How To: Professional Finish - Top of Invisible Zipper

[@moyagreene9590]

I’ve come back to your tutorial because I think yours is the very best… no distracting music, good camera work, very clear instructions.. the very best tutorial.

[@s.w.a.l.k2184]

I just want to say thank you for your great tutorials. I consider them to be the best on KZbin. In fact, I would say, even compared to what I learnt at High School. I have been sewing different items for some years but II always had a problem with getting them to look properly finished. So I spent several years watching sewing tutorials on KZbin and never quite found one that kept me from losing my way or getting distracted until I found your tutorials. I actually started from your Beginners Sewing tutorials because i knew I needed to finetune what I knew already and I am soooo glad I did. My confidence and skills have grown ever since. So thank you thank you thank you for such well presented, incredibly informative tutorials.

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you for taking the time to share your journey and such a lovely message. Really pleased I could help. Aneka xx

[@mauimedows]

Excellent tutorial. You’re so profesional and you explain everything clearly . Thank you very much.

[@MadetoSew]

Thanks so much Patricia.

[@louisemcc1039]

Thank you so much! My invisible zippers always looked poorly finished and your tutorial has absolutely transformed my garments. I have so much more confidence now when I tackle anything with an invisible zipper.

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you for the lovely message Louise. Really pleased I could help you.

[@heatherfinnerty9278]

I love this lady she explains everything so clearly , thank you

[@MadetoSew]

Thanks so much Heather.

[@jerilynnsaint-onge557]

Just wanted to say thank you again for another excellent, well explained tutorial, I am so happy that I found your KZbin Channel. Invisible zips are fun and look great,however, my finish at the top of my garment didn't look so great now I have the know-how to give it that professional look......yay!

[@MadetoSew]

JeriLynn Saint-Onge so pleased I have been able to help you. Thank you so much! Aneka :-))

[@sewmyharu3412]

Superb tutorial as usual. I so appreciate all the tricks you are giving out and I have to mention how detail everything always is in all of your videos, so good for self taught sewist like me. Big big thank you.

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you so much for your lovely words. Really pleased I could help. Aneka

[@mrandmrscorona8658]

Wow this is the most thorough sewing tutorial I’ve ever seen… no lie

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you.

[@chippy1948]

Thank you so much. Your tutorial was recommended to me for my first dress invisible zip with facing. It has turned out better than I could have imagined. 😊 Really appreciate the time you have taken to develope and create this tutorial.

[@Goddessofpleasure]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The only video I’ve found showing how to finish the zipper.

[@MadetoSew]

So pleased. Aneka x

[@jacquireed2901]

I've just paid for sewing lessons, and was so confused about how to join a facing to an invisible zip. This tutorial is so easy to understand, and I feel so much more confident, Great teacher!

[@MadetoSew]

Thanks so much Jacqui. Glad I could help. Aneka

[@barbaragreen2561]

Thanks so much Aneka!! Your tutorials are absolutely wonderful -- very clear, concise, and thorough. You are a life saver!! Keep on doing what you're doing.

[@MadetoSew]

I am so pleased you like my tutorials. Thank you for your lovely words. Aneka x

[@susanwlodarczyk3888]

Thank you Aneka for you precise & clear instructions. I love to watch your tutorials as you are so clear. Su. Queensland Australia. 😊

[@valerieteel8300]

I've watched two of your invisible zipper tutorials and your instructions are the best. You are a wonderful teacher! My first try is looking very professional. Thank you!

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you very much Valerie. Glad I could help. 😊

[@nikolagauggel]

I just need to say thank you. I was struggling trying to understand some directions on a pattern and this totally cleared it up for me! Thank you thank you thank you

[@KIMMYKIM88]

So detailed, clean and professional.

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@teegree100]

Another brilliant tutorial ! I have learned so much from your systematic and very clear teaching. Many, many thanks Annika

[@MadetoSew]

Glad you like my teaching. Aneka x

[@janewilkie5421]

Another excellent tutorial with the techniques very clearly explained. This is such a useful aid for getting a professional finish on a small area that, if not done correctly, can spoil the whole look of the garment. Thank you Aneka.

