this was amazing. I paused, pinned, went back, rewatched, a number of times and came out with a lovely zipper. Could not have asked for a more clear tutorial
This was the BEST invisible zipper tutorial. You not only teach exactly how to do it, you give so many nuggets on why and what could go wrong and how to correct it if it does. Thank you so much for all the detail in this!!
Ignore the rude comments - they are just trolls looking for attention. All of us here to actually learn how to do this are very grateful for you intricate explanations. Thank you! I definitely want to try an invisible zipper now.
Oh thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely message and for being so kind. I am grateful for your lovely comment and am pleased that you and hopefully others feel that way. Thank you so much! Good luck with your sewing. Aneka :-))
@@elenac7933 there are absolutely rude comments. Many people complained about the length of the video and called it boring. I wouldn't say "there are no bad comments" if you only looked at the top comments 3 years after this person commented.
The best spent 43 minutes of my life - clear and patient explanation, contrasting colours, good light and clear camera angle all made this tutorial very easy to follow. No more wasted time unpicking and replacing zips for me - thankyou.
this tutorial was very refreshing, to hear a British voice not American was a joy, clear and concise instructions without the usual waffling on. I do hope you continue to make more tutorials on professional finishes Thank You xxx
These are the very best tutorials on RUclips. Thank you so much. I rewatch them.. no distracting music, very clear instructions.. taking nothing for granted.. excellent camera work. I have watched many tutorials about sewing techniques.. and yours are the best.
This is the best tutorial! I was worried about sewing an invisible zip and found a lot of the videos and tutorials confusing. This is clear, detailed and not rushed. My zip came out perfect!!
Wow, that is very kind of you. Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely comment. I am really pleased that you enjoyed the tutorial and found it useful. Thank you. All best with your zips! Aneka :-))
I wish I had seen this sooner. As with all your tutorials, it is clear and well-paced, following the training mantra: "Tell them what you are going to tell them, tell them what you need to tell them, tell them what you've told them". You are a pleasure to watch, a pleasure to hear and a pleasure to be taught by. Thank you.
You have the most amazing speaking voice that I have ever heard. I don't think I've ever had such a fabulous tutorial in my life. This is the best zip tutorial in all of You Tube. Thank you so so much for this wonderful instruction.
I'm a beginner and self taught and this tutorial has helped me through two invisible zippers so far! I can imagine I'll keep coming back to watch it whenever I sew one until I feel comfortable with them, it's super helpful and everything is well explained. Such a lifesaver!
INCREDIBLE video!! For those of us learning, know that we appreciate the clear detail you go into, it makes the sometimes complicated world of sewing far easier and more accessible. Thank you!
You are simply amazing - best teacher ever! I am in a foreign country where I cannot find sewing classes in English, at least not from anyone who is an expert. I so much appreciate your tutorials, in fact, I think your videos are better than anything I could get live. The pace if perfect for my level and I like the detailed explanations, which I find useful and NOT too wordy. You are so generous to do this for free. Thank you!
As a seamstress who has installed hundreds of invisible zippers, I can say this is an excellent tutorial for someone learning how to put one in. I don't know why, but I still get an amazing sense of satisfaction when I look at the finished install. They really are easier than regular zippers and you get such a professional look.
Wow!! You are an amazing RUclips tutorialist. If they had annual awards you'd be a shoe-in. I've watched many sewing tutorials over the years, many very good, but you are amazing!! So thorough and clear. Thanks so much for your time. Much appreciated!
Hi Tatum, this is such a lovely message. Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful comment. You have made my day! 🥰 Just pleased I could help. 💛
I find that Annieke's instructions are so clear. She is so precise and her intonation is so clear. Well done for a brilliant lesson which covers even the faults that can be made and how to recover from them. Thank you!
Watching this from thousands of miles away and I can imagine how amazing it would be to learn from you in person!! But the way you've made this video is so close to learning in person! One of the best online tutorials that I have ever seen. Thank you so much!
This was the best tutorial I have ever seen on how to put in an invisible zipper. I am so grateful to be able to find it. The instructions are clear and the photos are excellent. Totally easy to follow.
Thank you for such a wonderfully detailed explanation on invisible zippers. All aspects and possible disasters were addressed so clearly. Feeling alot more confident now to tackle a new sewing technique.
At 62, I’m just learning to sew, and my first project is a dress with an invisible zipper. Out of many videos on this subject, yours is THE BEST!! I’m no longer scared to death that I’ll end up with a VISIBLE zipper!! LOL!!!
You are an amazing teacher. I am so happy I found your videos on You Tube. I have never had formal instructions on how to sew and in watching your videos you have answered so many of my questions. Thank you and please continue to share your expertise.
