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Inserting a zip isn’t as tricky as some can make it out to be.
Inserting a zip isn’t as tricky as some can make it out to be.
Baste seam together using long stitch length and press open seam
Place zip behind seam with centre of teeth lined up with seam line Topstitch zip in place about 3mm away from teeth
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)
Using a seam ripper open the seam line