Sew a Perfect Jeans Zipper: Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

[@Thelaststitch]

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[@dillonalleyne6739]

@Thelaststitch hello and thanks for these videos, been a while since I have sewn and this is a great refresher.. The link for the downloads, is it still working? It just took me to your IG page, cheers.

[@solodv00]

This is hands down the easiest and best tutorial I’ve seen, thank you! Came out perfect first try

[@mrs.jackson270]

I've been sewing & making my own clothes for about 40 years, this is the absolutely BEST method I've ever seen for zippers! I can honestly say I've never seen this method before, but I'm so glad I found your channel. I've not had much success with the other "regular" method but I stitched right along with this video and the zipper on the jeans shorts I'm making came out PERFECTLY!!

[@katehopkins-searle659]

What a great video - super clear steps, really well filmed, no waffle. I've saved & will watch again 😁

[@bethtompkins3496]

I have completely botched 3 zipper flys. Thank you for this video. I will attempt #4 today!!

[@mercymwangi579]

This is what I expected to learn in fashion school. Thank you so much.

[@KamdyAni]

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[@emilygrenfell5734]

Oh my gosh, THE clearest explanation for this process. Most tutorials I've watched for reminding myself all the things I did at Polytech 10 years ago, usually have at least one step missing info or very hastily gone over. But this is LITERALLY step by step and includes all the little things that you automatically know if you're experienced, but might not if you're just learning, like ways to press things. As a visual/kinesthetic learner, this was perfect, and I will be bookmarking your tutorials for future use!

[@mnoklokomn]

Alltså, det här är den bästa och mest tydliga instruktionen för gylf jag sett. Jag bugar och bockar och tackar!

[@zizistavrakou3786]

You are amazing people,you deserve all the thumbs up of the world.

[@kelsey5139]

I come back to this video every time I make jeans, it’s a perfect tutorial!

[@jtjones73]

You cannot be serious? In less than 8 minutes you helped me more than the half-hour videos did, thank you! I think I was overthinking the whole zipper fly.

[@libbybowles]

This is such a generous offering of your expertise! I've been about 80% happy with the method I've been using and your method addresses all of the issues I've been struggling with. I have a new pair of jeans just cut out and I am excited to try this! And we're almost to the point when I can start counting the days until I get your Sewing Jeans Book! Thanks :-)

[@Thelaststitch]

Happy to hear that this tutorial gave you some new aha-moments! This method is pretty much fail proof, which I think is the reason it's prefered in the garment industry. Everything is done on the flat, with no tricky maneuvering

[@pamwerling9600]

This was a totally awesome tutorial. I followed along sewing my jeans zip as you sewed yours. The only difference was, I was making a skirt. I stopped the video several times to replay parts that I didn't understand. But it all worked! Haven't put a jean zip in in over 20 years. Thank you, so much.

[@jolenevaine3176]

So enjoy your very clear explanations of how to get the job done, with great results. I have Butterick, Kwik-sew, Stretch & Sew, and Burda Jean patterns, and have sewn them all, but the pattern instructions have always mystified and frustrated me. This from a person that has sewn for the last 55 years, my first project being pants for my Teddy bear., oh, and 2 years of Best Of Show at the local fair, which were girls party dresses. But jeans were scary . Pants came out less with then stellar results . After watching this video a few times I had the know how and confidence to sew a great pair of jeans. Thank you so much for sharing your gifts.

[@sawyoonsandy7827]

Thank you ..the clearest fly front tutorial I've ever seen

[@rmpltdutube]

zippers are not suppose to be so complicated! just the perfect simplicity i was looking for! thanks

[@patriciabyyc]

Best tutorial I have seen in a long time. Thank you!

[@Thelaststitch]

Thank you, that makes me so happy to hear!

[@dephkhan1833]

it really is!!

