Zippers can feel either completely manageable or like a trip straight down to anxiety land. So Johanna and Malena take a deep dive into the surprisingly broad world of zippers, looking at coil, metal, plastic and invisible zippers, and how to choose the right one for different garments.
They share practical tips for getting zippers to behave, including choosing the right length, stabilising fabric, accurate placement, shortening and even how to make new stoppers (that involves fire!). Then Malena takes on her bridalwear hat and gives some great tips on how to succeed with invisible zippers.
There’s also a little zipper history detour that reveals something embarrassing about the Swedes, and Johanna realises she is part of the problem!
Johanna's zipper tutorials
Pants zipper tutorial (with pattern pieces)
Jeans zipper tutorial (video tutorial, with pattern pieces)
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About Malena Hjerpe:
Professional pattern maker, sewing book author and owner of Hazelhen Patterns.
hazelhenpatterns.com (get your free Malva t-shirt pattern)
About Johanna Lundström:
Sewing book author, pattern designer and sewing content creator.
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