All levels
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29 min 48 sec
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00:33
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08:34
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08:41
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12:00
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Taught by Amanda Todaro of Ditto
Zippers are a common way to close garments, but sewing them can sometimes seem tricky. Amanda Todaro is a sewing educator from Ditto patterns and has been sewing clothing for herself and others for over 20 years. She demonstrates three of the most common types of zippers for garments: lapped zippers, invisible zippers, and fly front zippers. With a little practice, you'll be able to sew any of these zippers with ease.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Zipper of desired length
- Sewing machine
- Woven, non-stretchy fabric
- Iron and ironing surface
- Scissors and snips
- Pins
- Iron-on interfacing
Downloads:
- Work with interfacing
- Shorten zippers
- Baste stitches
- Install a lapped zipper
- Sew an invisible zipper
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Garment Sewing with Woven Fabrics: Zippers Reviews
25 users recommended this class to a friend
Ella Gabriel
Amanda presents very clear instructions for how to install a zipper. Her teaching manner is very calm and concise. Every step is clearly filmed and she gives lots of pointers on how to expertly sew in the zipper for any garment.
October 18, 2024
Bernice Kennedy
Wonderful instructions on how to install different zippers. I am working on a pair of pants and the instructions for a lapped zipper for pants really made me smile.
October 17, 2024
Cathy Willey
explanations and demonstrations were very clear and straightforward! I feel more confident in my ability to install zippers in garments than I did before watching the class.
October 9, 2024
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