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you very much Jane. Aneka x

[@carolinahill4103]

Aneka, once again, thanks you for a very clear tutorial. Your finishes are always immaculate and something for me to aspire to. I am self taught so your videos are a regular "go to" for me. thank you! xx

[@MadetoSew]

Carolina Hill Hello Carolina, thank you so much for your kind words. So pleased you like my style of tutorials and tips. Really pleased I can help you. Aneka :-))

[@carolinahill4103]

;-)

[@SewNaturalDane]

Aneka, great video. I really enjoy your tips and showing us how to do things! Thanks for sharing.

[@MadetoSew]

So pleased you liked the video and found it useful. Thank you, Aneka x

[@elizabethsilverton9495]

Completed two facings like this - really pleased with the look and level first time!

[@MadetoSew]

Hi Elizabeth, really pleased you liked it. Thank you. Aneka

[@RebeccaEmmanuel-ub9ei]

Thanks for the nice, thorough but quick tutorial!!

[@karenripley4288]

Keep going back to this tutorial it is fantastic! Perfect again!

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you.

[@tigerlily324]

So well and clearly explained! Thank you. Really glad I found your channel.

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you.

[@478vivi]

bravo!! quel beau travail!! et vos explications sont vraiment très claires.Je me régale à regarder toutes vos vidéos si professionnelles

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you so much. Aneka

[@halfleftdawn725]

MY FAVORITE SEWING TUTORIALS!

[@MadetoSew]

Oh thank you SO much! Aneka

[@tirsindianafelicia641]

You are amaysing !You explain better than a teacher. Thank you very much!

[@MadetoSew]

Thanks so much. x

[@mscookesville]

What a fabulous tutorial, this will really neaten my garments and make them more wearable. Thank you for uploading this tutorial.

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you Marie-Elaina, pleased I could help.

[@Aurora-uh9nk]

A big THANK YOU dear , yr passion for what u do is amazing and makes u stand out from the rest . Yr tutorials r so precise . Thank you 👻👍

[@MadetoSew]

sonia catherine sammut Hi Sonia, thank you so much. So pleased you like my tutorials. Aneka :-))

[@dimccathie]

Great tutorial very clear and easy to follow. Thanks Iris

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you Iris, really pleased you liked it. Aneka

[@marionlacey1074]

An amazing detailed tutorial - thank you so much, from South Australia!

[@MadetoSew]

You are so welcome!

[@barbaragreen2561]

Thanks for a beautiful tutorial! Very thorough and easy to follow instructions

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you so much. Aneka

[@lindsaysidwell2130]

Absolutely brilliant tutorial! Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much!

[@MadetoSew]

Glad it was helpful!

[@barbjuhasz1]

This is the second amazing tutorial of yours that I have watched!! Thanks so much!

[@MadetoSew]

Really pleased I can help and you liked it. Thank you x

[@maggiemarlow6486]

Great tutorial! And I agree about a side seam invisible zip in a dress, especially with sleeves, as I've just had a real struggle with one!

[@MadetoSew]

Maggie Marlow Hi Maggie, I will plan a dress with this in it asap. Great idea! Aneka

[@maggiemarlow6486]

Made to Sew Much appreciated, thank you

[@sewaldodiy]

Thank you so much this is very helpful.

[@MadetoSew]

Pleasure. Good luck with your sewing. Aneka

[@mrandmrscorona8658]

Helps me appreciate the craftsmanship of my designer garments…

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you.

[@terilooney]

Thanks to such a detailed tutorial. And you look lovely in that new dress! 😉

[@MadetoSew]

Bless you Teri, that is very kind of you to say. So pleased you like the tutorial. Aneka x

[@kanizkhan3614]

Very detail and nice description,Thanks a lot for the tutorial.

[@MadetoSew]

So pleased I could help. Thank you.

[@sarahberney]

Wow fabulous - you have a new fan here!

[@MadetoSew]

Thanks Sarah!

[@rivkashlesinger4653]

I wish I had seen this years ago... it took me a looooong time to figure it all out on my own!

[@MadetoSew]

So pleased I could help! Aneka x

[@ralucaleahu1085]

Very accurate images, explanations and a clean work, such a pleasure to watch, so gratefull for this video🙏😊 Thanks😜

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you very much.

[@AmyNittha]

Thank you so much for giving us such a great and useful tutorial.

