Sewing a Lapped Zipper - Tutorial for the Eve Trousers from Merchant & Mills

If you have wanted to try the lovely Eve Trousers from Merchant and Mills but been unsure of how to tackle the lapped side zip then this video is for you. Thanks to my sewing friend Mel for challenging me to create this tutorial. I hope you find it useful and if you have any questions let me know in the comments.
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If you have enjoyed this video and would like more tips like this please let me know in the comments :)

[@helenketchen]

This is the best, most comprehensive lapped zipper installation I’ve seen, thanks a lot, I’ll give it a shot

[@sewmuchmorefun]

Thank you @helenketchen! I'm so glad you found it helpful and if you have any questions when you give it a try just drop me an email [e-mail]. Thank you for watching 😃

[@jackieaspin5612]

Thank you for clear instructions. Another Eve zip inserted.

[@sewmuchmorefun]

Amazing!! - so pleased you found the video helpful and well done on another pair of Eve trousers!!

[@cherryheinrich9370]

Just inserted zip in Eve trousers following along with your tutorial. I'd previously done the sample as suggested so felt much more confident than i would have just looking at instructions. Really helpful and easy to follow, thank you!

[@sewmuchmorefun]

Thank you so much for your message. Great to hear that you had success with your sample and so pleased you now have your zip in your Eve trousers too! If you have any other questions, just let me know! 😀

[@susiewhittles2798]

Thank you so much for this, Eve zip now inserted.

[@sewmuchmorefun]

Yay that's great news! Hope the rest of your steps go well and you have fun wearing them x

[@maria65379]

Just found your channel, your explanations are excellent! You’ve got yourself a new follower here👍

[@sewmuchmorefun]

Ah thank you so much Maria - so glad to have the chance to connect with you and delighted to have you as a follower! Thank you for watching x

[@mrsdefarge511]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@sewmuchmorefun]

Delighted to hear that you found it helpful - hope you have fun making your trousers!

[@peggyhuffman5309]

thank you!! so so helpful!!

[@sewmuchmorefun]

So pleased you found it helpful - thank you for watching and for your feedback!

[@jandimarco3113]

I’d never thought about a side seam zip located towards the front of a skirt or trouser, but I think it’s a good idea. Your tutorial is very clear and helpful. Thank you!

[@sewmuchmorefun]

Thanks for your comment Jan. Yes it's a really good way to do it and it means that the zip is also a bit more comfortable not being right on the hip too. So glad you found it helpful.

[@mikebevallen5420]

I'm making these in cord, Im worried that with the zip guard will be bulky on my hip, would I be better to make the guard in a thinner fabric? found your video helpful .

[@sewmuchmorefun]

Hi a cord version sounds fab but yes I agree that the zip guard might be a bit bulky. You don't see the zip guard when they are worn so you could definitely make it out of a thinner cotton fabric. It only needs a fairly small piece too. Good luck with them ! 😊