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Use a top-stitch for a clean, secure, and professional look.
Open the zipper. With the garment wrong-side up, place the upside-down zipper (head facing down) over the seam allowance, aligning the teeth perfectly with the seam line. lb.zip
If needed, create secure bottom stops by stitching across the zipper teeth multiple times to prevent the pull from coming off. Use a top-stitch for a clean, secure, and professional look
If assembling a zipper from a continuous chain, insert the slider head by cutting a small V into the zipper teeth, feeding both sides in, and pulling the slider up. Use a top-stitch for a clean
Install a zipper foot on your sewing machine to allow stitching close to the teeth.
Press the edges of the fabric where the zipper will be installed to create sharp, clean edges.