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: Use pins, wash-away tape, or a quick hand-basting stitch to hold the zipper tape to the seam allowance. Hand-basting through all layers is often most accurate for beginners.

: Lay the zipper face down on the pressed-open seam allowance. Align the center of the zipper teeth exactly with the seam line. CUTIhsE (1)zip

: Use an iron to press the seam allowance open so the zipper can lay flat against it. 2. Position the Zipper : Use pins, wash-away tape, or a quick

: Once secured, remove the original basting stitches from the front of the fabric to reveal your functional zipper. Align the center of the zipper teeth exactly

: Press fusible interfacing to the wrong side of the fabric along the seam edges where the zipper will be placed. This prevents the fabric from stretching or puckering.

: Start at the top, sewing down one side of the zipper. When you reach the bottom mark, leave the needle down, pivot the fabric, stitch across the base (about 3-4 stitches), pivot again, and sew up the other side.

: Use chalk to mark the bottom of the zipper base. This helps you avoid hitting the metal or plastic "stop" with your needle, which could cause it to break. 3. Stitch the Zipper