HOW TO SEW the easy, elegant Invisible Zipper 🧵

[@handmadeharriells]

@TwixyNo spotted an audio flub, (thank you Twixy! Firing my editor, she’s getting a little loopy). The spot is at 4:45 and here’s the audio: “My zip seam allowance is 5/8ths of an inch, so I’m going to cut my interfacing at 1 inch wide by however long my zipper is.” Then I introduce my ironing board. The reason for those measurements is explained cleanly right after. Will try to fix that audio-and will definitely get to your questions in the next 24 hours! 💗💗💗

[@marshapowell2054]

Thanks. I thought it was my 'old' system causing the feedback.

[@TwixyNo]

Sorry, Marcy, but I guess I should have said it happens twice. The second time is at 5:13ish. Alas, poor zipper, I knew him, Harriell.

[@handmadeharriells]

🤣🤣🤣this is the best Shakespeare I’ve ever read... yes, I was hoping the visuals helped after that main overdubbing, since the rest was sort of an echo dub 🥴 Note to self: always check the audio after adding background music. If music be the food of life, overdub on.

[@cindysuter8600]

Gooey goodness cookies..hmmm...it is 9:37 pm here so I won't be having any of those. I have yet to try a zipper. We are in a mini lockdown here in Switzerland so I will watch your great videos of until I get my materials to tackle this. Thank you for the entertainment and good instructions.

[@HGCUPCAKES]

Lol I’m so glad you let us know. It’s midnight and I thought you’d been affected by our house ghost lol

[@annestuart1150]

Okay, you’ve convinced me. At age 72 I’ll try my first invisible zipper.

[@maggieb4648]

I fell in love with invisible zippers the first time I used one as a teen, and found it so much easier to do than a regular zipper. Never have used anything else since. 50+ years

[@handmadeharriells]

I LOVE IT! There’s always something new to try in sewing 😁

[@JasonMoodie]

Thank you for making these. I teach High School Fashion Students and your videos have been ones they LOVE to watch and follow along. Keep it up, Thank you for helping me inspire them to keep creating new things.

[@handmadeharriells]

That makes me absurdly, terrifically happy. And I love that you have fashion students in high school!!

[@RosieCarl]

I have been sewing for many years, and I still learn new things every time I watch a sewing video. I had never thought about using interfacing to support a zipper, but it does sound like a great idea, especially for thinner fabrics. I love invisible zippers for lots of applications because they are...well, invisible once they are installed. Instead of doing a separate basting step, I tend to use wash-away Wonder Tape to place the zipper exactly where I want it. I find that it makes the zipper lay flatter before stitching. Sometimes pins can make a zipper a little more wavy, although it looks like you are using very fine silk pins, which will help.

[@daubbish]

I am new to sewing and have been self teaching during this whole pandemic. Eventhough you don't know it, you're my virtual mentor now. Not only am I loving your positive vibes, your videos are SO thorough and encouraging 💌 Thank you!

[@handmadeharriells]

That makes me so happy! Thank you! We plan on keeping the vibes coming 💗

[@tracyvision]

Best. Invisible. Zipper. Tutorial. Ever! 💜 Thank you Marcy!

[@handmadeharriells]

That’s wonderful to hear!! Thank you Tracy!

[@marshapowell2054]

I have NEVER tried an invisible zipper & thanks to your tutorial, I am READY. Thank You.

[@petercourt2854]

Fan-frikkin-tastic!!! I've never used invisible zippers because I don't have an invisible zipper foot!!! You have just changed my life!!! Love from Africa!!! XXX

[@handmadeharriells]

I really do dislike invisible zipper feet, who needs em! 😁Love from across the water to you

[@ToniGuerrero]

Buttonholes! Especially those pesky buttonholes that don't have a button. You know, like for drawstrings. Oh oh oh... and elastic waistbands. You know, for when you don't just wanna have a drawstring. And yeah, while you're at it, elastic. That stuff is ORNERY, I tell ya! By the way, please tell CEO Dad that he's a genius. I just LOVE Oonaversity!

