The correct way to sew a zipper on your clothes

November 11, 2017 BY TRIMS CO.,LIMITED Zipper Knowledge

The custom zipper should be an important accessory on clothes, bags and shoes. In most cases, we bought ready-to-wear and have added a zipper. However, the clothing zipper may break or break for a long time, and we may need to change the zipper. However, after removing the original broken zipper, it seems not easy to sew a new zipper on the garment. If it is a Invisible Zipper or a Waterproof Zipper, it needs to be more careful.

Here is a little trick. Before applying the separating zipper to clothing, especially on lightweight or unstable fabrics, it is best to add an adhesive lining to the adhesive zipper mounting area. Using a thin adhesive liner (approximately 1 inch wide and the same length as the zipper) will reduce the difficulty of sewing and provide a pleasing effect on the look.

Next is to sew the chain zipper onto the clothes.

Step 1: Sew two pieces of fabric together along their long dimension. Keep the back of the fabrics facing out. The small area is prepared for later zipper installation.

Step 2: Spread out two pieces of fabric and iron them.

Step 3: Keep the back of the fabric facing out and align the front of the zipper to the position you want to sew. You can use tape to hold the zipper in place.

Step 4: Sewing the zipper from the front. Remove the tape.

Step 5: Remove the thread stitched in step 1 with the threader.

This sewing method allows for a smooth stitching line which can be as close as possible to the zipper teeth. There are additional flaps to cover zippers. Therefore, it can provide a concealed and clean look to garment