
Awesome! Thanks for watching❤️
It's so helpful.. thanks 🙏🏻
Hey thanks for watching❤️
So out of curiousity, why do you soap the thread?
It just keeps it from getting tangled and then the soap washes right out.
Oooow so that's why, does that work with all kinds of thread? I have been having the tangle problem lately when i started making plushies:).
Yes it will. You can also use bee's wax but it won't wash out as well. There are also other commercial brands of thread conditioner.
Nice good to know:) and am i right in presuming that the kind of soap dousn't mather as long as it's a solid one?:)
Yeah I just use whatever I have around until it gets a bit too chewed up then that one hits the shower and I take a fresh one for my sewing table.
Love it! Thanks for the video,
Thanks Edith❤️
Video starts 3:07
Thanks Priscilla, I do actually put my start times whenever there is a demo in the top of the contents so they are easy to skip to. Just so you know for future😁 thanks for watching.
@@StephanieRubletz ohh ok thank you so much! I just had trouble finding where it starts. It was a veryyyy helpful video though, I was able to sew in my first zipper! :3
Oh that's awesome! Good job! I know some folks just want the info and some like the chat so I try to accommodate everyone. Happy sewing❤️
Thank you really it helps me
Thank you!
So very helpful!!
Thanks Peggy! Good luck with your project!
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awesome thanks :)
Your welcome Nikki! Thanks for watching!
Omg. I’m planning to start my first dress sometime in the future and this is a REAL LIFE SAVER!!!!!!!!! Thanks so much for teaching us your techniques!!!! -new subscriber
Nice! Enjoy planning your dress! That's always so much fun.