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Learn how-to insert a lapped zipper with Remnant Kings, Edinburgh
Inserting a zip isn’t as tricky as some can make it out to be.

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  • How to sew a zipper. Insert A Lapped Zipper - Step 1
    Step 1

    Baste seam together using long stitch length and press open seam

  • How to sew a zipper. Insert A Lapped Zipper - Step 2
    Step 2

    Place zip behind seam with centre of teeth lined up with seam line
    Topstitch zip in place about 3mm away from teeth

  • How to sew a zipper. Insert A Lapped Zipper - Step 3
    Step 3

    Stitch around full zip with standard stitch length with a careful back-tack across the bottom of the zip (be careful as this can damage needle)

  • How to sew a zipper. Insert A Lapped Zipper - Step 4
    Step 4

    Using a seam ripper open the seam line

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