[@handmadeharriells]

Sweet! All noted! I’ll also pass the message up the chain to CEO Dad. hopefully I can get past his secretary.

[@ToniGuerrero]

@@handmadeharriells LOL. You're my fave Professor!

[@lauraburda1166]

Wow, I thought I had the most accommodating and loving husband in the world. I am so happy to see there are more great men out there. Although I hear from my eight sisters-in laws that my brothers are doing wonderful. Anyway about the amazing Invisible Zipper. . . I still have my original invisible zipper foot. NOW, it will be heading into the vintage sewing tools museum. I am so excited to use the zipper foot for my machine. AND the tircott fusible interfacing! OMG just knowing I can do this step, my quality of life just improved. Thank you for adding mojo to my sewing studio. In 2020, I need all the help available to keep up a positive mental attitude.

[@handmadeharriells]

Laura this made me grin ear to ear. I hope you’re getting some sewing in this week!

[@tonicobarrubias4052]

This is the best invisible zipper tutorial!

[@rosaliepingree4198]

Your technique is the easiest one I've found! When the invisible zippers first came out you had to have a special invisible zipper foot. Many thanks to you. Pittsburgh, PA

[@randimonaghan1865]

With 3 daughters 34, 32 & 29 I have made MANY prom or regular dresses and HOW I WISH I had seen this video!!!! Thanks, Oonaversity! PS your background music is amazing! Peace!

[@smallfootprint2961]

I know I've done this many years ago, but sure wouldn't remember how to do it. So glad for your post. It gives me courage to do it. Thanks.

[@rosettaalexander6094]

Girl you are awesome, thanks for reminding me how to insert an invisible zip with regular foot, I lost my invisible foot. Love you and Rob, you keep me smiling. Keep on keeping on. Peace out 🤣✌

[@maureencatalano8819]

Best invisible zipper tutorial everrrrr! Thanks!!!

[@handmadeharriells]

So glad you liked it!!

[@lucaslegz]

I just love your energy and love you bring to your viewers. Thank you! May you stay blessed.

[@Sandiegeek]

This is the best tutorial on installing an invisible zipper. I always return to re-watch prior to installing an invisible zipper just to make sure I am not skipping important steps. Thank you, Marcy, you are the best!💗💓💞💕

[@handmadeharriells]

Sandie that makes me so happy!

[@lenisselippert1639]

Thank you Marcy. I am learning so much from you and I really enjoy watching you and Rob.

[@reginasbrooks]

Rob is ALWAYS on time!

[@handmadeharriells]

AIN’T HE THO

[@dawnecamacho2601]

Thanks for showing this. I never knew how to sew one of them.

[@marykubach1188]

Just love these videos. Thank you!!!!!

[@nancyring8104]

True story- I remember when invisible zippers were first introduced!! This is a fabulous tutorial!!❤️

[@handmadeharriells]

AMAZING. I’ve googled magazine ads for the first zipper, but not invisible! Must have seemed like magic.

[@lauraburda1166]

me too. My Girl Scout leader was a fashion designer. She gave us a great how to on the new, amazing, invisible zipper at her home. It was a social gathering for the sewers in the troop. Anyway, it is all I use in garments.

[@patriciaborron94]

I remember thinking they were groovy. Yah, I was a bit of a hippie and having a zipper that didn't show was fantastic.

[@rachel4theking]

I may actually have to try an invisible zipper ❤️❤️❤️thank you so much!!!!

[@solschuller]

You guys are so cute!!! And I love your tutorials!!! That is so 😎 cool

[@lindadechow3703]

You have uncomplicated this for me, thank you. I am going to give this a try. As always, you are a great instructor

[@handmadeharriells]

Thanks Linda! That’s awesome to hear, I really hope you try it.

[@lindalawhead4368]

This is such a clear instruction of inserting the invisible zipper! Thanks!

[@Mon_Amour242]

The instructions is so easy to follow thank you

[@marybethspencer1119]

Learned this many a year ago, but you're just so fun to watch! Thanks! Love your Genie/Hubby too!

