HOW TO sew a zipper fly without problems! EASY step-by-step tutorial for everyone

Dear Sewing Friends, in this video I would love to share with the easiest way that I have found to sew a zipper fly! I find that this is simple, straight forward, beginner friendly and gives a great result and I have done many pants like that. I will give you any extra tips or hacks that I have, and explain why!
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[@fel6533]

This is by far the best instructions I have received I did this and yes I finally got it do thank you very much

[@CyCookie1]

This is amazing. I cant believe I’ve actually put a zipper in so easily. Your instructions are THE BEST Wonderfull xx

[@gloriaodiah7493]

Thank you very much my beautiful teacher. You have made it simple again!

[@louloubell206]

Awesome tutorial! Thanks for sharing, you’re a doll.

[@divaliciouspe]

I've been struggling for daaaaays to figure out the pattern instructions and almost gave up. Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial. Finally feel confident to tackle it myself ❤

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Glad I could help!

[@annemariemcguinness5301]

Thank you so much I've had this video saved for a while now but my daughter would like me to make her a pair of trousers. I've seen zips before but always found the methods rather clumsy your way is genius and so rewarding. Thank you.

[@barbaravangoeye2495]

This is a really clear and helpfull video! Thank you!

[@saraveradequinn]

You are a great teacher!

[@ruths2662]

Thank you, my dear sweet ANGEL!!! I'm an newly retired person and have been sewing for over 50 yrs. THIS type of zipper has always been my nemesis...until now. THANKS to you & your brilliant way of teaching..I just did it perfectly and it's all due to you. I'm holding on to this video because it was the answer I've spent years looking for! You are wonderful and thank you!!!! It made a difference in my world!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

You are so welcome, Ruth and I am so so happy for you! Well done!

[@pvp31976]

SO well explained! Thank you!

[@Rara-pr9wg]

Excellent this has always been my sewing fear

[@ceciliaborglin7828]

Thanks for a great video! I was looking for a zipper that was exactly this one with the pattern pieces all together.

[@joanneblair2087]

Excellent tutorial.

[@ljiljanaavramovic2460]

Hi I am a new subscriber. I just made my first ever fly zipper like you showed here. It's not perfect but I am soo happy for the first time. I was terrified and being avoiding any pattern with fly zipper but now hope to sew more.Thank you very much 🤗

[@hsiaosophia3390]

Very nice and helpful video for me. Thank you.

[@bridgetjones8339]

Thank you. I needed this instruction!

[@tracybrewer9640]

Just watched this video after watching your one of different seams. Both videos are fantastic. Each one you do in a way to make them easy to understand and follow. So a huge thank you for spending the timed to teach us. Stay safe everyone and happy sewing.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Glad you like them! When I make these I try to think of what was the thing that made it all "click" in my mind and then I approach the video from that position. happy sewing :)

[@microfou]

Even though I am an experienced sewer, these instructions are super clear ! Love it ! Thank you

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

I'm so glad!

[@namchunsiliujulia7249]

Thank you so much dear i learn from you how to fit the zip i was looking so long to fiting the zip but it's very difecult for me but when i saw your style it simple and awesome ,

[@cleanqueen75]

Awesome tutorial!

[@sarsaparillasal658]

Thank you so much. This has finally changed my life after sewing for 50 years

[@mufithabuhari4021]

You read my mind Alisa, this video is right on time. I was scared to start making my son's school uniform due to this zipper issue. Now I can do that as well. Thank you so much.

[@CatherineSews]

I really like your method! And your clear details really take all the fear out of it for beginners. Nicely done!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you so much, Catherine! I truly hope so, I know zipper flies can be super intimidating.

[@judymitchell27]

I’m going to try it! Thanks!

[@charchar4957]

I come across your videos and honestly how in depth you explain and break steps down is so great. thank you for creating sewing content. I am new to sewing and these videos help loads.

[@carolhughes312]

Brilliant . Thank you

[@gerrysiebert8639]

The best tutorial! If I tried again to do this as per Vogue pattern instructions, I would have had another mess on my hands. Thank you for being so clear, concise and having great camera angles.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nannygurumi]

I'm new to sewing. I made my first garment in February and I'm still nervous about what I'm capable of. Your channel is amazing. Your videos are clear and easy to understand. The information and lessons that you give are invaluable and you actually give us all of this for FREE! Thank you so much for what you do ❤️

[@tracybrewer9640]

I also found her videos so easy to understand. Especially for beginners. Great to see others try their hand at sewing. Hope your enjoy your new found sewing journey. It can be quite mind blowing when you first start. Just go at your own pace and you will have a great time learning your own style like i did.

