How do I sew a zip?
On Trousers, jackets, handbags, zips are everywhere.So when one of them decides to give up the ghost, we tend to conclude that it's all done and dusted!
Wrong! Zips can be changed and we've decided to explain how.
But what type of zip are we talking about?
Called zips, zip fasteners or zip; made of metal or plastic, you should know that there are different types of fasteners and that each has its own use.
So before you start your sewing project, it's vital to think about how you'll be using your fastener and how you'd like it to look.
The first step is to check if you need a separable or non-separable zip. Separable zips are the most common, they are the ones used on our skirts, fly, Trousers. Non-separable fasteners are, for example, the ones we use on our coats!
Then you need to look at how you're going to use this closure and define the type that corresponds: spiral, metal or moulded plastic.
Be aware that there are also invisible zips which, as the name suggests, allow you to sew a zip that can't be seen. This could be for the back fastening on your little dress or for sewing a secret pocket on a jacket.
Define the length and width of your closure
A crucial step in your sewing project, you absolutely must define the length and width of your zip.
When it comes to its length, simply measure the total length of the opening of your garment or object and subtract 1cm from it.
There are, of course, standard zipper sizes and you shouldn't have any trouble finding the right size in your haberdashery.
Width is also important. It will determine the aesthetics of the rendering and the strength of the fastener. The wider it is, the more solid it is but the more it will show! So it's up to you to choose.
Add some pizzazz to your zip!
If you're working on a sewing project where your zip will be visible, swap the traditional black for a colourful and stylish zip. There are designers whose job it is to create zips! Honour their work and select a zip that will bring originality to your garment! Sequined, crocodile skin, gold or even patterned, let your imagination run wild.
Sewing your zip
Now that you know all about zips and have chosen your own, it's time to start sewing.
We'd still like to remind you that a zip cannot be sewn by hand and that you absolutely must use your sewing machine as well as the presser foot that goes with it!
That said, it's now your turn to zip!
Our Tillists are experts. You'll see, sewing has no secrets for them and not even the zip!
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