[@janet1394]

Thank you for this zippers intimidate me i just use elastic but i am gonna go out tomorrow and get me a zip to follow you with this video step by step thank you for making it fun.

[@janet1394]

Thank you for making me smile while doing something i love 😊😊😊😊😊

[@pegasusquilts]

I started on KZbin tonight to learn how to get a grip on my ADHD and ended up dancing down the zipper trail with you...and I already know how to do them! Guess I've got it, huh! 🤪 I had fun though!

[@handmadeharriells]

Oh Peggy HAHahah! This made me laugh so hard!!!

[@jackiebrown7229]

Great video Marcy. You make it look so easy. ❤️

[@suelynneremetio6122]

Thanks for taking the time to teach us how to up our sewing skills! Getting ready to install my first invisible zipper! Suggestion for a tutorial: how to finish seams. I've been zigzagging, should I be zig zagging all edges before I sew seams? Or trim seams and zig zap edges together? I hadn't sewn for decades until the mask fashion craze. Now I'm excited to fit patterns to my shape. Oh, another suggestion how to alter a pattern to personal measurements. Thanks! Peace out!

[@patebube3384]

Wow! This is by far the easiest invisible zipper tutorial I have seen (I have watched a lot😊). I totally get it now! Will be trying it on our makes this week.... I promise not to @ you from the ER😄 cos this is so easy and straight forward.

[@handmadeharriells]

YOU BE CAREFUL WITH THOSE GORGEOUS DIGITS!

[@DebraRobertslivinghi57]

Wow was surfing KZbin & here you were. Enjoyed ur videos, yes am going down the list. Y'all are fun & funny. Thanks

[@handmadeharriells]

You’re most welcome! We’re glad you found us ☺️

[@SewPaMc]

Its so perfect!!!! I need to watch this a few more times, and give this a try. Thanks for such a detailed video!

[@pegwhite6533]

Nice job and fun to watch.

[@rhondaziman562]

Thank you - just followed your lovely tutorial and am CHUFFED TO BITS with my zip! Wish I had a Rob-type person to bring me refreshments. Will work on that.

[@handmadeharriells]

😁😁😁yessss! well you’ve nailed the invisible zip, surely a genie who provides treats will follow…

[@Sandiegeek]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've been afraid of invisible zippers for like forever. Any other KZbin videos only show you how to do it on one side and it is clear that there are additional tips when attaching the opposite side. It all makes so much sense and now I'm no longer afraid. :-)

[@nancysteiner8814]

I found you recently through your interview with Threads and just love you both! Thank you for the fun and informative videos!

[@handmadeharriells]

Oh thank you Nancy! Love my ladies at Threads!!

[@ParadisoDesignsbyCherylKuczek]

LOVE this....really great idea that I LOVE!! Thank-you!!

[@kathyg3884]

I subscribed to you because of your sewing videos and your spunky personality.....but guess who I saw in a Subway commercial....lol I knew you were talented.

[@handmadeharriells]

Ahahaha ! Thankya!!!

[@kathyg3884]

I'm so embarrassed....I saw someone's comment about you being on Broadway, so I also googled you....Good gracious you are more.......lol please forgive me.

[@kreativelykinya]

Your energy and kindness are enough, and learning sewing techniques from you is like gravy. Thank you, Marcy for being a kind and genuine soul and generous with the details!!!💜

[@handmadeharriells]

You’re so welcome! At first these were supposed to be 2 minute lessons, then 10....so I think I can promise I’ll always lean into details 😁

[@angelonettebolden2700]

Thank you! It will give me more confidence to try invisible zips in the future. By the way, your beautiful hair is epic!!!!

[@handmadeharriells]

well thankya! I hope you try it 💗

[@SummerSaysSo]

You guys are the cutest. ❤️

[@StaceyUX]

lol girl I love your energy! Subscribed! Can’t wait to see more of y’all!

[@isabeldelaportilla6223]

Hi, Marcy: I love learning from your ooniversity lessons!!! Interesting, instructive, and, above all, having a great time. Thanks a lot 😘😘😘

[@doreenbrown6313]

Awesome video! I learned so much! Your videos are so fun to watch! Keep up the great work!