[@bedajh]

I patiently waited for a zip tutorial from you. It’s finally here ❤️. By far you are my favorite KZbin sewing guru. You explain clearly. I have been watching so many zip tutorials and I get confused and demotivated. They all seems complicated for me (and my learning ability). I love your tutorials because it illustrates the simplest way to get things done. Once I achieve getting this done only then I have the courage to try the complicated tutorials. ❤️

[@lilian2164]

Nicely demonstrated. Lovel your shows

[@user-ec2nj2lz1r]

Your technic works great for those of us with left-right, inside-outside dyslexia!

[@gerriebell2128]

I need to try this. When my children were little, I made their t-shirts and pants, but stopped making pants for my boys when they got older and started wearing pants with fly fronts. I sewed for my daughter for much longer, making skirts and dresses for her. My children are now in their 40’s and the oldest is 50. Thank you for this video and clear explanation!

[@ninagold1568]

Thank you for this video! I'm afraid to try zippers and your instructions inspired me to try! Would you please share your skin regime? Your skin is stunning.

[@mafecanas8321]

Been searching for zipper fly tutorials..glad to find it in your vids. Very detailed tutorial.

[@dianemontavon5670]

thank you. You have made putting in zippers in fly fronts so easy. I would never do it before. Great video.

[@pavlal.4552]

Thank you Alisa. So far I have been sewing pants and skirts with elastic waist lol. I feel intimidated by a zipper. I might give it a go one day soon 😊

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Don't be :) elastic is very easy and convenient and I LOVE IT, but zippers are fun too :) you can do it!

[@mozanita]

You are my number 1 sewing hero! 🥇

[@aribella6913]

Great info

[@magdalenakuhn8781]

Dear Alisa, thank you for this great Tutorial. Thank you 🤩🤩🧵🧵😘😘

[@ethelbruwer5295]

Thank you so much. Seems so much easier the way you showed us. South Africa

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

I hope it is, it certainly is for me, so I thought - hmmm, I bet there are some people who will find this way easier to understand.

[@themamachar]

You are such a good teacher. Thank you.

[@sandrina959]

Thank you very much for your tutorial, it is very helpful! I would like to make linen pants like yours. A video would be great ( sorry for my bad English 😊)

[@pmarcum7146]

Brilliant! I have spent *hours* trying to make a zipper fly (then picking it all out, then sewing it again, rinse, lather, repeat!) I'm almost looking forward to making my next zipper fly, armed with your inspiring instructions!

[@molliedove1]

Thank you so much. I have always had my zippers right over left for ladies and left over right for men, just the same for shirts. Evidently, this goes back years ago when a servant dressed the ladies.

[@gladtidings4all]

You’re such a great teacher the best tutorial so well explained with the fabric color drawing ✍️ the wrong side and right side. Thanks so much!❤️

[@ScrapsSewingProjects]

Detailed instructions are very easy to understand 🥰😍

[@michellecoon6619]

Super informative! That darn zipper guard has had me stumped so many times! Grand idea adding it at the end! It is going to save me a lot of picking out seam time! And with all your helpful commentary, this video is going to bring a lot of success! Thank you!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

RIGHT? :) sometimes a small little thing can throw off the whole "flow" of the process :)

[@lenalambe8136]

Love it!

[@shortgirl65]

Thank you! This was so clear! I'm just learning about zippers. Last week I made a lined a pencil bag with a zipper, just to get the hang of it. Now on to zips for clothing....I want to be able to make a dress with a zipper back for my daughter. 💚

[@jessanewell9452]

You make this look so easy! I'm going to need to construct myself some pants so that I can practice this technique!

[@imsewblessed1578]

Such a great resource for us all. 🥰 you took away any problems we may have with this video. 🌟

[@petro3441]

Amazing

[@engien460]

Your explenatiins and warning for newbies are just priceless. It's look so easy when you doing It. I have so unusual body I most of my life have make tailored clothing by my mum or uncle (Prof tailor) until I come to UK and clothes are absolut nightmare. I wearing most time badly cut t shirts and leggins -hate it .

