How to add a zipper to a hoodie | Sewing tutorial

[@rebeccamcnutt5142]

That tip about connecting the drawstrings and using the old one to pull the new one through was very clever!

[@badreddinegacem]

GAVE HER A LIKE FOR THAT 1

[@fionnagrant6636]

This is brilliant. I was halfway through the process and couldn't for the life of me think of a solution for the overlapping pieces of hood. I love the pleats placed away from the zip. That's an excellent solution. Thank you.

[@FigmentsMade]

I can never find zippered hoodies when I want them. This is perfect!! Thank you for making this look not scary! I am going to keep an eye out for hoodie sales now.

[@HardcoreSlot]

Saw this in your IG story. Thanks!

[@FigmentsMade]

@@HardcoreSlot Nice! 👍

[@CraftsWithEllen]

#MakeYourLife

[@FigmentsMade]

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[@auntysoup]

I'm using a tiedye hoodie for my Charlie Brown group dress up at work. I'm going to be Woodstock. Have the perfect size and color zipper from my collection already. Loved your video so clear and to the point. Florida Halloween can be hit or miss if it's going to be 85 or 35.

[@evillizardbowder]

you are such an angel for making this tutorial. I’ve been struggling with learning to do proper zippers for ages and no one has put it in this simple of instructions. 😭❤️

[@jamiereader]

That actually looks totally accessible for a regular human too! I might have to give it a go.

[@farvista]

My daughter found a beautiful, expensive printed hoodie that she was in love with, but we live in Texas. Aside from the brief, intense times when the world is covered in heavy ice, you usually don't wear a pull-over hoodie all day; you really need a zipper so that you can put it on in the cold morning, then take it off as the day warms. I really appreciate your helpful tutorial.

[@tinee15ph]

literally after watching this i was like out shopping for a sewing machine..

[@jaysto7142]

So me right now

[@flamecranium7787]

Like, like?

[@davemoss9505]

Literally or actually?

[@kurtispayton]

This is great. I’m always finding hooding that I wish were zip-ups. Thanks!

[@darah.herron]

I was very intimidated to try this until I found your video. After watching your instructions, I was able to add a zipper to a hooded sweatshirt by myself! Thank you so much!

[@mycosynthtrader]

This video is 5 years old at this point but I just saw it for the first time and had to say; when you did the safety pin drawstring trick I out loud to myself said "Oh my god she's SO smart". Incredible stuff, thank you for this.

[@CraftsWithEllen]

Glad to hear 5-years-ago-me could be helpful!

[@BeckyStern]

Love it, so useful! I'm inspired to take this on with a couple pullover hoodies I have but don't wear (because they don't have zippers).

[@CraftsWithEllen]

Zippers are the best 😁

[@peldiman]

You're making me want to go out and buy a sewing machine!

[@znycelondon5313]

Exactly what I was looking for. Wanted to have the band at the neckline sit back in nicely.......you did a perfect fix for that. New subscriber. 🌹

[@perspectivesalad]

I have watched a few videos of people showing their methods. Yours is the best one I've found. Thank you!

[@ceebee2858]

This is exactly what I am gearing up to do! I hadn't decided what to do about the hood overlap in front. Thanks for the tip!

[@janean3773]

Older video, but easy to follow & my husband now can wear a gifted pullover hoodie because I sewed in a zipper!!! ❤❤❤

[@shanaazmohammed7713]

THANK YOU!!!!! I watched another video how to do this but yours is MUCH easier to understand

[@cathys949]

Excellent job! I love zippered sweatshirts because I'm always either too hot or too cold. The way you finished off the hood was very clever. And I like the way you changed the drawstring, to "accessorize" the new zipper!

[@janilyn5165]

You made this tutorial so simple and easy to understand. Thank you so much 💕!

[@GetToKnowNature]

You certainly make it look easy. Thank you for breaking it down so clearly. And I love your wooden sewing box!

[@cathymackay5534]

That was great! I've just learned how to make a hoodie, at Shipley Fabric and Sewing School here in the UK. But I fancied a zipper in my next one. Bingo! Perfect tutorial. Many thanks xxx

[@tgodkin]

Great video, huge help! Thanks Ellen. I am so happy you mentioned zipper foot. This is pretty easy, not so easy as Ellen makes it look! I used small binder clips. Locating the bottom of the zipper is important.

[@eeddoosshh]

I love your technique, your style and also the sewing box! I have a few inherited from my grandma, that I cherish & use, reminiscing about her while sewing. Big hug from my heart to yours 🤗 And the end result looks awesome, too! I loved how you dealt with the overlapping hoodie situation, and everything looks like it belongs. Beautiful!

[@FlyingKitten1]

Exactly what I needed. I just finished adding my zipper. Thank you for your fantastic tutorial.