[@larabailey1169]

I love u and ure hubby.... love ure channel

[@handmadeharriells]

We both thankya!

[@SummerSaysSo]

This is so useful!!!

[@rhondabarlow860]

Good job 💕🌱

[@katherinetrumm7022]

Thank you for this tutorial! Invisible zippers have always been a bit of a struggle for me. Managed to insert my best one post this video 😸

[@handmadeharriells]

That is WONDERFUL!!!! You don’t know how glad I am to hear that!

[@oomimikry]

Really love your energy! Just discovered and bingewatched your whole channel today :D Could you make a tutorial on How to create a maxi skirt out of three stacked "circular panels" from scratch ( measuring yourself, create pattern and actually sew) ? Im pretty sure theres a professional expression for it but i guess you already know what i mean! :'D Im a total Beginner and just bought my sewing-machine and am now kind of overwhelmed and stuck and afraid of using it xD

[@mcclk1]

Okay, WOW, this was SO helpful for my zippers (which, no matter what I've tried in the past, somehow end up with a skirt that doesn't line up from side to side). I've been putting off finishing a new dress because I was dreading the invisible (or any, really) zipper. Thank you for this!

[@margeryciambra7344]

Terrific...too bad I did not have this help years ago. You are exceptional . Thanks for this fantastic video...👍😀margy

[@handmadeharriells]

You're so welcome, I'm glad it helped!

[@sherribenson1]

Love the video. I did my first invisible zipper in 22” pillows. Another key to invisible zippers is to buy ones longer than you need for your project.

[@handmadeharriells]

YES. I’ve given up buying short invisible zips, they’re so easy to shorten yourself!

[@sally4102]

Have never done a zipper, going to now! You are the most entertaining of all the sewing channels. Did you ever work in a costume shop?

[@handmadeharriells]

Well thankya! So, I never worked in a costume shop, but as an actress I’ve spent loads of time in them. Best place on earth!

[@rbersani1]

I love a good zip!

[@pegasusquilts]

You are such a great teacher!

[@handmadeharriells]

Thank you!

[@meekstylz9962]

Your videos always bring joy! Can you make a video on buttons? Thank you so much!

[@roxanneswanson8305]

Yes! Let's see a video on how to do professional looking button holes.

[@handmadeharriells]

Sweet! Buttons galore, noted.

[@terrinelsondrawsstuff]

I just spent two hours trying to follow written instructions on how to do this with a TEENY little illustration and failed four times. Then I followed your instructions and success. Thank you!

[@handmadeharriells]

I’m sad to hear about the two hours but I’m THRILLED to hear this got you sewing success!!!! Now you must sew all the zippers 💗

[@ladyjo581]

Thank you!!! 💙

[@sherylmorgan3678]

Your fabric prints are so colorful. I would love to know where you purchase them.

[@dale3404]

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ the invisible zipper. I use them on everything I can. More forgiving than a conventional zipper. I keep interfacing strips in a bag, ready to go when I need them. I’ve never seen the zipper basted like this. I’ll try it. Also, one of my invisible zipper feet has a groove that goes over the coils. Have you tried that style?

[@handmadeharriells]

Ah yes, I love setting up a go-bag of interfacing! (the first invisible zip foot I tried had grooves for the coils, just didn’t get as close for me!)

[@aspeaks3241]

Oh that was easy peasy.

[@mimzyriepensell1423]

I had no idea there was a invisible zipper foot, only a zipper foot...hmmm thanks so much for this.

[@nhcharmedone]

You made it look very easy, I've only attempted regular zippers, and I hated every one lol but I need to give this a shot.

[@triciaapplewhite4939]

Thank you

[@roxanneswanson8305]

So wishing I had paid more attention during the sewing unit in Home Ec. Do they even have Home Ec programs in the schools any more? Or did they rip out all the kitchen and sewing equipment for computer labs? Thanks for helping make these sewing technics so understandable, Marcy!

