Easy Lapped Zipper

This week on Fit Tip Tuesday I'm going to show you an Easy Lapped Zipper Technique. A lapped zipper is a good alternative to an invisible or centered zipper when you would like to insert the closure of your pants or skirt in the side seam. Join me to see all my tips and tricks to making the job super easy!
00:00 Introduction
00:52 Prep the Seam to Insert the Zipper
03:05 Sew Zipper to the Seam Allowances
09:39 Topstitch the Lap in place
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[@auntmayme8119]

Many years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth, I was in a Home Ec class and learned how to do a lapped zipper. Somewhere along the way I got lazy and decided to just slap the zipper on my seam allowance and make it a double lapped. Sometimes with okay results, and sometimes with less than. But I’ve always loved the look of a lapped zipper. Thank you for refreshing me so I can try this again. You’ve added some great tips, especially the scotch tape!

[@JSternDesigns]

So happy this helped! Thanks for watching!

[@jamiereed5006]

The scotch tape is a great little trick, this video helped me so much. Thank you!!

[@JSternDesigns]

So happy to hear that! Thanks for watching

[@maryreinert4447]

Love the tape idea!

[@JSternDesigns]

Thanks Mary... I love Scotch Tape + Sewing!

[@bethperrine6431]

Thank you! - so eager to practice this on some samples

[@JSternDesigns]

:))) This is a fun zipper to put in!! Happy Practicing!! Thanks for watching

[@katheesterbenz6892]

Easy peasy...thanks.

[@JSternDesigns]

Thanks Kathee

[@alfa5243]

You are a great teacher. Thanks

[@JSternDesigns]

So nice of you!! Thanks so much

[@francinecharette2204]

Even though I've been sewing for many years, it's always exciting to learn new tricks. Thank's a lot Jennifer!

[@JSternDesigns]

Thanks Francine!

[@kimhandy1861]

Thanks for the terrific demo Jen!

[@JSternDesigns]

Thanks Kim

[@dianefetters5844]

Another "you have knocked it out of the park" tutorial. Thanks so much, always benefit from our tips and techniques.

[@JSternDesigns]

Thanks Diane!

[@susannetetzlaff4982]

Great video, very helpful....👍

[@JSternDesigns]

Thanks so much, and thank you for watching

[@judieblue14]

Very helpful. Thx

[@JSternDesigns]

Thanks so much!

[@janecard2060]

Although this video is from two years ago...still the best video I have seen regarding lapped zippers! Thank you...

[@JSternDesigns]

Thank you! and thanks for watching :)

[@sandrasandy5128]

11-15-23 This is the best video I have seen, has all the steps I remember from my old Home Ec. days.

[@JSternDesigns]

Thanks so much! and thank you for watching

[@sibyllolson3237]

Another great tutorial. I am making a dress and the instructions are for a lap zip down the back. I actually prefer the looks of a lap vs regular zip. But is it odd to have a lap zip down the back? Your instructions are completely different from the pattern. I came to YT for help and when I saw your name, I knew this was the one to watch. Thank you.

[@JSternDesigns]

Thanks so much... Zippers were so scary for me when I first started sewing... It took a while for me to fine-tune the process to make them easier for me to do... So, now I can share!!

[@patriciaharperbarnes1780]

What a great demonstration! I was wondering could you show us how to sew a separating zipper! Like for a jacket please!

[@JSternDesigns]

Thank you... and yes, I'll add a separating zipper to the list of upcoming tutorials, stay tuned!

[@cindycoven1]

This is a great video as always. Is there any chance you could do a video on how to take in pants that have an inseam pocket? Thanks.

[@JSternDesigns]

Ooooh that's a good one, I'll put that on my list! Thanks for watching

[@erm7082]

Thanks for the tutorial, but how do you finish off the top with a facing?

[@JSternDesigns]

My pleasure! To finish with waistline with a facing... turn the ends of the facing to the wrong side and press them before sewing the waistline edge of the facing to the waistline of the pants. After understitching the facing, turn it to the inside. Hand stitch the ends of the facing to the zipper tape. If the folded ends are interfering with the zipper teeth, fold a little more of the end under. Hope that helps & thanks for sewing along with me