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.
Use a top-stitch for a clean, secure, and professional look. lb.zip
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. If assembling a zipper from a continuous chain,
Once secure, carefully remove the basting stitches in the middle of the seam to reveal the zipper. Finishing Touches With the garment wrong-side up, place the upside-down
If needed, create secure bottom stops by stitching across the zipper teeth multiple times to prevent the pull from coming off.
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.