[@dotgale80]

Thanks for the tips on this. I was wondering how to take up the slack in the hood. Perfect, thanks.

[@fernwebb962]

You are awesome Ellen. You make intimidating tasks looks so straightforward and accessible.

[@noranoaimi1716]

Fantastic! I got a hoodie, which my little one thinks is so tight on his neck. This is a perfect solution. Thank you so much for sharing .

[@CantTalkImRiding]

Super helpful. I've bee searching for a zip hoody from my favorite bands, but there aren't many options. Now I'll just get the one I want and ADD the zipper. Thanks for making this video.

[@doreenwarren8065]

Thank you for showing me how to put a zipper in a hoodie. Also what I liked most is how you showed us how to take a pullover and put a zipper in. I don't like pull over's and I have a few my daughter's gave me. I love that's there's now two pockets! Thank you so much. I subscribed to your site and can't wait to see more of your video's.

[@BeInspiredwithDominic]

Another awesome project, and too easy not to consider making it yourself. And frankly, I have had that problem before. But neither did I dare try, now did I think that it would be that "easy" (compared to what I thought it would take, at least). Thanks for sharing, Ellen!

[@Fatima-qx6uw]

As a mom of newborn, zippers are the best for me.gonna make that definitely. Thanks a lot.

[@delilahclaudio8056]

I have so many unused closed hoodies that I was looking for a video tutorial on this subject. I will try to do the same. Appreciate this video a lot. Thanks 🙏

[@xkumak]

Thank you! Just made my project so much easier!! I just received a bunch of old hoody’s I love but won’t wear due to my local climate. This is going to mean I can make them in to zip ups that I actually will wear! Thanks!

[@DennisWurster]

Wow, great video! Well-shot, well-paced. Makes this look completely achievable, even for a novice like me! 🙂

[@JocelyneRichard-h6z]

Very clear and simple !!! Thank you !!! ❤

[@ThumbWar2012]

I really enjoyed the tips for pleating and arranging the hood--super helpful! 😊

[@patriciagonzalez8040]

I have a really pretty pullover that I’m definitely going to try this with!

[@AbuelitaPaloma]

Where have you been all of my life? I love hoodies but they mess up my hair. I have my fav 3 that I've been wanting to convert but I had no idea how to do it. Thank you soooo much!

[@captainwohop]

Thank you! I was wondering how to get around the hood overlap at the top 😀

[@stepahead5944]

Your sewing box is lovely, as is this tutorial!

[@CorsoWorkshop]

Simple elegant way to customise clothing and make it your own! Kudos Ellen :)

[@CraftsWithEllen]

Thanks Kurt!

[@perkypegasus1072]

So clever, very nice. A joy watching the video and your voice is very soothing. Thank you for the video. Now to buy a sewing machine 😅

[@schnitzelschnizel9448]

I watched it the 2nd time and completely understood. Thank you. I do not have a sewing machine though.

[@davebauerart]

I should have watched this ages ago! So many cool maker hoodies are pullover, but I prefer zippered! Of course I can make it myself.

[@rosesheets8736]

Great video, simple & easy to follow, thanks for cutting straight to the chase

[@IMOO1896]

Great clear demonstration. I’m planning to put a zipper in a snap closure puffer jacket.

[@Mamatoamitowarrior]

Wow this is giving me way too much confidence to try it on one of my hoodies! Lol Thank you for this video!

[@moniquegroom2353]

AWESOME!!! I'm going to do this today!! AND add some machine embroidery on each side.

[@christopherderrick2923]

I have a work hoodie I have been wanting to do this for a while. Thanks I'm going to save this video for when I have time and try to do this myself.😊

[@ursulasakurako]

thank you so much, in my sewing class at school my teacher said our hoodies couldn't have zips so now I can do it at home!

[@Rosey42Walf]

Omg this video help me so much, I have few old baggy shirts have nice pattern fabric, I trying turn into a zipper hoodie this really help thank you.

[@kjellski]

This is so freaking great! I was wondering how to do that for a long time but never had it stuck in my head for long enough to try to do it myself... but now I have a nice tutorial, ready made for me :) Thanks Ellen! Great video!

[@minniememe71]

Thank you so much for talking me through this

[@shahistabagwan5362]

Thanks a lot..my sweatshirt neck was so up that it felt like I couldn't breathe because of round tight neckline..now I watched the exact video.. thanks a lot

[@TheMessyStudio]

Cool adjustment, Ellen! Billy

[@brittgee9238]

Love this great for me as a beginner. Well explained I was confused with a couple other videos I had saw

[@robertawearmouth2273]

Love this! I just got a hoodie at a thrift shop to try it on.