Hi Luanne, wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely comment. I am so pleased that you like my tutorials and have learned some new techniques. Thank you. Aneka :-))
You couldn't have said it better, you're the best teacher I've ever came across, you're, you're number one, thanks very, very much for sharing, god bless you
Hi Anthony, that is really very kind of you to say. I am so pleased that you found it useful and I wish you all the best sewing zips in the future. Thanks, Aneka
Top notch tutorial with clear explanations including optional basting, tacking and machine feet, fantastic videography and additional tutorials for plaid fabrics. Daniel
Aneka, you're such an amazing teacher, not everyone who can sew teaches sewing as well as you do! I really can't thank you enough for all your detailed tutorials; God bless 🙏🙏🙏
This is the BEST video tutorial on this topic that I have found. And I LOVE your accent! So patient and clear with instructions as well as possible issues that are encountered with solutions. Simply amazing!
I don’t even plan on sewing a zipper. The most i can do on a sewing machine is hem, but this video was explaining it so well that I couldn’t stop watching it. It didn’t even feel long at all. I actually enjoyed it because I felt like I was really learning something.
Your detailed instructions were GREAT! First zipper foot I've ever done and just followed you step by step sewing along the way to completion. My project came out fantastic!
Love this tutorial - it's so detailed, I feel like you are with me every time I put my invisible zipper on! Thanks so much for making this such a comprehensive video. I have sewed a number of invisible zips now and would have had no idea without your help!
Thank you! Your directions are clear, very precise, and delivered in a calm and comfortable rate of speed. And I love your accent! I like that you remind us of pitfalls to watch out for several times, and present different ways to think of inserting the zipper tape (the open book). The results are truly professional looking. Thank you again! ❤
Great video! I've been sewing a lot of years and a great zipper install can not be rushed. Believe me when I tell you it sometimes takes longer than this to get a zipper right. I find your videos to be extremely helpful. Thank you for taking the time to help those of us who need it.
Zippers have already been a mystery to me. I've had several teachers try to explain it and they go over things so fast that I don't understand it, but in 42 minutes you took your time and not only did I sew (successfully) my first zipper, I did an invisible one!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
This is amazing to hear - thank you so much for your lovely, positive review. I am SO pleased that I helped you crack it - this has made my day. Aneka xx
I love it! Beneficial to us who didn't had a formal training❤️💚 looking forward for more tutorials. Thank you and may the Lord bless you as you help others❤️❤️❤️
I finally sewed my first invisible zipper today! Great success. This is the only video where I had the “ah-ha” moment of “I can do this”. Thank you so much!
I saw 4 other invisible zippers on RUclips, this video is the best one. Thank you for using Metric as well, for us in Australia it helps so much- even though I've been sewing casually for 40 years. regards, from Brisbane Australia
This is the best explanation of how to sew an invisible zipper. I watched quite a few other videos but never understood how to align the zipper teeth with the sawing line. But with your video I finally got it! Thousand thanks for this great explanation!
Excellent tutorial. Easy to follow along. Accurate instructions and we'll taught. I searched many before finding this one and glad I took the time to keep looking. Thank you.🇬🇧
I found this extremely helpful because I was just struggling to put an invisible zipper on a dress I am making. I can't thank you enough for your help.
This is the best tutorial for positioning an invisible zipper. It works like magic. I just tried it and the zipper looks professional. Thanks so much Aneka.
This is an amazing tutorial! Your explanations were so clear and even allowed a total newbie to understand how these zippers worked. I was able to sew a very nice invisible zipper in my prom dress thanks to you!
I've just sewn my first excellent invisible zip!!!! I found this so easily to follow and finally understand just what it is I'm doing. Thank you so much.
Excellent video! It's been ages since I have sewn anything and an invisible zipper was always a challenge. Her method makes it easier and I will no longer fear it. My daughter doesn't like most patterns on dresses out there so I have been recruited to sew a few. Beyond zippers I used to be very good. Now I am ready to get started again to custom make a few aline short sleeved dresses. Thank you so much! I appreciate your articulate instructions, great photography and thankfully no annoying background music to distract. A+++ video!
Hi Helen, thank you for your lovely message. I am SO pleased you enjoyed it and I have been able to help you master the invisible zipper. Thank you and good luck with your sewing. Aneka x
If you’re still reading comments, Thank You!! You saved my dress project from a very poorly-designed, poorly executed PDF pattern which had, as a final construction step, the invisible side zip (specifically required) installed like a regular one. What a mess. Of the many sewing videos I’ve watched for various techniques, yours is far and away the clearest. Subscribed!
Aneka, thanks so much for this brilliant tutorial which explains the process very clearly. Now I am ready to tackle putting the invisible zip in my cushion and watching this video has certainly helped to refresh my memory.
+Jane Wilkie I am ever so pleased that you found it useful and a help to re-cap the steps. I wish you all the best finish the cushion covers. I look forward to seeing a picture!
I have been sewing for nearly 40 years but have never done an invisible zip. Thank you so much for your detailed explanation of how to do it - I feel a lot more confident to try.
Oh bless you that's very sweet. We try and keep it tidy so it's always enjoyable and clean for our students - but some days are better than others :-))!
I can’t thank you enough for this, and every other video you’ve made. I’ve just sewn my first invisible zip after watching this video, and it’s perfect. Thank you for your incredibly detailed, concise instruction.
