How to sew a lapped zipper

Learn how to sew a lapped zipper that gives a seamless finish in skirts and dresses. This easy tutorial will show you how!

Learn how to insert a lapped zipper the easy way. A lapped zipper gives a tailored look. Only one line of stitching shows on the right side of the fabric.

When I found an original 1950s dress with a lapped zipper opening, I decided to see if it was possible to fall in love with sewing zippers the vintage way. Lo and behold, it is , and I am delighted to share this "new" old method with you so you can insert your own zippers with minimal pai

Lapped zippers are the most popular of all zipper applications - it comes with a small flap over the zipper teeth concealing the opening

If you don’t have the pattern yet, you can get it here. Note: this pattern comes from the lapped zipper tutorial. You will not need all of those same pattern pieces. The pieces you need are t…

There’s no better way to get ready for the next season than by going back to the basics! Today we’re taking you through a quick and easy tutorial on lapped zippers. Knowing how to sew a lapped zipper is an essential sewing skill, and it’s easy! Read on to learn how to sew them like… This post is only available to members.

How to hand stitch a lapped zipper application using a prickstitch and a blindstitching technique. Everything you need to know about the zipper stitching process and how to finish zipper plackets by hand.

How to sew a conventional lapped zipper. Everything you need to know about lapped zippers in dressmaking and how to align, pin, and stitch the perfect lapped zipper application.

Learn how to sew a lapped zipper with a sewing machine in this Howcast video.