How to insert and invisible zip - Laurens top sewing tips - Part 10.1

Invisible zips are my favourite type and once you learn my tips and tricks I'm sure you'll love them too.
You'll need an additional invisible zip foot for your sewing machine which can be purchased from all good sewing machine shops!

[@PatrickRegan413]

I watched maybe a dozen "how to sew an invisible zip" vids on KZbin, and this is the *only* one that talks about how to address the raw edges of the fabric at the seam! Thank you so much for including that info! Great video.

[@kaikai2meripng]

I’ve watched several tutorials for how to sew invisible zippers and this one was the easiest for me to understand. Very thorough from start to finish. Thank you!

[@lindaregehr7025]

I've watched dozens of videos about installing zippers; super frustrating. THIS ONE WAS THE BEST! THANK YOU!!

[@JaneScuffell]

Thank you for posting such a great tutorial on sewing an invisible zip. I bought the special foot and have just completed my first zip, which has turned out brilliantly thanks to your easy to follow instructions. Great video!

[@dereklewis3700]

After watching endless concealed zip videos this is by far the easiest to follow especially with laying the fabric down with the pattern facing you and placing the right side of the zip on top. Easy but so helpful. Wish I’d seen this video first.

[@maplelassuk]

Thank you Lauren, your tips are amazing! Excellent presentation and so easy to follow. And...I have been stuck resting with health issues and have thoroughly enjoyed watching all the GBSB series, fun to watch you again.

[@suejohnson6846]

Best instruction in how to insert an invisible zip. Come back to it time & time again

[@vivienlee610]

I come back to this video for a refresher from time to time.. its so clearly demonstrated.

[@maryfernando7545]

Thank you. I have been sewing for more than 30 years and have always been terrified of the zip. Of course invisible did not exist when I started sewing. At long last you have have shown me how this can be done on a home sewing machine and done beautifully!!

[@joane2400]

This was the best video I have seen so far on invisible zippers 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Ellaodi]

this is perfect!! this is the ONLY video on here that doesn't expect you to have a giant zip and a small section-- this one actually explains how to use a full zipper (especiallly for a dress) and avoid all the other issues! :) thank you so much!!!

[@karenelliott5425]

Hi lauren from a fellow Scottish lassie living abroad i have to thank you for that explanation . It was soooo helpful. I wS so green I didn’t know tge right side from the wrong side till i watched your video. 😂 have subscribed thNk you so much ❤

[@rhodalillystone9646]

Thank you so much for a clear tutorial. I have managed to insert a concealed zip in a dress for the first time after several attempts. First mistake was to use an ordinary zip. I didn't have the proper zipper foot for the machine but managed with a normal zipper foot. So grateful to learn something new today!

[@jeanineowen1391]

Thank you. This tutorial is excellent, easy to follow with great results. Ironing the zip before stitching is a revelation. The finished zip is by far the best I have achieved.

[@elizabethray3589]

Best explanation I’ve had about invisible zippers. Thank you x

[@MarionSenior]

Thank you, didn’t know where to start. Worked perfectly. New to your channel but enjoying learning new and refreshing other items.

[@christinebyrne1968]

I really enjoyed your very informative video. I have grappled with so many online tutorials and nothing has really helped until now. I bought the zip foot ages ago and now the first invisible zip insitu as we speak! Thanks a lot.

[@jounderhill6913]

Thank you so much for this! I’ve not attempted any type of zip as yet but this makes me feel that it’s not quite as difficult as I thought it might be! I really find all of your instructional videos so helpful - the filming is clear and your directions are simple and easy to follow! 😁

[@PaulineMaguire-s5h]

Thank you so much for the video - the best I’ve seen. Have previously tried to put in an invisible zip and not done well. This time it worked and looks amazing.

[@paulineisaac861]

This is the best video I have seen for instruction. Made it so much easier. Thank you!

[@joanbryce9904]

Clear and precise as usual. Thank you Lauren.

[@carolepearson5512]

Absolutely first class tutorial. I am about to pick up my recently ordered invisible zipper foot. I shall now tackle my dress project with this technique full of confidence. Thank you Lauren for explaining everything so clearly.

[@sunhine71]

The clearest explanation I've seen of this. Thanks Lauren.

[@carolhebbard6530]

Thanks Lauren - this is great. It's so simple when you know how!

[@aseret01666]

Brilliant advice Lauren. I never buy patterns with zips because they look so tricky, but I think I will start now. Thank you!

[@karenlowes7802]

Best demo ever for invisible zip! Thankyou.

[@eleanorkitt1608]

Thanks for your clearly explained and demonstrated tutorial, I've been struggling with invisible zips on my new sewing machine - definitely going to iron the zip to see if that improves the outcome. Thanks again.