Thank you for this fantastic tutorial! My first zip ever is finished :D I managed to change a really badly inserted in-your-face zipper on an old dress made by my mom in the 70's or the 80's that I'm refashioning into a crop top + skirt set for myself. The whole thing being very far from perfect, and me a beginner at sewing, I can't say it went smoothly... but after a lot of measuring, unpicking and restitching the skirt got a beautiful invisible zip!
Thank you for this clearly explained tutorial. You are indeed the best zipper teacher.😅 I managed to sew my zipper beautifully just by following your clip and tips!! You do repeat steps and warn us of pitfalls, and all that help us beginners.
Thank you for this great tutorial video on how to sew an invisible zipper. The instructions are clear and concise. This will be a great help to me when I am ready to sew an invisible zipper into one of my garments.
I watched this video twice and was inspired to practice sewing a zipper on left over pieces of quilting fabric. It turned out pretty good! I feeling confident enough to sew a zipper on a skirt. Thank you for this great tutorial.
This is awesome! I have followed your instructions and it actually worked!!! My zipper is perfect for the first time. Thanks so much! I wish you make more tutorials, they are so good :)
Thank you that is so kind of you. I am so pleased that I could help. I do my best to make as many tutorials as possible - there is never enough time in the day! I still teach in person classes most weeks, so I have to fit around these. I have some free dressmaking patterns I will be launching asap and this will come with LOTS of tutorials. Aneka :-))
I have finished my McCalls' skirt following your instructions. I would be very pleased with an outcome if it wouldn't be slightly too big for me in hip area. I measured myself and size 16 was exactly my size. the finished skirt however is too loose. As you said - they added 4 inches which really is too much. I wonder if I can do something now? I would hate to rework it since it is sewed so nicely :). But I suspect there is no other way?
Anna Olejnik Hi Anna, is it just the hip area? Is the waist ok? In that case it should be an easy fix. Decide how much you want to take in and where? Perhaps try the skirt on inside out and pin in new stitching lines around the hip. You want to do this to the side seams only. Make sure that both sides match and re sew the seam you have pinned. Check it is correct. If it is correct then you remove the original stitching and press the seam open. If you have lots of seam allowance now you might want to trim this off and finish it as you did before. Let me know how you get on. Thank you so much for following the tutorial, I do hope you liked it! Aneka x
“Just be positive. You’re always learning”. This will now be my mantra! Thankyou so much for another great tutorial. Going to follow this step by step for my first zip today. 😊
I have just put in my first invisible zipper, using this tutorial. It s extremely helpful. The detailed explanation helps to keep me on track, as they tell me exactly what to look out for. I have used several of your videos and they have greatly contributed to my sewing experience. Keep it up.
So pleased to have found your site. Your video is so clear and easy to follow. Thank you very much. I look forward to following you on your other videos.
Thank you for your wonderful tutorial on inserting a concealed zip, it was most helpful. I have to adjust a bridesmaid dress my granddaughter is wearing (it was purchased abroad by the bride and is far too big) and it has a concealed zip which I will have to remove and insert again once I have taken the dress in and in all my years of sewing (54) I have never encountered a concealed zip! Or rather I think I may have steered clear of it. You explain it so thoroughly and clearly and the photography is wonderful. You have a real gift for properly explaining. Thank you so much for teaching an old dog a new trick.
Hello Phyllis, thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely comment. I am so pleased that you like my video and style of explaining. I wish you all the best with the adjustment, but I am sure that you will do a beautiful job. Best, Aneka
This is my always problem when sewing, always with the invisible zip, I hope I can do this perfectly after few practice like what you said. I just want a professional finish. As always thank you for sharing this video, I enjoyed learning.
Thank you Aneka. Your tutorial was immensely helpful to me with some project I had. I watched it several times to get it right. One thing I didn't do which caused a problem later on was that I didn't watch the end part of the tutorial regarding how to finish the end of the zipper. It would have saved me huge headaches as I couldn't understand why the end part of the invisible zipper would be harder than the zipper itself. Now that I've watched again - to the end I know what to do and will do some practicing. Looking forward to more of your tutorials. I would love to take a certificate class from you if any are offered online. Many things you teach were not taught in my current course unfortunately. Thanks so much again.
Hi Elizabeth, Thank you so such a lovely message. I am so pleased I could help. I do have some Online Classes on my website: madetosew.com/classes/online-classes/ More will come this year. They don't currently have certificates, but I can definitely make this happen. Thanks, Aneka
Hi, you are like having a tutor in a classroom, and I was wondering if you have more videos with different styles of clothings that you have tutored, that are on sale. I was planning on taking a course, but you are the closest to learning at home on how to sew. Thanks for you patience for being so through on explaining each step.
