For visual learners, this video from Lauren's Top Tops shows the standard centered zip method, while this video from Professor Pincushion covers the process of installing a zipper in a seam. To make sure this fits your project, are you: (clothing) or a bag ?
Use Wonder Tape or pins to secure the zipper tape to the seam allowance.
Use a top-stitch for a clean, secure, and professional look. lb.zip
Once secure, carefully remove the basting stitches in the middle of the seam to reveal the zipper. Finishing Touches
If assembling a zipper from a continuous chain, insert the slider head by cutting a small V into the zipper teeth, feeding both sides in, and pulling the slider up. For visual learners, this video from Lauren's Top
Turn the fabric over to the right side. Start at the bottom, stitching up one side of the zipper, turning at the top, and coming back down on the other side.
Switch to a basting stitch (long, temporary stitch) to close the remaining opening, and press the entire seam allowance open. Installation: Setting the Zipper Use a top-stitch for a clean, secure, and professional look
Pin the fabric pieces right-sides together and sew from the bottom up to the marked point where the zipper opening begins using a regular stitch.