[@janethbarajas5063]

Amazing, first fly zipper I have ever done and only took following step by step. It came out perfect

[@amapola9202]

This video has changed my life and I just wanted you to know. I have successfully and professionally (as much as my regular home machine lets me anyway) installed two zippers with the help of this video and I'm so happy with the results. I wish this video existed a year ago when i was starting to sew and made my first pair of pants, the way they turned out was so awful I shied away from pants altogether until now lol you're so good thank you so much for the effort you put into your videos!

[@nettapogue711]

Thank you, you gave zipper stitching in jeans such a simple explanation. Other directions I have used were never this understandable and I have sewn many jeans, now even an easier fun way. Thank you.

[@janematthews6579]

This is the best jeans zipper fly tutorial I 've found anywhere. Thanks for doing it. I'm going to try it out tomorrow.

[@synerror6260]

Thank you so, so so much!!! I just installed my best zipper yet, this is way better than any other guides Ive fallowed!

[@christophermaurer1271]

I have been wanting to buy your book and was waiting to see if I was competent enough, at sewing , to succeed. Did not know you also had this KZbin channel and was surprised to hear you promote the book I was wanting. Fantastic, another good reason to justify buying it. Cheers from Australia.

[@abbyschachter4333]

Thank you so much for this video and super clear instructions! I made one pair of jeans with this method and am currently working on a pair of jean shorts. In case it is helpful for anyone else, to prevent fraying at the intersection of the crotch curves below the zipper, I found it helpful to 1) staystitch along the crotch curve on both legs BEFORE notching the crotch seam; 2) serge the two sections of the crotch curve separately AFTER notching, and then weave in the long serger thread tails :)

[@yvonnek4980]

. I really like this professional approach. I recommend getting the book to get more information about what the different seam allowances should be when flat felling seams.

[@Karenbertie]

Thank you so much for this - I have bought the book as a back up just incase the internet fails me at a critical time!

[@UmeSadakichi]

I’ve made many jeans but this method was the best to install a zipper! Thank you so much.

[@MefeUwotu]

Best tutorial! My jeans came out just as the video thank you xx

[@jewelsinterests]

Wonderful video and love the book. Totally worth the investment! Sewing zips has always been the worste and now I feel way more confident with them! Thank you and great work!

[@rachellovesyarn9106]

So tremendously helpful! I'm sewing a jeans style skirt that came with barely any instructions (step 5: sew zipper fly. Was all I got ...) This was perfectly explained and the video clips showed exactly what to do so clearly. Thank you!! ❤

[@carolallnutt8036]

What a brilliant video. I watched it after being made aware of it through the live chat. Thank you so much for this.

[@felicitythomson3397]

This is brilliant. I've just received your book. Got my Denim...rivets on way. I'm never buying jeans again. Thankyou for such a well laid out book and excellent watchable videos that get right to it. This is my lockdown project. ♡♡♡♡♡

[@pavlal.4552]

I really like the way you do it. So simple and neat, thank you so much. It turned out great 👍

[@sje70]

Super video, I am now confident to sew my first zipper this way in cargo jeans of daughter dear with this as my guide Thanks! 😃

[@kevinnkatekokhosa9453]

I've watched almost every tutorial on this, but none of them were helpful like yours. Thank you 🤩

[@DeniseMChevalier]

Thank you. This is a very clear explanation.

[@enchantingbreeze2602]

Thanks for the lovely gift!!

[@vesnaa4043]

Hello! I think this is my first ever comment on KZbin and at this moment I just need to say THANK YOU MILLIONS! I made so many zippers following you guidance. You're just amazing, great job! Congratulations!

[@karlak.7862]

You make it look so easy!! 😁

[@emilycummings3125]

So easy compared to how I was taught. And looks great.

[@gwensampson1336]

This was just perfect sewing and instructions..thankyou so much.xx

[@cherilynmassah9787]

The video is clear and understandable and the written transcript along with it, provides even greater clarity. Loved it!