[@handmadeharriells]

I’m so glad it’s clear! I had about 5 minutes of home ec before they did away with it. I guess KZbin is our home ec now 😉

[@rosehep3301]

Thank you for this! I've had trouble getting invisible zippers right. Got so mad at them that I started making lapped zips, but those don't look good on every garment. You're kind to mention who taught this to you. I never heard of interfacing zips either, but will now! When my Auntlings graduate to higher level projects, we'll watch your videos together and practice!

[@handmadeharriells]

Auntlings is the best new word I’ve learned today.

[@crystalBall9287]

I learned to put in an invisible zip in 2002. This is definitely more work than how I so it but looks so much better. Literally seamless 😍

[@handmadeharriells]

Yeah those extra steps make a difference! Extra is never a bad thing. Well, almost never.

[@bethmagill4449]

Hi! Loved this tutorial! Question: What do you do with the "zipper tail"? I didn't see you trim it away. Does this make sense? THANK YOU SO MUCH for your reply!!!!

[@AlmostaCowgirl]

You are Seriously adorable to watch! I love how you make it so fun and your husband is such a great sport too. Haha! This is seriously a marvelous tutorial for zippers as they can be a pain in the "BLEEP"! Keep 'em comin'! I think my biggest pain is button holes and buttons! PS- You did have some overlapping of your narration, but that's okay... many of us probably hear extra voices any way. 🤪

[@handmadeharriells]

All of 2020 is overdubbed 😳😅...yeah, I accidentally changed a few audio tracks when adding music! There’s a pinned note up top on the important sentence from that section. And I’ve got buttons/holes on the list!

[@bethkorczynski386]

This is great, thanks! I also appreciated the French Seam video. Can you do more about working with specific fabrics? Especially light weight or sheer fabrics, and also super chunky fabrics. Thanks so much! 🏊🏻

[@handmadeharriells]

Thanks Beth! I'll add that to the list 👍🏽

[@emmaweatherington5266]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@TwixyNo]

I am enrolled at Oonaversity but I may be at the bottom of the class as this made me go "huh?" quite a few times. Then I looked at it some more and I hope to eventually get it. I agree -- elastic in waistbands would be a great class! Also, please check the sound from 4:40 to 5:30 as the narration sounds twice dubbed (and I watched it three times to make sure I wasn't having a stroke). (Like in The Merchan of Venice: "The quality of narration is not strained. It is twice dubbed...") Thanks.

[@rachellynncreates2703]

Oh good you heard it too! It’s been a very long day!

[@handmadeharriells]

Thank you for this heads up! I tried to fix it today, but I guess there’s only so much that can be edited once it’s posted. I’ve put a pinned comment at the top on the important sentence during those seconds!

[@handmadeharriells]

Also twice dubbed Shakespeare..... 😅😅😅perfect

[@Elisheb1]

You both are quite funny..I just discovered your channel today! Greetings from Guatemala!

[@handmadeharriells]

Well hello!!! And welcome!

[@harrietrudoff5339]

Thank you to Kristyglass for introducing us. Love you and Rob

[@handmadeharriells]

Love Kristy! Wait till you see the swap reveal 😍

[@ritamae99]

Do you draft your own patterns from your bodice block. I finally have a great fitting block and I’m having a hard time figuring out where to start when designing dress bodices. Help!! Love you BTW been following you for a long time and anytime I need some sewjo I go to your Instagram (and now your KZbin) to get in the mood again!

[@handmadeharriells]

I’m so glad to be putting good sewing vibes out there, thank you 😊! A bodice block video would be fun, I like to think of mine as a new Frankenstein’s monster every time I whip,it out to play...

[@ghostdog1676]

I make bags with the invisible zippers and their good

[@shelleythomas4251]

This is fantastic.. I truly love ❤️ all the videos. I wanted to know if you are interested in making warm jacket with a lining.

[@handmadeharriells]

I really got into jackets a few year back, and had to stop because they were eating up a ton of closet space! I do have a piece of fabric that's asking to be a jacket though...