+Meesee black Thank is SUCH a lovely thing to say, thank you. I am SO pleased that you enjoyed the tutorial and found it useful. I don't currently have any other videos (than those available on RUclips), but I have started to film some that you will be able to download from our website (www.madetosew.com); pattern cutting, dressmaking, bag making etc. Hopefully these will help when they are ready! I also do Skype tutorials if you are ever stuck on a specific issue. Good luck with your sewing and hopefully I will have some other videos to help you soon. Aneka x
I followed your instructions today and inserted my first concealed zip. I actually found it easier than a normal zip. I am going to use concealed zips from now on. Thank you so much.
Oh I am so pleased. Yes I agree that they are easier and look more professional than normal zips. So pleased that I could help you. Best Wishes, Aneka x
You are a fantastic teacher. Your extreme detail is so helpful and you speak with such clarity I can follow you every step of the way. Thank you for your encouraging and informative instructions.
I know you made this 8 years ago, but in case you’re still seeing comments, THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!!
this was amazing. I paused, pinned, went back, rewatched, a number of times and came out with a lovely zipper. Could not have asked for a more clear tutorial
Thanks so much Kelly. So pleased you liked it. Aneka x
This was the BEST invisible zipper tutorial. You not only teach exactly how to do it, you give so many nuggets on why and what could go wrong and how to correct it if it does. Thank you so much for all the detail in this!!
Thanks so much Heather. Glad you enjoyed it.
Ignore the rude comments - they are just trolls looking for attention. All of us here to actually learn how to do this are very grateful for you intricate explanations. Thank you! I definitely want to try an invisible zipper now.
Oh thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely message and for being so kind. I am grateful for your lovely comment and am pleased that you and hopefully others feel that way. Thank you so much! Good luck with your sewing. Aneka :-))
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@@elenac7933 there are absolutely rude comments. Many people complained about the length of the video and called it boring. I wouldn't say "there are no bad comments" if you only looked at the top comments 3 years after this person commented.
The best spent 43 minutes of my life - clear and patient explanation, contrasting colours, good light and clear camera angle all made this tutorial very easy to follow. No more wasted time unpicking and replacing zips for me - thankyou.
Thanks so much Lesley. I really appreciate this. Aneka x
Thank you so much, I'm going to try my first invisible zipper today
this tutorial was very refreshing, to hear a British voice not American was a joy, clear and concise instructions without the usual waffling on. I do hope you continue to make more tutorials on professional finishes Thank You xxx
Thanks very much Maria. Really appreciate this. Aneka xx
Love this video! Please don't take it down. Yes it's the best. How about that 6 years later and still the best.
Thank you very very much. Aneka x
These are the very best tutorials on RUclips. Thank you so much. I rewatch them.. no distracting music, very clear instructions.. taking nothing for granted.. excellent camera work. I have watched many tutorials about sewing techniques.. and yours are the best.
This is the best tutorial! I was worried about sewing an invisible zip and found a lot of the videos and tutorials confusing. This is clear, detailed and not rushed. My zip came out perfect!!
Wow, that is very kind of you. Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely comment. I am really pleased that you enjoyed the tutorial and found it useful. Thank you. All best with your zips! Aneka :-))
I wish I had seen this sooner. As with all your tutorials, it is clear and well-paced, following the training mantra: "Tell them what you are going to tell them, tell them what you need to tell them, tell them what you've told them". You are a pleasure to watch, a pleasure to hear and a pleasure to be taught by. Thank you.
Thanks so very much. Really appreciate it.
As a guy just getting started in sewing, thank you for the amazing clear direction and explanations.
So pleased I could help.
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You have the most amazing speaking voice that I have ever heard. I don't think I've ever had such a fabulous tutorial in my life. This is the best zip tutorial in all of You Tube. Thank you so so much for this wonderful instruction.
Wow, thank you Cathleen. That is so lovely for you to say. Aneka x
I'm a beginner and self taught and this tutorial has helped me through two invisible zippers so far! I can imagine I'll keep coming back to watch it whenever I sew one until I feel comfortable with them, it's super helpful and everything is well explained. Such a lifesaver!
Thanks so much April. 💖
INCREDIBLE video!! For those of us learning, know that we appreciate the clear detail you go into, it makes the sometimes complicated world of sewing far easier and more accessible. Thank you!
Thank you very much. Glad you liked it. Aneka x
You are simply amazing - best teacher ever! I am in a foreign country where I cannot find sewing classes in English, at least not from anyone who is an expert. I so much appreciate your tutorials, in fact, I think your videos are better than anything I could get live. The pace if perfect for my level and I like the detailed explanations, which I find useful and NOT too wordy. You are so generous to do this for free. Thank you!
Thank you so much Patty. Aneka xx
Beautiful, crystal clear video. All camera angles, lighting, contrasting colors, and placement of hands are well thought-out for maximum clarity.
Thank you very much. Aneka x
As a seamstress who has installed hundreds of invisible zippers, I can say this is an excellent tutorial for someone learning how to put one in. I don't know why, but I still get an amazing sense of satisfaction when I look at the finished install. They really are easier than regular zippers and you get such a professional look.
Thank you for such a lovely message. I completely agree that they are easier and more professional looking that other zippers. Aneka x
This is THE best Invisible Zipper application video on RUclips!!! Thanks MadeToSew! The camera work and audio are also highly professional!
