How to properly sew a zipper into a skirt

The skirt is the oldest and most feminine item in the wardrobe of women of all ages. Zipper is often used in the sewing of skirts. In this article, we will tell you different options for how to correctly sew a zipper into a skirt so that the product looks beautiful and neat.

How to sew a concealed zipper to a skirt

If you are still an inexperienced seamstress, it is best to sew the zipper into the back seam of the skirt, as if the zipper is incorrectly sewn into the side seam, the fabric can be skewed. The back seam is the most symmetrical, it is much easier to sew a zipper into it than in the side seam.

1. First you need to lay the product on a flat surface with the wrong side.
2. We unfasten the zipper and put one side to the seam so that its teeth are close to the edge of the fabric.
3. We attach the zipper with needles from top to bottom and outline.
4. After that, you need to attach the second side of the zipper, but you need to start from the bottom, from the beginning of the zipper, where the slider is located. The fabric should not be stretched or deformed.
5. Only after that we sew the zipper to the skirt, be sure to tie the knots by hand. Since the zipper is hidden, it is first necessary to bend the seam allowances, iron it, and only then attach the zipper so that the teeth fit snugly against the edge of the fabric.

How to sew a zipper into a skirt with a belt

If there is an additional fastener on the belt - a button or hooks - then the zipper should start exactly where the belt ends. If the belt does not imply additional fastenings, then you need to sew in the zipper, starting from the top point of the product. At the same time, as in all other cases, the zipper must be sewn from top to bottom. Then the fastener will not deform the fabric, and it will be convenient to sew it on.

After you have attached the zipper, you need to hide its top edges under the belt. They can be tucked in and additionally stitched. In other cases, fabric strips are placed on top to prevent the zipper from scratching the back.

How to sew a zipper into a skirt without a belt

If there is no belt in the skirt, then you need to choose a tight zipper that will not open. In this case, the algorithm for the final steps when sewing a skirt is different. First, you sew in the zipper, and only then fold the top edge of the skirt and sew it on a typewriter so that the zipper is hidden under the fabric. In this case, the zipper teeth should be strictly flush with the edge of the skirt.

How to sew a zipper into a seamless skirt

Sewing a zipper into a seamless skirt is easy. But, the main thing is that at the bottom of the zipper, where the fastener ends and the skirt begins, the seams are neatly applied. The video instruction below describes in detail this method of using zippers in skirts. That being said, there are ways to sew a zipper into a skirt neatly and by hand, without using a sewing machine.

How to sew a zipper into a pleat

A pleated skirt requires more work and skill. It is especially important to carefully sew the zipper into the pleat of the skirt.

1. To do this, when cutting the skirt, it is important to leave a cut in the seam where the zipper will be located. Its length should correspond to the length of the fastener plus 2 centimeters.
2. The seam allowances need to be finished and smoothed out.
3. After that, bend it by 1 centimeter.
4. Unfold and bend again by 1.3 centimeters.
5. After that, pin the zipper to the item behind the folded fabric, that is, where the fabric lies in one layer. The teeth should be close to the fabric, and from the top of the beginning of the product, the teeth should recede by 2 centimeters.
6. Then you need to baste a seam along the zipper and sew it between the basting and the teeth. And the second side - the left one - needs to be pinned 1 centimeter from the smoothed fold of the fabric, as indicated in the picture below.
7. Only after that it is necessary to sweep and stitch the zipper so that the seam lies close to the teeth (at a distance of 0.2-0.3 centimeters). Remove all excess threads. Then sew across the seam to secure the bottom of the zipper.

How to sew a side zipper into a skirt

If you want to place a zipper on the side of the product, then you should know a few nuances. The back seam of the skirt is symmetrical, and the zipper stretches evenly in both directions. If the zipper is located in the side seam, and it is sewn illiterately, then the product may squint, the fabric itself may gather in waves, and the zipper may not adhere closely to the body. These nuances are very striking and spoil the silhouette. Therefore, zippers - the final element of the skirt - should be given maximum attention.

The video provides detailed instructions.

How to sew a metal zipper into a skirt

Metal zippers are used not only as a functional part of the product, but also as a decoration. In this case, metal zippers are both sewn into the skirt and sewn on top. The color of the zipper can contrast with the color of the base fabric. If you are a beginner seamstress, it is best to choose the color of the zipper to match the garment and sew in the zipper from the wrong side.

To do this, it is necessary, as with a regular zipper, to first sweep the fastener and the product. The main thing is that the teeth of such a zipper were visible from the front side, so it is better to retreat 0.5 centimeters from the edge of the fabric.

How to sew a zipper into a skirt correctly - video

The video clearly shows all the nuances that must be taken into account when working correctly with a zipper.