[@MadetoSew]

Amy Cheung Hi Amy, thank you so much. Aneka :-))

[@larkspurrose3136]

you are my new sewing teacher :)

[@MadetoSew]

So kind, thank you.

[@beautyfairymakeovers3374]

Can i like this More than once? Lol. Very detailed tutorial, Thank you so much. You always amaze me.

[@MadetoSew]

So kind, thank you so much. Aneka xx

[@cherricaconcepcion8788]

🥰

[@jcddcjjcdnz]

Brilliant explanation, can't wait for your next video. Thanks.

[@MadetoSew]

So pleased I could help, Aneka

[@bazoin1]

I am just about to sew my first facing on with your instructions here which were excellent. I am hoping to achieve the same professional finish as yourself so wish me luck ✂️

[@MadetoSew]

Wishing you all the best! Good Luck! Aneka

[@johnweymouth9668]

Thank you so much, I’ve been sewing only ‘pull on’ tops because I was so scared of invisible tops/facings etc. I can’t wait to make something with an invisible zip now. Thank you

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you.

[@johnweymouth9668]

Ooops! Sorry for some reason this keeps showing my husbands name not mine (?) Thank you for your reply, much appreciated. Regards Irene

[@MadetoSew]

@@johnweymouth9668 No problem. Thank you Irene. 💖

[@geriinglis9087]

Excellent explanation. Great video tutorial. Thank you.

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you Aneka x

[@elizabethswan2040]

Great, Lovely tutorial, beautiful fabric.

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you so much. Aneka

[@gladtidings4all]

Great tutorial. I want to learn how to insert a side zip under the armpit down. Preferably a invisible zip in a jean or cotton dress. Thanks.

[@MadetoSew]

gladtidings4all thank you, great idea! I will do a dress with this in it! Aneka :-))

[@solarielee7540]

gladtidings4all me too

[@persibday.]

thanks for the tutor sis ,its so clear explanation

[@MadetoSew]

Glad I could help.

[@cherricaconcepcion8788]

Thank you so much for your tutorial on this, it's very well explained.

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you.

[@davidshelton7104]

😀 Great Advice on how to FINISH a an invisible zipper, now I need to go see how to make an invisible zipper!😄😄😄

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you. This is the invisible zip class: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKCYd4WliNKdfsU

[@MsWill8158]

Thank you for the clear instructions and this tutorial

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you :-))

[@janine204]

That was so lovely, thank you, I think I can do it now!!

[@MadetoSew]

Wonderful!

[@blandcalub0602]

A helpful on my part as a beginner sewer... thank you

[@MadetoSew]

Really pleased I could help. Thank you. Aneka

[@marionlacey1074]

Amazing tutorial and detailed explanations; thank you so much! 🌸

[@MadetoSew]

You are so welcome!

[@amnothsovann6252]

thanks you so much for your clear tutorial. you are the best!

[@MadetoSew]

So pleased you liked it. Aneka

[@moyagreene9590]

Excellent tutorial. Many thanks

[@annecain3301]

Thank you so much for anther wonderful video. Kindest regards

[@MadetoSew]

So pleased you like it Anne. Thank you :-))

[@marywhite4857]

I love your tutorials.

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you x

[@derekattp]

Thank you for the useful tutorial...much appreciated!

[@MadetoSew]

Thanks Derek.

[@tina-mariehennessy5878]

Very clear tutorial. Thank you.

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you Tina-Marie. Aneka x

[@sachikonagao6301]

Thank you! Great video! short and to the point!! :)

[@MadetoSew]

Pleased you like it! Aneka :-))

[@norma6743]

Awesome tutorial 😊

[@pilarmitchell7879]

I love your tutorials! Thank you :D

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you. x

[@lovietango4642]

lovely,how far from the top of the garment should the zip be placed

[@MadetoSew]

Usually you want the top teeth of the zipper to a tiny bit lower than the seam allowance, by about 2mm (1/8") to give room. So measure your seam allowance and then a bit extra. Aneka

[@nadzirahnorazman4984]

Thank you for the tutorial! I just wish I'd seen it before messing up my sewing today 😂

[@MadetoSew]

Really sorry to hear that you messed up - BUT pleased that I could help. Aneka x

[@mi13estrellas]

+Made to Sew what foot are you using at 11:16?