Thanks so much Brenda. Really appreciate that.
Wow!! You are an amazing RUclips tutorialist. If they had annual awards you'd be a shoe-in. I've watched many sewing tutorials over the years, many very good, but you are amazing!! So thorough and clear. Thanks so much for your time. Much appreciated!
Hi Tatum, this is such a lovely message. Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful comment. You have made my day! 🥰 Just pleased I could help. 💛
I find that Annieke's instructions are so clear. She is so precise and her intonation is so clear. Well done for a brilliant lesson which covers even the faults that can be made and how to recover from them. Thank you!
Thank you Carole.
Watching this from thousands of miles away and I can imagine how amazing it would be to learn from you in person!! But the way you've made this video is so close to learning in person! One of the best online tutorials that I have ever seen. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much. This means such a lot. Huge thank you for taking the time to comment, and make my day! Aneka x
So true!!!!
This was the best tutorial I have ever seen on how to put in an invisible zipper. I am so grateful to be able to find it. The instructions are clear and the photos are excellent. Totally easy to follow.
Thank you so much. Glad you liked it.
Thank you for such a wonderfully detailed explanation on invisible zippers. All aspects and possible disasters were addressed so clearly. Feeling alot more confident now to tackle a new sewing technique.
Thank you Bronwyn. Glad I could help.
I have taken a sewing course, saw endless videos and can say that this is the best tutorial by far. Zip came out perfect on the first go. Thank you!!!
Thanks so much. Glad I could help.
At 62, I’m just learning to sew, and my first project is a dress with an invisible zipper. Out of many videos on this subject, yours is THE BEST!! I’m no longer scared to death that I’ll end up with a VISIBLE zipper!! LOL!!!
redrobyn Good luck 👍🏻
Amazing news, SO pleased I could help. I hope it went ok? Aneka x
This is one of the most clear and clean invisible zip tutorial, no rush and very patient, thank you very much.
I have watch many clips for the same topic, all left me headache and confused, yours take more than 40 mins and I just enjoy it all the long.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm very pleased it was helpful and that you enjoyed it.
You are an amazing teacher. I am so happy I found your videos on You Tube.
I have never had formal instructions on how to sew and in watching your videos you have answered so many of my questions.
Thank you and please continue to share your expertise.
Hi Luanne, wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely comment. I am so pleased that you like my tutorials and have learned some new techniques. Thank you. Aneka :-))
You couldn't have said it better, you're the best teacher I've ever came across, you're, you're number one, thanks very, very much for sharing, god bless you
Thank you so much for your very kind words. I'm very pleased you have found it helpful.
the best tutorial of all i have seen on anything absolute treasure, crystal clear. thanks
Hi Anthony, that is really very kind of you to say. I am so pleased that you found it useful and I wish you all the best sewing zips in the future. Thanks, Aneka
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The best teacher on you tube. Clear and precise instructions.well done.!!
Thank you! so much!😍
Top notch tutorial with clear explanations including optional basting, tacking and machine feet, fantastic videography and additional tutorials for plaid fabrics. Daniel
Thanks so much Daniel.
Thank you so much for your easy to follow instructions. I feel confident now to put in an invisible zip and look forward to more of your videos.
Glad it was helpful!
FINALLY, a video where the person explains exactly what's going on
Thanks so much. So glad I could help you.
Aneka, you're such an amazing teacher, not everyone who can sew teaches sewing as well as you do! I really can't thank you enough for all your detailed tutorials; God bless 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much!
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You're welcome!
You are great at these online tutorials , l have learned so many things from you, many thanks keep going we all appreciate you.❤
Thanks so much Wendy.
Wendy I do agree ❤
This is the BEST video tutorial on this topic that I have found. And I LOVE your accent! So patient and clear with instructions as well as possible issues that are encountered with solutions. Simply amazing!
Thank you so much for your lovely words. Really pleased I could help. Thank you. Aneka x
I don’t even plan on sewing a zipper. The most i can do on a sewing machine is hem, but this video was explaining it so well that I couldn’t stop watching it. It didn’t even feel long at all. I actually enjoyed it because I felt like I was really learning something.
Thanks so much Kelly, that really means a lot. Thank you and glad you learned something. Aneka x
Your detailed instructions were GREAT! First zipper foot I've ever done and just followed you step by step sewing along the way to completion. My project came out fantastic!
Wonderful. Glad that I could help. Aneka x
Love this tutorial - it's so detailed, I feel like you are with me every time I put my invisible zipper on! Thanks so much for making this such a comprehensive video. I have sewed a number of invisible zips now and would have had no idea without your help!
Thanks Michael. Glad it worked for you.
Thank you! Your directions are clear, very precise, and delivered in a calm and comfortable rate of speed. And I love your accent! I like that you remind us of pitfalls to watch out for several times, and present different ways to think of inserting the zipper tape (the open book). The results are truly professional looking. Thank you again! ❤
First time sewing an invisible zipper and with your tutorial it turned out amazing!
