Side zip

Without a doubt, invisible zippers give a much cleaner and more professional finish to garments – particularly for side and back openings on all types of garments. Because they are a very different application to your standard zipper, they may...

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How to sew a zipper - sewing a zipper fly is easy

Have you ever noticed how vintage dress patterns usually have side zips instead of the back zips found in most modern patterns? A well-made vintage dress will almost always have a side lapped closure - and a metal zip, of course. I think there's something so sophisticated about a perfectly-executed side zipper. It adds that lovely authentic touch to your retro sewing projects. Here's how! Sew the left side seam of your dress, leaving an opening for your zipper (the opening is generally 14"…

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Zip front

Guthrie & Ghani Fabric Shop on Instagram: "✂️Got a zip that’s too long? ✂️⁠ ⁠ No worries! Here’s how to make it perfect and pretty: ⁠ 1️⃣ Mark where you want the end of your zip. ⁠ 2️⃣ Do a wide zigzag stitch over this point. ⁠ 3️⃣ Snip the rest off about 1.5cm below.⁠ 4️⃣ Cut a 4x5cm fabric scrap, press edges by 0.5cm, then in half. ⁠ 5️⃣ Position over the end of your zip and stitch in place. ⁠ ⁠ 🎉Yay and neat and pretty finish!⁠ ⁠ ✂️Share your zip shortening tips with us in the…

Right, now that Vogue Festival is out of the way, the next Vogue event to diarise is the Met Gala, coming on 6th May. Especially if you’re a celeb-loving fashion fan. The red carpet arrivals …