How to Sew: Fly Front Zipper
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This video shows how to sew a fly front zipper, a classic finish for trousers and some skirts. The fly covers the entire zipper and a zipper guard sits behind it on the inside of the garment for comfort against your skin. Most commonly found on jeans it’s a great skill to learn
Top tips:
Tip #1: Transfer all the pattern markings and be sure to stop exactly at them when sewing.
Tip #2: Press precisely on the fold line.
Tip #3: Lengthen the topstitch. Have a zipper that’s too long?
Why not check out the Invisible Zipper tutorial? It helpfully includes instructions on how to shorten a zipper!
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Simplicity Sewing Pattern S9647 Misses’ Trousers and Shorts
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Butterick Sewing Pattern B7045 Misses’ and Miss Petite Top, Shorts and Pants
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Vogue Pattern V1848 Misses’, Misses’ Petite Trousers
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Vogue Patterns V9361 Misses’/Misses’ Petite Pants
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Vogue Patterns V1772 Misses’ Trousers
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Vogue Patterns V1993 Misses’ Jacket and Trousers
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McCall’s Sewing Pattern M8408 Misses’ Shorts and Trousers
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Butterick Sewing Pattern B6946 Misses’ Shirts and Shorts
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Simplicity Sewing Pattern S3074 Misses’ and Miss Petite Jacket, Shorts and Trousers