[@joannewilliams9428]

Thank you Lauren, great tutorial. I always seem to struggle with invisible zips but this has spurred me on to not give up!!

[@margaretjames5401]

This was a great clip. I will certainly watch more of your tutorials. Thanks.

[@stephlittle5915]

The most beautiful invisible zip I’ve ever done! Thank you!!

[@sarahhill6247]

Just brilliant, put my first concealed zip in. So helpful.

[@BonJourBonJour123]

Thanks for the excellent tutorial, Lauren. No matter how many times I’ve put in an invisible zipper, I always watch a tutorial before I stalling one just to keep it all straight in my mind. This is now my go to video. ❤️ At the very end of the demonstration you said to meet to zip seaming line but you actually stitched a tiny bit away from it...which actually is the best way to avoid puckers. I don’t know why but it works. Because KZbin jumbled up the order in which videos show up the last video of yours I saw you’d just announced your pregnancy. I know to say you’re glowing is cliché so I’m just going to say how beautiful and healthy you look. I hope you’re feeling just as well.

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Bonnie Engelstein thank you Bonnie that’s really lovely 😊💕

[@Silver_Threads_Sewing]

Wonderful tutorial. You are such a great teacher. Thank you for taking your time to do this! ❤️

[@debe8890]

Excellent tutorial. I forgot to iron my zip once and couldn't figure out why I couldn't get it sewn in well enough. Ironing the teeth up really does help and if you buy a zip in packaging the is the first step of the instructions. thanks.

[@CookwithCatalina]

If I could put a huge thumb up...Thank you so much! This tutorial was perfect. I haven't thought of finishing those fabric edges nicely before attaching the zipper, and at the end of work I always get a frailly fabric under the zipper. For me the zipper part is so random, never one looks like the other, and almost is always kind of messy at the bottom of the zipper. THANK YOU!

[@monica86641]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Making my daughter's wedding dress and was not sure exactly how to put in an invisible zipper I have always used regular zippers for all my projects. It was so easy to follow your instructions I have put the zipper in without any problems.

[@lizfaram8191]

Brilliant video really. Informative

[@annebeetham8580]

very clear and helpful. thank you

[@maureencullen1008]

I love these tips.You explain everything so clearly.

[@trowb20a]

tip: when shortening a zipper don't shorten the top (which has a stop)! i just snipped mine off. sewed the zipper on perfectly thanks to this video, and as i was pulling the zipper up the dress to test my work, it came full off the top! :D

[@yisavey]

Thank you!! Helped very much!!

[@lesleyalex6953]

Superb tutorial, thankyou .

[@sewhappysarahr8912]

Thank you so much! I am getting ready to sew Simplicity 8885 view C with a beautiful Ankara cloth. Now I feel that I can do the invisible zip!

[@amylam6853]

Thank you Lauren! Your video is very informative with lots of tips!

[@mariethomson43]

Brilliant tutorial Lauren. So clear.

[@samanthahindmarsh1192]

Thank you, that is so helpful!

[@alisonwilliams5355]

Great tutorial, really clear and as others had mentioned had not thought about neatening the edges of the material first or ironing the zip. Thank you, great help.

[@claireperks78]

I found this a really helpful video - thank you! I've always struggled in particular with the part after the zip is inserted, ending up with a gathered mess where the zip ends and the standard seam begins. Can't wait to try using a zipper foot and stitch from the bottom up.

[@johnhunsdale2244]

Fabulous Lauren love your tutorial.

[@raznabibi]

Excellent tutorial. Really well explained. Look forward to seeing more of your tutorials 🙂

[@Sarah-gg6rm]

That's really helpful, thanks Lauren. I've saved it so I can come back after I've forgotten (again) and rewatch it. I've been told and shown so many times but my sieve brain isn't keeping it in, so I'm grateful you've made such a clear explanation that I can come back to 👍

[@christinecrabb1911]

Thank you Lauren, brilliant instruction as per usual, really appreciate you taking the time to do this 👍💕

[@dianavoermans]

Nice tutorial! 🤩I always leave the excess length on the zip till it’s sewn in. This way you can stitch up to the required length. Before I stitch the rest of the seam I cut it, secure the end and stitch the rest. 💃🏻

[@sheiladooley5407]

Very helpful, thanks.

[@JenSutton2023]

Just watching this again; your teaching is SO clear. Brilliant! Thank you. I expect you’ve had the baby by now? Hope all going well. Xx

[@monicawilliams-barrett7978]

This teaching was really great

[@tiaadtutorials3269]

Such a detailed breakdown. Thank you

[@suebarker4159]

thank you,great explanation

[@priscillaseaton8147]

Thank you for the great video. Just did my first perfect invisible zip. Previously always had trouble doing them!

