How to sew an invisible zipper on a lined garment | Inserted in the middle of a seam | Step-by-step sewing tutorial

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How to sew an invisible zipper on a lined garment | Inserted in the middle of a seam | Step-by-step sewing tutorial

Learn how to sew an invisible zipper on a lined garment, inserted in the middle of a seam—without gaps or bulk. This step-by-step sewing tutorial guides you through the entire process, helping you achieve a clean, professional finish. Perfect for dresses, skirts, or any project with a lining!

If your invisible zipper is placed all the way to the top edge,  watch the video by clicking the link below:

How to insert an invisible zipper into a lined garment | All the way to the top edge | Step-by-step sewing tutorial

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🪡 Materials Needed:

• Invisible zipper
• Matching thread
• Lining fabric
• Chalk or fabric marker
• Invisible zipper foot
• Pins or clips
• Iron

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🧵 Step-by-Step Instructions

The cross marked on the lining signifies the wrong side of the lining.

1 – Start by marking the points where your stitching will begin and end on the zipper, the main fabric, and the lining.

2 – Using an invisible zipper foot is essential for this step.

• Place the left side of the zipper right sides together with the left fabric piece and pin it in place.
• Repeat this step for the right side of the zipper and the right fabric piece.
• Sew close to the zipper teeth without stitching over them.
• Test to ensure the zipper opens and closes smoothly.

3- Close the upper and bottom fabric sections:

• Place the main fabric pieces right sides together and pin the sections above and below the zipper.
• Sew starting from the existing seam lines to secure the closure cleanly.

4 – Secure the bottom of the zipper by stitching each end to the seam allowance.

5 – Close the lining up to the notch:

• Align the lining and fabric right sides together.
• Pin and sew up to the notch, ensuring alignment and a smooth finish.

6 – Attach the lining to the zipper:

• Place the fabric and lining wrong sides together.
• Fold the seam allowance of the lining inward against the wrong side of the zipper.
• The right side of the lining should now be against the wrong side of the zipper, and the right side of the fabric should be against the right side of the zipper.
• Pin the three layers together: lining, zipper, and fabric.
• Use a zipper foot to sew close to the zipper teeth.
• Slide the zipper pull down before you start sewing. When you approach the pull, stop, lift the foot, move the pull to the top, lower the foot, and continue sewing.

7 – Repeat the same process on the opposite side of the zipper.

8 – Close the bottom of the lining:

• Align the lining pieces right sides together and pin them.
• Sew from the previous stitching point to ensure a smooth, secure finish.

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💡 Pro Tip: To make sewing easier and achieve a cleaner finish, gently press the zipper teeth open with a warm iron before stitching. This will help you get closer to the zipper teeth with your sewing machine.

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🔗 Related Tutorials:

• Perfecting the Zipper Edge: A Step-by-Step Guide for a Flawless Finish
• How to Attach an Invisible Zipper to a Garment with Facing

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