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    the pattern (otto 6/2007, betty pinafore), calls for invisible zipper but i dont have one on hand that is long enough and dont feel like making the drive to the store. so i use regular zipper and did a tute! if you are doing this with knit or any fabric with stretch, you have to interface the area where the zipper will be sewn. i am using corduroy.

    1. prepare the pattern pieces and zipper. these are the back pieces. then serge/finish the raw edges of the back seam.


    2. now with the back pieces right side together (not shown here), the teeny green marking on the pattern is where the zipper is suppose to end. sew normal stitch where the coral line is, backstitch, then continue on to sew basting stitch where the black line is.


    3. then iron the seam open, you should then end up with something like this.


    4. align the zipper, teeth side down to the middle of the joined seam. if you have wonder tape, you might want to tack the zipper down to the SA so it wont shift as you sew.


    5. flip it to the right side and sew on the right side with a zipper foot. this is where it can get tricky, you should be able to feel the zipper teeth while you sew this on. when you reach the bottom, pivot, sew across the zipper, then sew the other side of the zipper.


    6. once you are done, this is how it should like on the wrong side. the stitches are even b/c i was able to feel the zipper teeth as i sew the zipper on.


    7. next rip the basting stitch, making sure you dont rip the *normal* stitch.


    8. and you are done.






    the *flap* around the fabric doesnt hinder the zipper from opening and closing properly.

    hope this helps someone
    mom to a 12 years old girly girl and a 10 years old smarty pants little man.

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    Re: concealed centred zipper tute

    I love you for this!! tyvm

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    Re: concealed centred zipper tute

    thank you so much for this, aida! i find your tutorials really easy to follow.
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    Re: concealed centred zipper tute

    Quote Originally Posted by davi23 View Post
    thank you so much for this, aida! i find your tutorials really easy to follow.
    thanks!, i think probably b/c i am soo bad with words that i take a million pictures instead..lol
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    Re: concealed centred zipper tute

    Awesome!

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    Re: concealed centred zipper tute

    Quote Originally Posted by northernmama View Post
    thanks!, i think probably b/c i am soo bad with words that i take a million pictures instead..lol
    i don't think you are bad with words but i am definitely a visual learner so the million pictures really helps.
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    Re: concealed centred zipper tute

    Awesome tute!!! Will definitely have to try this! Thank you so much!
    Sarah, in love with Pearry, mama to Pearry 2 and Isabella (Born breech at home), Benjamin Paul, my Jan 1st bebe
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    Re: concealed centred zipper tute

    I <3 this! It is exactly how I do it, except I use glue stick to tack it in place.
    Samantha (Sam) Wife to Gregory
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    Re: concealed centred zipper tute

    That's awesome. Thanks!
    Heather, mommy to Kitania 2-10-2007
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