[@mrsmojet1]

YOu what I want to see Marcy? This may sound so basic, but things like sewing straight, and cutting straight ( not all jagged like I do) I know it's about surfaces too, so how to create a good sewing base, table top counter top on a budget ( money is toight!) etcetera etcetera. Also how to sew when you arent the best with mathematicals. I noticed that good sew-ees reel off numbers that can be confusing. I even heard someone use a slope formula!waaaaht. Great vid, thank you

[@handmadeharriells]

Not basic at all! There are several helpful tricks I can think of that I learned early on! Coming up....

[@robertlogan6379]

Great tutorial on zippers. Not sure it will help with my zipper problem. Now that I am in my eighties, my zipper problem has been remembering to zip up and sadly, even worse, to zip down.

[@handmadeharriells]

😂😂😂perhaps I can make a tutorial for that!

[@paulettelally5885]

Love your explanation of invisible zipper but.......what do you do with the tail of the zipper?

[@handmadeharriells]

Excellent question! If using the zipper as-purchased, with the original stop, I either add a lining (which hides the zip end-or, if it will be exposed on the interior in a lighter dress, I encase the bottom in matching fabric. If you’ve cut the end of your zip, you can zigzag tightly across the coil to make a “stop” out of thread. But I’ll add a “finishing touches” video to the list!

[@phillipawilliams4652]

Hi can you do a tutorial on pleating for skirts? Love your tutorials and your vibe. Hello from southern U.K. 🇬🇧😊

[@lauraburda1166]

I second the pleated skirts tutorial. I have pleated many skirts and Sailor Moon outfits and still I dread the pleated skirt. I must be missing the step that makes them fun.

[@bastanley]

Q. There seemed to be about six inches of zipper left that wasn't sewn down. Do you cut off the excess zipper tail? If so how much of the zipper do you leave before you cut off the excess so the zipper doesn't come all the way undone?

[@kcisme2540]

Great video! Totally new to sewing zippers. Question, what do you do with the excess zipper tape? Do you just cut it off? Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

[@squid5900able]

Should place a 'stopper' of thread going over the teeth of zipper, from both left and right sides...going over many times...then should be able to cut off rest or just buy the correct lenght. When the swap meeet was happening, precovid...bought 10 zippers for $5.00!

[@kcisme2540]

@@squid5900able Thank you so much! 😁

[@dale3404]

Zigzag across the end several times.

[@kcisme2540]

@@dale3404 Thank you! 😁

[@handmadeharriells]

Yes I third the wise sewists that have stepped up! Actually, I always buy my zips in 22 inch length, since it’s so easy to add your own zigzagged zipper stop and shorten them as much as you like. Just make sure you put the stop in before you unzip it, ask me how I know 🙄

[@kayenjee]

You popped up in my recommends and I had no idea who you are. I enjoy your videos and I thought to myself "she has to be an actress, probably the Broadway type". A couple of Google searches later my suspicions are confirmed!

[@handmadeharriells]

Haha! I’m no star gender to jazz hands 🤣🤣

[@kayenjee]

@@handmadeharriells I don't understand this reply😥...other than I probably shouldn't have used the word "actress" or perhaps the pronoun "she" either. 🤔 Back to Google I go! 😁

[@kayenjee]

Perhaps this was supposed to read "stranger" not star gender... That makes more sense 😁 but I still learned something from your woke autocorrect 😆

[@handmadeharriells]

@@kayenjee oh HAHA AUTOCORRECT. I feel like autocorrect is getting dumber. Yes, “stranger” is what I was going for. What a strange woke change 🤣🤣🤣

[@dollienormacordero8820]

Please turn the closed captioned on for the deaf audiences. I love your videos! Thank you in advance

[@handmadeharriells]

Ack I’m so sorry, I thought the option was on! Can I ask, when you tap the three dots at the top right corner of the video, does it give you an auto generated captions option?

[@AlmostaCowgirl]

Just chiming in here... yes, it does

[@dollienormacordero8820]

@@handmadeharriells yes! Now it's working. Many thanks! Will watch this tomorrow.

[@handmadeharriells]

Wonderful!!