[@gisellelawrence2367]

This was very helpful..I'm currently making my very first pair of jeans and I downloaded the toolkit and following the steps for the pockets and zipper. So far it's looking very professional for a first try!❤

[@myronhorvathsk]

Great video. I started sewing over two years ago and I always struggled with the damn zipper. Partially because I generally only did one a year so when I got to do another I’d forgot what I did. The only hard part is hand basting seams on my heavy work pants with them being 20oz cotton canvas. However it turned out well this way! It’s tough putting a needle through 4 layers plus a zipper tape. I probably watched parts of your video two dozen times. ❤️

[@andrreahess5999]

This is THE best method I've come across. It came out so neat and tidy!!! Thank you!

[@patbenson9873]

Best video I’ve seen and really clear and informative

[@rameshvandhnani8960]

So beautiful design and video and wonderful explanation. Thank u so much.

[@stephanvg]

Great tutorial, I was able to use this to sew a fly on my coveralls on the first try!

[@darronlemell224]

The best by far

[@marathonfortruth4768]

Wow perfect explanation. Never seen it explained before. Thank you so much.

[@Thelaststitch]

Glad to hear that you found it helpful! I've spent a lot of time figuring out a video format that is easy to understand for the viewers, so hearing this means a lot!

[@AngieSmiles123]

Wow this is a terrific tutorial. Thank you. I was intimidated by the idea but this made me confident.

[@monimonaye965]

WOW !! this video is amazing ! So thorough and so easy to understand !! I wish I watched this first !

[@rosemaryhannah3467]

I have just bought a copy of your book Sewing Jeans and my first impression is that it's going to be really useful. I always have fitting difficulties with RTW jeans so I've been wanting to make my own for some time. So thank you for your tutorials and your book.

[@lghollen5543]

A perfect tutorial, thank you for sharing.

[@Ebdain787]

This has got to be the best. Piper instruction. Zipper after zipper, I end up with terrible crotches. This video has helped tremendously. Thank you,

[@k3of5ks]

I have never seen this method and I am very intrigued. Thank you so much. I’m very much looking forward to receiving my pre-ordered book.

[@Thelaststitch]

It’s so easy compared to many other methods I think, it’s just a different way than many of us home sewists are used to. And thank you so much for pre-ordering my book 😊

[@jillianhartman6734]

Bought the book! I have used a school recommended fashion book, but it doesn't give full details on how jeans should be made, only the basics. Thank you for this!

[@nancycoulson796]

Love this method! Great video!

[@Thelaststitch]

Thank you, that makes me happy to hear!

[@thaisaykroyd5113]

Thanks for the tutorial! It helped me make my first ever pair of ziper fly pants

[@mzialeepottie2167]

This tutorial was amazing, finally conquered my fear of the zipper fly with it!!!

[@chinonsovictor6531]

Wow! This step is totally different from the steps I've been following. I'll definitely try this. Thank you for sharing. 🥰

[@mishkaterry5062]

I am happy I found this! Thank you!

[@صبريابومكه]

Thank you very very much, you helped me with my work

[@annigjestaples8997]

I have 3 pieces of denim fabric, just waiting to be cut and made into jeans. Now there is no more excuse to dawdle. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise.

[@Thelaststitch]

Thank you, that makes me excited to hear. Always happy to help explaining those tricky sewing bits 😊

[@marcysowers2852]

This was a GREAT tutorial on sewing a zipper with a fly front!! Absolutely great. Thank you-for the well done video and in advance for the free templates! Going to download them next!

[@solarwinds-]

Hi, looks really professional! I'm going to use this guide to make my jeans when my fabric finally arrives. Thanks so much!!!

[@peggyolson6511]

Such beautiful topstitching! Wish I could do that.

[@cecilianilsson1594]

Have ordered the book, watched all your videos, looking forward to a "jeans sew-along" :-)

[@Thelaststitch]

Awesome! Thank you, having the videos are hopefully a nice bonus, since sometimes we need to see a technique from different perspective to fully figure them out!

