O.K. y'all! I didn't explain how I attach a zipper in my skirt tutorial, hence the reason for this post. So here goes!
WARNING: These instructions were created by a self taught seamstress. They are not perfect by any means.
Fly with Christ!
Rachel : )
WARNING: These instructions were created by a self taught seamstress. They are not perfect by any means.
Supplies: Zipper (in correct size), pins, contrasting thread, and an item longing to have a zipper. : )
Pin your zipper into place. This may take a few tries, but an even zipper is worth it. I like to line up my material to the edge of the zipper.
Baste the zipper into place by stitching where the pins were with a straight seem. THIS DOES NOT NEED TO BE PERFECT! The stitches don't need to be too small or they will be hard to pull out later. They also don't need to be too big or your zipper will slide around.
If you have a zipper presser foot, attach it to your machine now.
Start at the top of the zipper, it is best to have it unzipped, backstitch, and continue on down the edge.
When you get to the bottom, lower the needle into the material, lift up the presser foot, and make a 90 degree turn, keeping the zipper to the right of the presser foot. Lower the presser foot and stitch along the bottom of the zipper.
Again, lower the needle, raise the presser foot and make another 90 degree angle. Stitch along the edge until the end, backstitch and trim the strings.
Now we need to remove the basting thread.
Simply pull the basting thread out.
This is what it should look like.
And then you're done! Don't forget to iron it when you are done. Just remember to take your time and practice makes perfect!
Fly with Christ!
Rachel : )
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