Zipper Tutorials: Slot Zipper

[@SconesAndTea]

Thank you for your wonderful zipper tutorials! Zippers are a real challenge for me.

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@dianemorrall2687]

I remember doing my zippers this way when I first started sewing 50 odd years ago. Thank-you.

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@kathleenbarron7654]

I appreciate your tutorial is in a real garment, not just a sample piece of fabric.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! That was a conscious decision so I’m glad it’s more helpful!

[@suzyhattaway9860]

That was brilliant! I've been sewing seriously for over a year and avoid zips at all costs! I think you've just given me the confidence to have a go....Thank you so much.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! This makes me so happy!

[@carmenfringer4740]

All these zip lessons are so making my library for future reference. Thank you

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@shereemckinnon3896]

Thank you. This is so helpful. I am ready now to tackle that dress zipper!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@gkhutchinson1284]

Really needed this explanation. Thank you! Looking forward to the welt zipper.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! I’m glad it was helpful!

[@nancyhurt7145]

Thanks for sharing these zip tutorials. I've learned so many of these years ago from Kenneth King and Janet Pray, but always learning updated methods. You did a fantastic job on showing this method and adding the waistband. I know so many new sewers will learn and be amazed at how easy it is!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I’m so glad you are enjoying these!

[@libbybennett3067]

That was fantastic. That was so good to learn as l dont like zips going up to the top of the waistband either.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@lizhumble9953]

Thank you! Loving these zipper tutorials.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I’m so glad!

[@karensnybeck1580]

Thank you!!! 🤛🏻👍🏻👏🏻😎🤠🌵👸🦸🏻‍♀️👩🏼‍💻

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@evalucilledixon3879]

Great choice--the slot zipper--for medium to heavy bottomweight fabrics. Thank you, Whitney. ~ L

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@SewJoei]

I always have issues sewing around the zipper pull. However buying a longer zip and cut it at the top is such a clever idea. Thanks so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@TomKatStitchery]

I find it makes life much easier 😂.

[@peggyblackburn9981]

Thank You

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@juliej6638]

I often move a zip from the back to. a side seam of a dress because I find it difficult these days to do up a back zip without help.( I also have to do up my bra at the front and swivel it round these days too - but that's another story 😀). So yes please, any tips on inserting a side zip in a dress (with a lining if possible) would be helpful.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Ok! I can tackle that!

[@pmclaughlin4111]

I stopped using invisible zippers because I prefer the stronger "regular" zipper. My preference is side zip with lap zipper. Even on backs, I have started using lap zippers more after seeing it as common in vintage patterns.

[@TomKatStitchery]

The lapped zippers are so classic! I’m doing one of those next week!

[@marybethpazdernik9783]

Due to some spine issues caused by osteoporosis (not truly serious) I am leaning toward omitting CB seams, adding fish eye darts and moving zipper to the side seam. I have repaired and replaced side zippers in vintage dresses, but could I use invisible zippers?

[@TomKatStitchery]

Yes, you can definitely use invisible zippers on your side seam!

[@SewFelicia]

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[@TomKatStitchery]

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[@caroljohnson8166]

Hello i used that tape never heard of it i like is plus i found 130 vogue n buttrick in the dumpster i want to go save more

[@TomKatStitchery]

Wow! What a find!

[@anessaharris9947]

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[@TomKatStitchery]

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