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Press the edges of the fabric where the zipper will be installed to create sharp, clean edges.

For visual learners, this video from Lauren's Top Tops shows the standard centered zip method, while this video from Professor Pincushion covers the process of installing a zipper in a seam. To make sure this fits your project, are you: (clothing) or a bag ?

If assembling a zipper from a continuous chain, insert the slider head by cutting a small V into the zipper teeth, feeding both sides in, and pulling the slider up. lb.zip

Turn the fabric over to the right side. Start at the bottom, stitching up one side of the zipper, turning at the top, and coming back down on the other side.

Pin the fabric pieces right-sides together and sew from the bottom up to the marked point where the zipper opening begins using a regular stitch. Press the edges of the fabric where the

Open the zipper. With the garment wrong-side up, place the upside-down zipper (head facing down) over the seam allowance, aligning the teeth perfectly with the seam line.

Install a zipper foot on your sewing machine to allow stitching close to the teeth. If assembling a zipper from a continuous chain,

Switch to a basting stitch (long, temporary stitch) to close the remaining opening, and press the entire seam allowance open. Installation: Setting the Zipper