Amazing! so pleased.
I rewatched this as a reminder and I got it right without any faffing around..It felt goood! Please never take this video down
Bless you Sherol, that is so kind of you and SO pleased you love the video so much. I don't plan to take it down! Aneka xx
Great video! I've been sewing a lot of years and a great zipper install can not be rushed. Believe me when I tell you it sometimes takes longer than this to get a zipper right. I find your videos to be extremely helpful. Thank you for taking the time to help those of us who need it.
Hi Joanne, thank you for such a lovely message. I am so pleased that I could help and you enjoy my videos. Thank you, Aneka
Zippers have already been a mystery to me. I've had several teachers try to explain it and they go over things so fast that I don't understand it, but in 42 minutes you took your time and not only did I sew (successfully) my first zipper, I did an invisible one!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
This is amazing to hear - thank you so much for your lovely, positive review. I am SO pleased that I helped you crack it - this has made my day. Aneka xx
I love it! Beneficial to us who didn't had a formal training❤️💚 looking forward for more tutorials. Thank you and may the Lord bless you as you help others❤️❤️❤️
Thank you. Glad this helped you.
I finally sewed my first invisible zipper today! Great success. This is the only video where I had the “ah-ha” moment of “I can do this”. Thank you so much!
I saw 4 other invisible zippers on RUclips, this video is the best one. Thank you for using Metric as well, for us in Australia it helps so much- even though I've been sewing casually for 40 years. regards, from Brisbane Australia
Thank you very much Marietta. Aneka x
This is the best explanation of how to sew an invisible zipper. I watched quite a few other videos but never understood how to align the zipper teeth with the sawing line. But with your video I finally got it! Thousand thanks for this great explanation!
Thank you so much. That really means a lot. Glad you got it! ❤️
Excellent tutorial. Easy to follow along. Accurate instructions and we'll taught.
I searched many before finding this one and glad I took the time to keep looking.
Thank you.🇬🇧
Hi there, so pleased that you like my tutorial and I have been able to help you. Thank you and good luck with your sewing. Aneka
Watched 3 other videos on sewing an invisible zipper and this one was the best. You provided many tips the others didn't.
Thank you so much, I"m pleased it was helpful
I found this extremely helpful because I was just struggling to put an invisible zipper on a dress I am making. I can't thank you enough for your help.
Thank you. Really pleased I could help!
This is the best tutorial for positioning an invisible zipper. It works like magic. I just tried it and the zipper looks professional. Thanks so much Aneka.
Oh I am so pleased it worked for you. Thank you so much. Good luck with the next zip. Aneka
Absolutely loved this video. You were so precise, and the closeup views are so helpful. Thanks!!
Oh thank you JoAnne, I am really pleased you enjoyed it. I wish you all the best with your invisible zips in the future. Aneka
Thank you for the most comprehensive tutorial I have ever seen. Nothing else has been so clear.
Thank you very much Sue. Aneka x
This is an amazing tutorial! Your explanations were so clear and even allowed a total newbie to understand how these zippers worked. I was able to sew a very nice invisible zipper in my prom dress thanks to you!
Thank you so much Catherine.
An absolutely ace instruction video. Beautifully filmed - clear, precise, informative. I'm SO very grateful to you for posting this. Thank you.
Hi Celia, thank you for your lovely, kind words. I am so pleased that you liked it. Thank you, Aneka x
Celia Dolan tanks so much we re grateful
I've just sewn my first excellent invisible zip!!!! I found this so easily to follow and finally understand just what it is I'm doing. Thank you so much.
Thanks Drew. Glad it helped. Aneka
Excellent video! It's been ages since I have sewn anything and an invisible zipper was always a challenge. Her method makes it easier and I will no longer fear it. My daughter doesn't like most patterns on dresses out there so I have been recruited to sew a few. Beyond zippers I used to be very good. Now I am ready to get started again to custom make a few aline short sleeved dresses. Thank you so much! I appreciate your articulate instructions, great photography and thankfully no annoying background music to distract. A+++ video!
Very pleased that you liked the video. Thank you.
Excellent Excellent Excellent. I have been a sewer since I was a child, but never quite mastered the invisible Zip... revelation.. Thank you x
Hi Helen, thank you for your lovely message. I am SO pleased you enjoyed it and I have been able to help you master the invisible zipper. Thank you and good luck with your sewing. Aneka x
If you’re still reading comments, Thank You!! You saved my dress project from a very poorly-designed, poorly executed PDF pattern which had, as a final construction step, the invisible side zip (specifically required) installed like a regular one. What a mess. Of the many sewing videos I’ve watched for various techniques, yours is far and away the clearest. Subscribed!
Aneka, thanks so much for this brilliant tutorial which explains the process very clearly. Now I am ready to tackle putting the invisible zip in my cushion and watching this video has certainly helped to refresh my memory.
+Jane Wilkie I am ever so pleased that you found it useful and a help to re-cap the steps. I wish you all the best finish the cushion covers. I look forward to seeing a picture!