[@detested2022]

Perfect. First video I've seen on how to do this and I feel like it would come out looking perfect, at least for my first time sewing job, but on a serious note. I really do feel like id need no more research, maybe just watch your video a couple more times and keep it for a template video for myself. Easily explained and shown.

[@Thewanderingbradys]

Thank you for the video. My husband has a hoodie he loves but would like it to be zip up. So Now I know how to fix it. Thanks again.

[@jessicalott8732]

Yes! Exactly what I needed, thank you for making it so clear!

[@HardcoreSlot]

I've been seeing sooo many hoodies that I want but can't stand pullovers.... Problem solved!

[@michelekraenkel821]

Thank you for this video. It was a breeze with an idea of what I was attempting to do!

[@leanst4r546]

Her voice is just so calming idek

[@theonlyeyn]

Thanks for sharing this clear tutorial!

[@halligaj]

That little pleat in the hood... so neat, I love it! Great video, full of useful little tips.

[@davidmarks509]

Thank you that was super awesome. I need to make one of these hoodies minus the hood, and maybe make it sleeveless as well. I have very sensitivity skin, so I will need to line it as well. I love how this was so straight forward and no need for magical fuse-able interfacing.

[@emmeayoub]

You make it look so easy 😊. I love that ! Easy For You 😂. Well Done !

[@BSWVI]

This is a great tutorial! I will be using it to adapt two of mine!

[@careya]

Just what I needed. Thanks for the video.

[@JohnMadeit]

you make it look easy. you have to get the correct length zipper or can you cut them to the length you want?

[@CraftsWithEllen]

In this case you need a zipper that can split completely, so you need to buy the right length. If you don't need it to split, you can cut them to any length you want. You can even buy zipper on a roll and a box of zipper pulls so you can just cut however much you need :)

[@anitasmith404]

Wow. Clever. Thank you for sharing. You’re a great instructor! 🌷👏

[@awesomeinprogress4189]

You make it look so easy Ellen😂 great video and tip😉

[@enciehahmadi2816]

Your job was fantastic 😊

[@kristiewebb2834]

You make it look so easy, I will give it a go. Thanks!

[@Inublue50]

:O no way... Im excited now. I need to do this for an awesome hoodie I have (went to a live concert and they only had pulldowns).

[@apistacio6794]

Amazing tutorial. Thank you!

[@christianchris7487]

Can this work by cutting it yourself and sewing it yourself? I dont have a machine

[@sailingseaofstars]

Awesome I need this my Dad really wanted a red one and it’s difficult to find one in his size.

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome stuff Ellen! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@lyndajay4407]

Awesome! I was going to give my pullover away. Thanks for sharing this great idea!

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Watching your videos makes me want to pull out my Mom's old singer and try my hand at sewing!

[@terilooney]

Very helpful video. Thank you.

[@sampleexamplemusic]

Omg im totally trying this! I gotta find a sewing machine! Keep the vids coming!

[@CraftsWithEllen]

YAY

[@sarveshpulsay6658]

@@CraftsWithEllen thank you

[@mamacamano7507]

Thank you so much for sharing these instructions, very easy and precise! Exactly what I was looking for!🥰

[@tatvachon]

Nice job! I watch your tutorial to do the same to a tank top so I can put it on after surgery. Thank you for sharing. :)

[@deoara1]

Well done. I will have to try this soon.

[@ABCDEFGH-or2eb]

Looks good on you.

[@langstrum2421]

Se ha quedado de cine!! me ha gustado. like!!

[@anitak8056]

Beautiful!! Thank you so much!! I need to put a zipper in a big thick hooded robe.

[@ShifaMassey]

Wow. So nicely done

[@Dandymoments]

Thank you so much this is just what I was looking for!

[@izascraftlifeee1036]

Thanks a lot this is what exactly I’m looking for!! Keep it up for more ideas 💡

[@MeMeDaVinci]

Good job! I'm at the point in life I don't want to wear pullover sweatshirts. I've been thinking about doing this ...

[@buttrnuttr2291]

That was awesome, and exactly what I was looking for...

[@deidrecalabro5725]

Those fabric chips are a game changer! Where can I get them?

[@coraldelaluna]

Perfect! Glad I watched this

[@mromero597]

Thanks for the video. Everything went ok for cutting attaching the zipper, but the top stitch on the sides, tried countless times and my tip thread broke over and over. Particularly on the pockets and seams. Seems my machine can’t take that many layers. Any tips? I just have a regular kenmore from the 80’s that was recently serviced. How do you sew through thick fabrics on a home sewing machine? I don’t seem to be able to do it. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks

[@thedalight7559]

Great video. Very helpful to me.

[@conandenz8413]

Thanks this was super helpful!

[@Elizabeth-vy3eh]

Great idea! Can’t wait to try it!