[@Nnaha14]

Thank you so much beautiful job & clear explanations

[@angelajane3913]

I’ve just got your book in the mail! It’s fabulous

[@Besorah1729]

Excellent tutorial- thank you 🎉❤

[@Sew.unsteady]

Amazing tutorial Thankyou! I have now made three pairs in three days when I thought I would never be able to make front zipper pants!

[@umairumair5913]

Great Knowledge great video ....... Thanks a lot

[@barbarashona271]

It's so much helpful, thanks for your videos ❤❤

[@jlesprit4933]

Thanks you so much for this video 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Thanks to you I can now make an entire pants, and it’s so welled explain ( I’m French and I totally understood), I’m so happy 🤣

[@rebeccarecto51]

very clear maam yes very clear maam

[@Ej-bj9bp]

Best tutorial, thank you so much have a bless day

[@ziziahmed6695]

thank you for this wonderful video

[@sol5803]

Great explanation, great quality of video

[@sewing_myhappyplacepauline223]

Such a helpful video Johanna. Tack 👍🏻

[@Thelaststitch]

Thank you, that makes me happy to hear!

[@DianaHarveyClark]

I am making a pair of jeans now, having a little trouble putting in the fly so I just ordered your (Sewing Jeans book) Thank you

[@heideray7343]

Amazing video, saved to my sewing videos! Patiently waiting till November, but I’m getting excited!

[@Thelaststitch]

Thank you Heide, it’s getting close now, I have the book now from the printer and I’m so proud of how it turned out, it’s my favourite book I’ve done so far 😊

[@lolvig]

Det här blev ju jättesnyggt, tack!!!

[@Mmmq322]

Wow wow wow 💞💞💞💞 thank you sooooooo much

[@vegababes123]

Girl ur book has finally reach for me after a long wait thanks a million I love love it will be downloading my templates an patterns love the design on the back pockets am so excited 😊 wop wop👌

[@iwonaskowronska2375]

Fantastic tutorial.

[@ABC-tt7qe]

Thank you so much for this video, you are so awesome!!!!!

[@janematthews6579]

Oh my goodness! That was great. I hope that with some practice I can install a jeans zipper and fly as well as you. You explain it so clearly and the result is absolutely beautiful. I want your book for Christmas so that I can make 2021 my year to take the jeans challenge.

[@michellecornum5856]

That was very informative. I have several pairs of pants that have been set aside for eternity because they have fly front zippers. Thank you for this. You made it look like Crying and Cussing is not one of the steps. Stay well.

[@Thelaststitch]

Happy to hear you found the tutorial helpful! And rest assured that there has been some cussing while figuring out the best way to do this, but I’m willing to make that sacrifice to make sure I teach you the best way 😀

[@lindak8664]

That was excellent!

[@sharonjoydeleon7093]

I'm so glad and thankful I came across your video. This is super effective for newbies like me because you explain it well and the sewing part is not fast so I can really follow what's going on. I have subscribed and follow you.

[@melshellman1701]

So so helpful :) Thank you!

[@lmh4186]

Brilliant video. Thank you

[@deanalovessewn6117]

Hi Johanna!! Wonderful vlog.. Great tips & information, deeply appreciated.... 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵

[@zinabfaraj6207]

Thank you, I have benefited a lot from you

[@Xyz123Etc..]

Thank you greatly!

[@thesewinglounge]

Lovely perfect explanation 👌

[@nancynunes8105]

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[@malinwiderlov6845]

Wow, så pedagogiskt! Jättebra!

[@heikehoyer1284]

A great Video, thanks!! I will try this method next time. I am seeing forward to get your Book!

[@Thelaststitch]

Thank you! I show this method in the book too, plus another version that mixes classic home sewing techniques with a few industrial tricks :-)