Insert A Lapped Zipper

Learn how-to insert a lapped zipper with Remnant Kings, Edinburgh

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Inserting a zip isn’t as tricky as some can make it out to be.

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You Will Need (2 things)

  • Sewing Machine
  • Zipper

Steps (4 steps, 5 minutes)

  1. 1

    Baste seam together using long stitch length and press open seam

  2. 2

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

  3. 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)

  4. 4

    Using a seam ripper open the seam line