[@alexiss4583]

This was a good video and did anyone ever tell you that you look like Kim Fields

[@handmadeharriells]

I’ve never heard that one, but I LOVE her. Tootie forever!

[@SharonMLynchrealtor]

What did you do with the bottom part of the zipper that was hanging below. Thanks

[@handmadeharriells]

hey Sharon! For me it depends on what the garment finish- if it’s going to be lined, I zigzag across the coils about snip 1 1/2 inches below where the zipper stops, and then cut the tape and inch below that. if it’s unlined, I do the same, but I like to use a piece of the fashion fabric to encase the unsightly end of the tape. Great question, I ought to do a video on that!

[@charbrown6751]

Your front 'cleavage' comment reminded me... could you show how to apply a facing to the upper edge of the zipper? I have always found that edge a pain to do, especially if it has to fold back and the wrong side shows, like at the neckline.

[@handmadeharriells]

hahaha I say the weirdest things! I’m planning on a zipper tips video, I’ll include that 💗

[@the_dapper_scrapper]

Do you just leave the excess zipper hanging inside the garment or do you clip it off?

[@handmadeharriells]

I’ll have to do a “finishings” lesson! I leave about 3 inches of zip tail, and add a thread stop if needed. It’s nice to encase the end in fashion fabric, if you’re not lining the garment.

[@suelynneremetio6122]

@@handmadeharriells Yes please! I haven't sewed in almost 30 years, but started sewing again for the masks...and I cannot believe how much has changed ~ or how much I didn't know. I just put in my first invisible zipper (so much prettier and easier than the old way) THANK YOU! Now can't wait to see how the hanging zipper finishes.

[@IMOO1896]

I inserted an invisible zipper in a purchased jumpsuit to make it easier to get on and off. It took all day, no telling how many videos I watched before and during. Well, still haven’t worn the jumpsuit, not sure if its a zipper thing, or something else.

[@handmadeharriells]

🤣🤣🤣it might just be a jumpsuit thing....

[@60x2andgood]

Isn't your garment usually seemed togetherthen you put a zipper in?

[@handmadeharriells]

with a regular zipper, yes- but with an invisible zip you want the seam left open before inserting, otherwise it’s hard to get the bottom inserted correctly. However, Kenneth King uses a hemostat to insert an invisible zipper *after* the garment is seamed, I’ve been meaning to try it!

[@shirleyhudson1073]

Hi my name is shirley. and i have learned how to sew on KZbin. I have made so many Beautiful clothing. There is so much to learn. There is a Pattern I really would love to make it’s McCall 8110 is there any way you can make a video on how to make it please pattern C. If you can’t it’s ok I love watching you and your husband. You make sewing so much fun thank you so much the both of you. I’m a caregiver for a 84 yr old Veteran that has Cancer so he love to watch me make clothes.

[@handmadeharriells]

Hi Shirley! Love to hear from another self-taught sewist 💗 I was eyeing that pattern, I was a little leery of the lack of bust darts! If JoAnns has a sale soon, I may grab it. And I love that your Veteran enjoys your sewing-I think most people are surprised at how fascinating the whole process is. I hope you’re both doing well 💗❤️💗

[@mpiatt2007]

Only you would have a magenta press cloth. You love to live dangerously. :-)

[@handmadeharriells]

MUAHAHAHAAH!!!!

[@Sandiegeek]

How about next lesson... PLEATS. I love pleats but always stay away from them because I don't know much of the material to cut and how wide to make the pleats so that at the end the pleated part matches in length the non pleated part to which it attaches to. :-/ What is the secret formula behind it? It's gotta be one :-)

[@handmadeharriells]

Ah pleats! So you mean, what’s the math behind how many pleats you need to fit a flat waistband? And how to make those pleats?

[@Sandiegeek]

@@handmadeharriells More the math behind it, I have a pleats foot and a gathering foot. But of course, if you can and have the patience it would be greatly appreciate it if you could show everything from scratch as some of the ladies may not have the additional feet. Thank you so much for everything! You are the best! ❤

[@mommylap]

I LOVE OONAVERSITY! And I loooove an invisible zipper too! Great video!