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Insert A Lapped Zipper

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

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/insert-a-lapped-zipper • Posted by Shop Showcase

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

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

0 h 05

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

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

Instructions

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    Baste seam together using long stitch length and press open seam

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

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    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)

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    Using a seam ripper open the seam line