[@patriciasheppard8869]

Thank you, so helpful

[@tinahadrill3060]

Great tutorial. Thank you Lauren. :)

[@hawiea]

Thanks Lauren. Made two pairs of shorts the other day and the zip insertion is not great. I did baste and iron but I will be investing in that wonder tape. I think it will make all the difference. For now, my two creations are a design feature ;-)

[@shellyscott8275]

Really helpful tutorial. Thank you. 👏 😃

[@cathmckeever2728]

Brilliant! I will be getting some magic tape.

[@moniquedawn5252]

Wonderful video! I iron my invisible zip as well.

[@bellepoupee61]

Thank you so much! Great tutorial! Christine

[@dellarussell7963]

Thank You!

[@Wannaba10]

Wow, this was so helpful 😊

[@juliehaig1216]

I've always basted with a regular zip foot first but then when I change ti the concealed zip foot I often forget to reduce the stitch length - so frustrating . I'm definitely going to give that tape a go . Thanks for a great tutorial I always learn something even if I think I know how to do it xx

[@karenlewis5394]

Thanks really found that very helpful

[@Oleeh-oleeh]

Wow, I think o will be able to do it with the help from your video, thanks :)

[@DESmith-yb4ir]

Hi Lauren, I always used to do an invisible zipper like this and found it very stressful. I had to rip our and redo my zip so often to get rid of that pucker! I them found Kenneth Kings method on KZbin and now get 100% success first time with all invisible zippers. Try it out and let us know what you think.

[@lil-al]

If you had left the shortening of the zip until after you had installed it, you would have had enough length at the bottom to open the zip beyond the place it ends on your garment and could have sewed it as long as you needed to. That is, always use a zip that is 5cm or so longer than you actually need, and shorten it afterwards.

[@tracyfrost]

Very helpful

[@Химик-й3ы]

то что искала спасибо.

[@lorrainewhiting1267]

Brilliant thank you

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

On the final press don’t iron on the zip part as invisible zips look best when the the fabric rolls near the teeth rather than ironing flat exposing the zipper. Great video saved thanks 🙏❤️

[@Mialinna7]

Thank you❤

[@tanjowil9743]

Thanks.

[@shayleighsanches4748]

So I’m trying to cut a hole in a hoodie and add a zip to that hole…. How would I go about that without having any open ends

[@thisrandomjourney7103]

Great video but I do have a question. I'm trying to make my daughter a circle skirt. I already cut it out and I have a waist band I've pinned to the top as well. I'm trying to figure out how to put the invisible zip in without making a semi down th whole length of the skirt. I accounted for the zip by adding semi allowance at the waist.

[@sharonmayfieldcreative7313]

Useful video thanks but like a lot of tutorials you don’t include how to position the zip in relation to the top of the garment and how to finish the zip at this point ? What to do with those stiff ‘tabs’ at the top of the zip ??!!

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hi Sharon, Typically they would be caught in the seam allowance when you attach wither a facing or waistband (depending on what you are making). so the actual top of the zip where is closes, usually there are little thicker plastic bits, they should be positioned just below the seam allowance line. I hope that makes sense, best wishes, Laure

[@lindacoaley8107]

I saw you on The Great British Sewing Bee?

[@menauru7179]

Hi, your videos are very good, could you tell us about your sawing machine please . Thanks

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hello, you can check out my review of my machine in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIeaaJWmr8qAnJo

[@menauru7179]

@@LaurenGuthrieGhani thanks I checked already super review but quite expensive

[@margaretrees4538]

Hi Lauren, can you give me some tips on sewing an invisible zip around corners please. Diolch/thanks.

[@conniebutkovich6044]

I'm trying to install an invisable zipprr, theccx sewing instructions on the pattern asks me to sew the back togethrr up to the zipper stop press my seam allowances and put tge zipper in using an adjustable foot. My daughter gave me a beautiful set of feet fr Mother's day including an invisable foot. My question is my "channels" aren't open to hold the coils out of the way. And I've neen trying to sew a oractice zipper on scraps so that I don't potentially ruin the garment. I am missing a step somewhere. I've watched your tutorial all the wsy through. Ideas??

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hi Connie, I'm not sure what theccx instructions are but I know that there are different methods of inserting an invisible zipper and it sounds like the method in those instructions is different to my method. It's not that one is better than the other they are just different and I would recommend just following one of them as it will be confusing if you try to combine the methods. I'm not sure what you mean by the channels not being open? Do you mean on the invisible zip foot itself?

[@cynthiaroberts3101]

6.28 instructions for sewing start

[@2missteri]

👍🏻⭐️

[@gailpeters1974]

Thank you. The best tutorial I have seen on this. Instructions are very clear and easy to follow. ❤️

[@ruthirwin8222]

I stitched so close to the teeth it wouldnt open lol