Patience, some basting and invisible tape, and directional stitching techniques all make a standard centered zipper lie perfectly straight.
Much of the time, a garment’s zipper opening is straightforward: The zipper is inserted into the center-back seam, or possibly along the side seam, or maybe at a center-front seam.…
Invisible zippers are my preferred closure, as they provide a clean, bulk-free finish. They are usually inserted by machine sewing with a special foot designed to hold the zipper coil…
One of the best developments in garment-making has been the invisible zipper. I was making a 1960s-inspired special-occasion dress in a wonderful raw silk and my client wanted a back…
I had a wedding to go to and I simply wasn't in the mood to canvas the city for a dress that would fit my 'now' mature figure. Not to…
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