[@MadetoSew]

Hi Sophie, it's a edgestitching foot. It is great for understitching and any accurate stitching. I hope that helps. Aneka

[@tracybrewer8237]

Another of your fantastic tutorials. Is the garment you have on the one you made doing the interlining video. It looks beautiful and comfy. And the splash of color is great. Very nice.

[@MadetoSew]

Hi Tracy, thank you so much and so pleased I could help. Yes I am wearing the Copen pattern, the dress I made in the interlining video. Thank you so much. Aneka x

[@Knittyneeds]

You are truly amazing. You are so beautiful too and your voice is a pleasure to listen to. I learnt so much from you. What a neat professional looking finish. I will first try this incredible two in one technic on left over fabric before attempting on my blouse. Please may I know whether you will be doing a tutorial on shirt collars my nightmare. Thanks for sharing and caring. 💕👍👍👍

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you so much for your lovely kind words. I am so pleased that you like my tutorials and enjoy my style of teaching. This means the world. I do plan to do a tutorial on collars, so please do stay tuned. Best, Aneka xx

[@withlovestephaniedenise7024]

Wow!!! I'm finally encouraged❤

[@MadetoSew]

Hi Stephanie, so pleased you liked it. Thank you xx

[@zacharenia-mos1073]

Thank you very much, so helpful !!!

[@MadetoSew]

Glad it helped.

[@elizabethswan2040]

Hi Aneka, should I use this technique for lining a skirt. Thank you so much for all of your great tutorials.

[@MadetoSew]

yes you can use this technique for a facing in the skirt. Aneka x

[@Yeshuasown]

Thanks For this, it's really helpful

[@MadetoSew]

Pleased you like it. Aneka

[@breehall4300]

Fantastica explained thank you😊👌

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you very much. Aneka

[@afifah.i]

Do you have a similar video for the top of invisible zipper on a pants waistband?

[@MadetoSew]

No, I will make one.

[@wendynicholss6886]

Excellent tutorial, very well explained. I find my zip always gapes at the back neck is there a way of stopping this or a tutorial that would help? Thank you again for a brilliant tutorial.

[@MadetoSew]

Hi Wendy, is the zip too far away from the top of the garment? Is that what you mean by gaping? I would only leave 1/8" (3mm) between the edge of the garment and the seam allowance that you will sew across the top of the garment. I think I cover this in the tutorial? x

[@wendynicholss6886]

@@MadetoSew Hi thanks so much for your reply. No the zip sticks out away from my back neck. I think I may need to reduce the width of my garment at the upper back but not too sure how to achieve this. Thanks again your tutorials are brilliant.

[@MadetoSew]

@@wendynicholss6886 Ok, I understand. Firstly did you stabilise the neck of the garment with stay tape or stay stitch first? Otherwise this can stretch? If so, then do you have a curve to the back of your neck? You may need a rounded back adjustment? I have plans for a video on this. x Thank you x

[@wendynicholss6886]

@@MadetoSew thank you again for your reply no I don't have a rounded back. I think I have a narrow back so there is too much fabric between my shoulder blades . I have the same problem on the front there is always too much fabric. I will watch out for your videos though. Thank you again.

[@MadetoSew]

@@wendynicholss6886 Hi Wendy, that makes sense, what patterns are you using? I often find the big pattern companies are large in this area, and have to down size for the shoulder, neck area. What size are you making? Thank you. Aneka

[@janaklein97]

Hi. Thanks for this tutorial, can you use the same technique with a full bodice lining on a dress instead of facing?

[@MadetoSew]

Hi Jana, yes you can complete the same technique with a full lining. Or you could have a facing and then lining (the lining would attach to the bottom of the facing). Thank you Aneka

[@jade3866]

thanks you for another great tutorial, could you make a video on puff sleeves?

[@MadetoSew]

Pleased it helped you. Yes, great idea. On how to draft or sew one? Aneka

[@ladonnawashington1643]

Brilliant!!!

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you.

[@RJ-mh1cw]

Super clear explanation 👌🏻thank you.

[@MadetoSew]

Thanks so much.

[@dawngreenwood8123]

This was really useful. I tend to get bumps at the top of my invisible zips after I’ve added the facing or lining, does this technique help remove that or is there something else I’m doing wrong?

