Tutorials and Guides for Sewing in Zippers

Zippers tend to scare people off. There really is no reason to be afraid of sewing a zipper. Learn and practice on scraps of fabric to master...

It's tough to shop for a zipper if you don't know what kind of zipper you need. This guide to the different kinds of zippers available for sewing, will guide you learning what kind of zipper you need for the project you are sewing.

These step by step directions to sew in a centered zipper will guide you through everything you need to know, one step at a time, with accompanying photos for each step of the process.

The zipper commonly found in slacks and skirts is a lapped zipper application. Find how to sew a lapped zipper and tips and tricks to sewing a lapped zipper her.

These directions are written to guide some one through inserting an invisible zipper. Each step of the process is accompanied by a photo to simplify understanding each and every step.

Sewing an invisible zipper is easy with a few simple tricks. Learn tips and tricks to sewing in an invisible zipper in these informative pages.

Need help learning how to sew in zippers? This article will guide you through how to sew in a centered zipper with results you will be proud of. The pointers, tips and tricks for sewing in zippers are bound to have you sewing in zippers with ease. If your not satisfied with the way a centered zipper application looks when you are done, review...

Watching a video can remove much of the mystery about how to sew a zipper. Watching the process from start to finish removes the mystery!

Learn about the various kinds of zippers to know what kind of zipper to purchase when you are replacing or sewing in a new zipper.

A lapped zipper is one with one side of the fabric, covering the zipper rather than the zipper centered in the seam allowance. These step by step directions, with photos, will guide you through sewing in a lapped zipper application.

Jeans usually have topstitching that is almost impossible to match. Learn how to replace the broken zipper without disturbing the topstitching here.

Shortening a zipper to have a zipper the length you want is not a hard task. You'll find step by step directions to shorten a zipper here.

Instructions for setting a zipper with grosgrain ribbon.

Seamstress Jan Zallee explains how to put in a new zipper.

The Home Sewing Association shares full instructions on inserting an invisible zipper.

The Home Sewing Association shares full instructions for a zipper application in women’s pants with a fly front. You would need to reverse the directions for men's pants.

Sandra Betzina explains how to ignore the pattern instructions and have "ready to wear" results. Video link provided.

Tips for installing centered, lapped, and invisible zippers.

They're easier to insert and look better than centered zippers in almost every situation.