this is the method my mom showed me when i was little. it's easy and it works! this is for non separating zippers.

first sew the back seam of the dress/garment as if there was no zipper. then zig-zag the edges.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/erinw/zipper001Small.jpg

then pin your zipper into place
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/erinw/zipper004Small.jpg

sew the zipper with the zipper foot, and go back and forth at the bottom of the zipper to re-inforce that area.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/erinw/zipper008Small.jpg
and view from the right side
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/erinw/zipper005Small.jpg

use your seam ripper to open the seam, starting at the bottom
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/erinw/zipper011Small.jpg

the opened zipper
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/erinw/zipper015Small.jpg

the closed zipper
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/erinw/zipper016Small.jpg

i hope this helps! let me know if my instruction are unclear.

erin

Aha, now I get it! Thank you so much for taking the time to post this. :heart:

I wouldn't have thought of that. Thanks.

E.

That's actually how the instructions had me do it in the pattern...how interesting! I think I'll try Heather's suggestion with the wonder tape too :)

Thanks Erin!

I've tried this way (sewing together first) and it didn't work. I had to do it the KS way. But seeing your pictures, I must have done something wrong. You did a great job explaining and showing it! Thanks!

And where did you get that doggy fabric??? I must have it! LOL!

i got the doggies at WM last evening. $2 a meter. want me to see if it's still there next time i go back?

how much would you want? i think it's a poly/cotton but the label says "unknown contents"

:thumbsup: I usually do mine this way and always get nice results with this method.

Yes please!!! Do you think you could get 3 yards? You rock!

i'll pm you if i am able to get it.

Thank you for posting pics...I'm a visual learner, and zippers are still scaring me. This helps! :thumbsup:

I like doing zippers this way, too, though I still find it tricky when doing it on stretchy fabric. ARGHH! Great sew-along!

Originally posted by Danaia
That's actually how the instructions had me do it in the pattern...how interesting! I think I'll try Heather's suggestion with the wonder tape too :)

Thanks Erin!


What is Heather's suggestion with the wonder tape? I'd love to hear it!