This was a great tutorial! I am new to the world of non stretch sewing at age 64 and invisible zips are my nemesis. Thank you for your detailed video.
The BEST tutorial ever! THANK YOU! I finally learned how to insert an invisible zipper properly and easily.
Thanks Darlene.
I have been sewing for nearly 40 years but have never done an invisible zip. Thank you so much for your detailed explanation of how to do it - I feel a lot more confident to try.
So pleased.
You have the most organized sewing room I've seen on RUclips.
Oh bless you that's very sweet. We try and keep it tidy so it's always enjoyable and clean for our students - but some days are better than others :-))!
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I can’t thank you enough for this, and every other video you’ve made.
I’ve just sewn my first invisible zip after watching this video, and it’s perfect. Thank you for your incredibly detailed, concise instruction.
Yay! So pleased Kiki. Glad it worked for you.
Thank you for this fantastic tutorial! My first zip ever is finished :D I managed to change a really badly inserted in-your-face zipper on an old dress made by my mom in the 70's or the 80's that I'm refashioning into a crop top + skirt set for myself. The whole thing being very far from perfect, and me a beginner at sewing, I can't say it went smoothly... but after a lot of measuring, unpicking and restitching the skirt got a beautiful invisible zip!
Wow this sounds incredible, what an amazing project. Glad I could help. Aneka x
I have watched 3 of your tutorials this afternoon and they are so comprehensive. Very well done, thank you!
Hi Stephanie, thank you, that is very kind. Really pleased I could help you. Aneka x
Excellent tutorial. I'm about to put in my first invisible zip and this has been invaluable. Thank you so much.
Thank you. Glad I could help.
saved my life this video, completing my assignment with this and passing my semester. So grateful
Very pleased I could help Amita. Congrats on passing your semester.
Hi, this is the first time I have put in an invisible zip and it went in perfectly due to watching your tutorial first. Thank you.
Denise Collinson Hi Denise, thank you so much, so pleased I have been able to help. Aneka x
Thank you for this clearly explained tutorial. You are indeed the best zipper teacher.😅 I managed to sew my zipper beautifully just by following your clip and tips!! You do repeat steps and warn us of pitfalls, and all that help us beginners.
As always you’re the best Aneka!
I am so pleased Shirley. Thank you. Aneka 😃
Thank you for this great tutorial video on how to sew an invisible zipper. The instructions are clear and concise. This will be a great help to me when I am ready to sew an invisible zipper into one of my garments.
So glad I could help Vanessa.
I've never used a sewing machine before and now I'm sewing my first project thanks to your very helpful tutorial thank you so much
Thanks so much. Aneka
I watched this video twice and was inspired to practice sewing a zipper on left over pieces of quilting fabric. It turned out pretty good! I feeling confident enough to sew a zipper on a skirt. Thank you for this great tutorial.
Great news, so pleased.
Thank-you so much. Your explanations helped me understand all the moving parts to place that invisible zipper.
Fantastic news, I am so pleased. Aneka x
Excellent explaination of inserting an invisible zip. Clear, precise & explained what could go wrong & how to rectify. Thank you
Thank you very much Dee. Aneka x
Thank you so much for this video! You explain everything so clearly, that even a beginner, like myself, can understand.
I am so pleased you enjoyed the video and understood the process. Thank you for your lovely words. Good luck with your zips!
You are such a very good teacher. Very detailed and even help troubleshooting. Thanks a lot.
Thank you Shannon. That's very kind. I'm pleased I could help.
This is awesome! I have followed your instructions and it actually worked!!! My zipper is perfect for the first time. Thanks so much! I wish you make more tutorials, they are so good :)
Thank you that is so kind of you. I am so pleased that I could help. I do my best to make as many tutorials as possible - there is never enough time in the day! I still teach in person classes most weeks, so I have to fit around these. I have some free dressmaking patterns I will be launching asap and this will come with LOTS of tutorials. Aneka :-))
I have finished my McCalls' skirt following your instructions. I would be very pleased with an outcome if it wouldn't be slightly too big for me in hip area. I measured myself and size 16 was exactly my size. the finished skirt however is too loose. As you said - they added 4 inches which really is too much. I wonder if I can do something now? I would hate to rework it since it is sewed so nicely :). But I suspect there is no other way?
Anna Olejnik Hi Anna, is it just the hip area? Is the waist ok? In that case it should be an easy fix. Decide how much you want to take in and where? Perhaps try the skirt on inside out and pin in new stitching lines around the hip. You want to do this to the side seams only. Make sure that both sides match and re sew the seam you have pinned. Check it is correct. If it is correct then you remove the original stitching and press the seam open. If you have lots of seam allowance now you might want to trim this off and finish it as you did before. Let me know how you get on. Thank you so much for following the tutorial, I do hope you liked it! Aneka x
I am definitely going to try this. Thanks so much for your advise!
I hope it works. Aneka x
I know this video is around 6 years old or so-but I want to say thank you very much! Your tutorial is extremely informative.