[@ptoste1]

Amazing 🤩 👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 I thought that sewing this kind of zipper was really difficult 😅😅😅. But you make seem everything so easy. I will give it a try, for sure. I love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@luenaprice3873]

I really enjoy your instruction videos.

[@LindahsArtHouse]

Thank you ! All these details are awesome ! So excited to try now. You explain it all so nicely. Whoot!!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

My pleasure! Yay!

[@terryweister9577]

Thank you Alisha. This is an Amazing tutorial. Such clear directions! I will refer to it in the future.

[@ndj2212]

Excellent video! I love how well you give instructions, you truly are an inspiration for anyone that wants to learn to sew😊

[@mmezquita]

Thanks for this easy technic!!!😍😍

[@InAgatasCottage]

Brilliant video as always. I avoided pants with zippers till now. I think it will change

[@sarahrudd4995]

Brilliant video

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you, Miss Sarah, I hope it helps to master those fly zips :)

[@barbarac3149]

This is great. I am intimidated by zippers. I'm going to replace one in a pair of jeans first. I will be making shorts with a zipper 🤞. Also, I've decided to make an elastic waist in the bubble bum dress (lol). I think it will work.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Ooh, yes, zippers can be a bit scary - but it once you do a couple you will fall in love :) I just posted an EARLY ACCESS for Members on how to sew a lining and a zipper in a hoodie jacket - take a look, it is so easy :)

[@gladtidings4all]

I would like to know how to sew side pockets like the zipper pants or skirt

[@user-yu8vg6zq8o]

thx alot mum for trying to simplify bt how abt if u dnt hv tht tape to place

[@malinjd3157]

I love your videos, Alyssa! I would love to be a paying member (for the incredible work you do) , but it seems like I can only become a member if I have a computer. Does anyone know if this is right. I am one of these strange people without a computer. Course I have one in work but would rather not try and do private things on it. Can anyone help me?

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Wonderful. That is a lot like making a lapped zipper (only better). I have caught my skip and my skin in a placket zipper. Yes, I got blood on both my slip and dress. It isn't easy to get yourself out of a metal placket zipper.

[@linsly754]

Your step by step process is the easiest/least fussy I’ve seen! Fly zippers have been on my mind lately so this is quite timely. My only question is why the fly shield isn’t a bit wider to extend all the way to the edge in back (in effect lining up both serged edges) instead of being a strip just wide enough to cover the zipper back? My thought is that it would look cleaner with only 1 edge of stitching showing when looking at the back side of the fly, and may be easier to line up and sew. Is there a reason it should be narrower and not extend over to meet the other serged edge or is it user preference? Thanks so much for the sneak peak and for all the great teaching you do - you’ve given me so much confidence in the sewing room!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Lin, hello there! You have a great point! For me, it is totally a user preference as long as it does not compromise anything else - fit or ability to move in the pants. I would say when you are ready for the shield part - just see how wide you want it so that way is it is how you envisioned it. But a very great point, thank you! And thank you for being a member, I truly appreciate it!

[@linsly754]

Thank you for your thoughtful reply to my question - I will follow your advice! I always look forward to your videos because of your clear, step-by-step teaching style and your kindness. Have a wonderful day!

[@linsly754]

I just workshopped the fly front and achieved great results! I’ll practice a few more times to get it tidier because I was a little sloppy in my practice, But TWO fly zipper applications that work and look great from the front - no need to be intimidated anymore! Thank you, ‘my dear sewing friend!’ 😊

[@kayleeturner3631]

Do you have any videos showing the basic measurements one should have written down? Like the most common ones that don’t usually change on an adult.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Go to my bodice block videos and basic pants videos and you will see, then make a list for yourself.

[@kayleeturner3631]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity thanks 😊

[@solarwinds-]

Hi, can you help? I'm using a metal zipper to sew jeans. I've made 3 pair so far. The teeth of my zipper on my zipper fly always show when zipped on the finished product. What do you think are some of the causes?

[@michellemerritt2692]

Do you have a video that shows how to add that zipper flap/extension (no idea what it’s actually called) to a self drafted pants pattern? I drafted the basic block based on your videos.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Sure do :) it is actually one of the EARLY ACCESS videos available as your Members Perk, here it is - kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5_CnIV8bsyUpaM

[@michellemerritt2692]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Ha! That'll teach me. I did not finish that video yet.

[@ladyamba1]

You are sweet!

[@namanbansal7355]

R/mam result of this type of zipper came wrong one side increase 1.25”