[@MadetoSew]

Hi Dawn, this should help with that, but let me know how you get on? Aneka

[@dawngreenwood8123]

@@MadetoSew hi I altered a zip top last night that had lining and not a facing and wow this technique worked. Thanks

[@MadetoSew]

@@dawngreenwood8123 Fantastic. 😊

[@yozaani1030]

Congratulations on your videos. I appreciate your explanations-the details are great. Thank you. I was wondering whether you always pre wash the fabric and if so how? Hand wash? Thank you

[@MadetoSew]

Hi there, thank you very much for your kind words. Yes I could suggest that you pre-wash your fabric to prevent any shrinkage later on. I would recommend that you pre-wash the fabric how to plan to wash it in the future. If the fabric is hand-wash only then hand wash the fabric. If it is machine washable then machine wash / tumble dry as well if you plan to do this in the future. I hope this helps? Aneka

[@yozaani1030]

Made to Sew Thank you for taking time to respond. Yes this is very helpful and it makes perfect sense. I'm learning so much from your videos.

[@navpreetkaurwariah4241]

very easy method ur explain very clear nd fine thank u

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you very much, really appreciated. Aneka

[@Zaina199611]

This is very helpful

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you. Aneka

[@monicamartin9493]

Does this apply the same way for a fully lined bodice?

[@MadetoSew]

Hi Monica, yes you can do the same thing, (depending on how you attach the lining to your bodice.) Any questions let me know. Aneka

[@jillieesdaile-watts5939]

Great vid. I was wondering how to do that to facings!

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you. Glad I could help!

[@merel603]

Hey! Could I use this technique to insert a invisible zip in a dress with a neckband/collar? The neckband is two pieces of fabric, not one that is folded over. I would first attach the outer piece, insert the zipper, and than handle the collar piece that will sit against my skin as the facing in your video. Would that work?

[@merel603]

Great video by the way!

[@MadetoSew]

I believe it would work, I am trying to think about the process. Feel free to email me some pictures ([e-mail]) and I will help. Aneka x

[@merel603]

@@MadetoSew Thanks for offering this much help, that's amazing! I'll make pictures later this week and mail them to you. I've been watching your other videos as well, and you're instructions are so clear, detailed and slow. Love it! Anyone who's told me you cannot learn to sew without taking classes never found your channel ;)!

[@MadetoSew]

Thanks so much! So pleased you like my videos.

[@tonjalatham4492]

This is awesome!!!

[@PsychicKathleen]

I've been wondering how to get a really neat finish at the top of an invisible zip for ages! I wonder if you would mind doing another the same but using a bias tape instead of a facing? Would it be the same?

[@MadetoSew]

Hi Kathleen, of course I will do one with a bias neckline over the coming months. Stay tuned. Thank you for the idea. Aneka

[@RamonaThePessst]

Do I cut off that extra inch at the top of the zipper before I install the zipper?

[@MadetoSew]

I don't usually for an invisible zipper. I trim that (if required) only at the end of sewing it.

[@RamonaThePessst]

@@MadetoSew I watched again and looked more closely this time. Thanks.

[@MadetoSew]

@@RamonaThePessst Great. Thank you.

[@rosie100ish]

I love the cactus fabric. Where is that from please? Thanks great video!

[@MadetoSew]

Hi Rosie, thank you so much. Here is the link: www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/p/21461/printed-cottons-rayons/mw/japanese-cactus-print Aneka x

[@loboh119]

It would be really helpful if you would do this demo with a plain fabric and contrasting thread colors.

[@fransjevrancken7376]

Good video! Thank you

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you! Aneka

[@UmmuFarras]

you are THE BEST

[@MadetoSew]

Pleased you liked it!

[@sandrasandy5128]

8-15-17 To Made To Sew would you make a video on how to make a pattern from a pair of already made pants? Thanks I want a pattern from a pair of palazzo pants.

[@MadetoSew]

Hi Sandra, I plan to do a copy an item video - I hope this would help you. Stay tuned. Thanks for the great idea. Aneka :-))

[@squinternet1]

you are the best!!! excellent tutorial as always! Thank you :-)

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you :-))

[@brendadouglas9833]

Excellent, thank you

[@MadetoSew]

Pleased you liked it Brenda. Aneka :-))