Thank you, you message means a lot. Thanks for taking the time to write it. Aneka x
Yes. Aneka's videos never go out of style 😊
“Just be positive. You’re always learning”. This will now be my mantra! Thankyou so much for another great tutorial. Going to follow this step by step for my first zip today. 😊
Thank you 💖
I have just put in my first invisible zipper, using this tutorial. It s extremely helpful. The detailed explanation helps to keep me on track, as they tell me exactly what to look out for. I have used several of your videos and they have greatly contributed to my sewing experience. Keep it up.
Thank you very much Deborah.
So pleased to have found your site. Your video is so clear and easy to follow. Thank you very much. I look forward to following you on your other videos.
Hi Anne, thank you for your kind words, really pleased that I could help and you enjoy my style of teaching. Thank you, Aneka x
Wow! First time someone actually explains in detail how an invisible zipper is sewn! Thanks!
Thank you! I'm so pleased you have found it useful.
I DID IT! I DID IT! THANKYOU! NEVER COULD HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOUR GUIDANCE!!! 🌺🌺🌺😊
I am so pleased this is amazing.
Thank you so much.i followed the instructions and my zipper looks so professional. Thank you again.
Keep up the good work.
You’re welcome 😊
Wish I could like it more than once. Wonderfully explained! thank you
That's so kind, thank you. I'm so pleased you have found it to be useful and informative.
Thank you for your wonderful tutorial on inserting a concealed zip, it was most helpful. I have to adjust a bridesmaid dress my granddaughter is wearing (it was purchased abroad by the bride and is far too big) and it has a concealed zip which I will have to remove and insert again once I have taken the dress in and in all my years of sewing (54) I have never encountered a concealed zip! Or rather I think I may have steered clear of it. You explain it so thoroughly and clearly and the photography is wonderful. You have a real gift for properly explaining. Thank you so much for teaching an old dog a new trick.
Hello Phyllis, thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely comment. I am so pleased that you like my video and style of explaining. I wish you all the best with the adjustment, but I am sure that you will do a beautiful job. Best, Aneka
This is my always problem when sewing, always with the invisible zip, I hope I can do this perfectly after few practice like what you said. I just want a professional finish. As always thank you for sharing this video, I enjoyed learning.
Good luck, you will get there! Aneka
Excellent video. I have sewn for years but always been intimidated by invisible zips. It turned out excellent. Thanks so very much.
Thanks very much Judith, so pleased that you enjoyed it and I could help.
I love all of you're brilliant tutorials, so clear, thank you.
Thank you Elizabeth, so pleased you enjoy them. Aneka
Thank you Aneka. Your tutorial was immensely helpful to me with some project I had. I watched it several times to get it right. One thing I didn't do which caused a problem later on was that I didn't watch the end part of the tutorial regarding how to finish the end of the zipper. It would have saved me huge headaches as I couldn't understand why the end part of the invisible zipper would be harder than the zipper itself. Now that I've watched again - to the end I know what to do and will do some practicing. Looking forward to more of your tutorials. I would love to take a certificate class from you if any are offered online. Many things you teach were not taught in my current course unfortunately. Thanks so much again.
Hi Elizabeth, Thank you so such a lovely message. I am so pleased I could help. I do have some Online Classes on my website: madetosew.com/classes/online-classes/ More will come this year. They don't currently have certificates, but I can definitely make this happen. Thanks, Aneka
Hi, you are like having a tutor in a classroom, and I was wondering if you have more videos with different styles of clothings that you have tutored, that are on sale. I was planning on taking a course, but you are the closest to learning at home on how to sew. Thanks for you patience for being so through on explaining each step.
+Meesee black Thank is SUCH a lovely thing to say, thank you. I am SO pleased that you enjoyed the tutorial and found it useful. I don't currently have any other videos (than those available on RUclips), but I have started to film some that you will be able to download from our website (www.madetosew.com); pattern cutting, dressmaking, bag making etc. Hopefully these will help when they are ready! I also do Skype tutorials if you are ever stuck on a specific issue. Good luck with your sewing and hopefully I will have some other videos to help you soon. Aneka x
+Made To Sew The pleasure is all mine and I am looking forward to your guidance. x
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I followed your instructions today and inserted my first concealed zip. I actually found it easier than a normal zip. I am going to use concealed zips from now on. Thank you so much.
Oh I am so pleased. Yes I agree that they are easier and look more professional than normal zips. So pleased that I could help you. Best Wishes, Aneka x
Holy! I never imagined how complicated invisible zippers could be!
Once you have done them a few times they aren't that complicated. Just comes with practise! :-))
They are easy to sew it.
You are a fantastic teacher. Your extreme detail is so helpful and you speak with such clarity I can follow you every step of the way. Thank you for your encouraging and informative instructions.
Thank you so much Maryann. This really means a lot.
Thank you. Very informative lesson. I really understand now about “do and don’ts” re invisible zips. Good job.
Thank you Patricia.
thank you so much for the clear instructions. I saved this for few years now to refer when i want.
Thank you, I'm glad it was helpful. That's a great idea.