THANK YOU for including a waistband explanation!!! every other tutorial I see either doesn't have a waistband, OR the waistband is already there with no explanation as to how it's attached/finished with the zipper. this was exactly what I needed!!!!
That is a flawless installation-MY last one was pathetic. I’ll use this video to practice, practice, practice! Also, I LOVE that skirt fabric! Thanks for the great tutorial!
I've just followed this tutorial for fitting my first ever zip. This was so nicely described, and I particularly liked the inclusion of the waistband finishing, thank you, it went perfectly, I won't be so scared of zips going forward
Thanks, Alisa! I was having trouble with the zipper on the dress I'm wearing to a wedding next week, so I watched your video. Now my zipper is perfect! The game-changing trick was machine-basting the seam closed and then hand-basting the zipper onto the seam allowance. Truly invisible, and straight. Really appreciate your guidance.
That's awesome! So so happy for you! I use this method every time I do invisible zipper and it works like a charm, takes a bit longer, but so so worth it. Happy it helped and have a great time at the wedding!
So grateful to you ❤ This is the best tutorial on how to fix an invisible zipper (which I’ve been successful at but after a struggle each time I fix one) and the waistband as well 👍
This is such a clear and easy tutorial, thank you! I've used your method now a couple of times and it's so much faster than the traditional way of inserting an invisible zipper. Additionally, I like to backtack and change to a smaller stitch length already from the first center back basting - saves another step & I otherwise didn't manage to sew neatly close to the inserted zipper later on. Again thanks so much for teaching us simple & well working methods, Alisa! ❤
Oh thank you for this! I am working on a project very similar to this, and this is exactly how I wanted to finish it but wasn’t sure of how to do it. This is perfect.
My usual method is pretty good but for me the waistband area always gave me less than a perfect finish. Your method is slightly more refined, I followed it to the letter and the result is absolutely perfect. Thank you so much.
I use the same method, but instead of using a machine basting stitch for the entire length of the seam, I stop the basting where the zipper opening will end, as where the hand basting ends as shown in the video. Just be sure to mark that point accurately. Then I change to a regular stitch length for the seam below the zipper. The next step will be the hand basting, then proceed as shown in the video. It's a bit simpler that way. Also, she didn't mention this, but the zipper should be a bit longer than the actual zipper opening for this method to work. To cut off the excess zipper, sew across the end of the zipper right through the teeth, just sew slowly back and forth a couple of times. Then cut off the excess length below the stitching. This is really the best video ive seen on inserting invisible zippers!
Hi there, thank you for your video, which I have watched before but haven’t needed for a while. You are a fantastic teacher, speed and content - perfect.
Thank you so much for all of your detailed videos and tips, I leanrt most of my basic sewing technics thanks to the knowledge you share on youtube, and your tutorials continue to help me on my way whenever I come accross a problem or difficulty. Thanks again (I could never say this enough because I would probably not have gotten to where I am today without you, especially when it comes to self drafting patterns), Sylvia.
Thank you! I’ve watched many zipper videos but their lighting or explanation is often not clear - your video however is very well made, thank you!! This really makes sense to me :)
What a fabulous tutorial love these vlogs please do more. Nice and simple invisible zip method thanks so much. I have sometimes used a clear nylon thread for stitching in the ditch and that is quite helpful x
Omg the best invisible zipper I have ever seen. Do you have a tutorial with a waistband with interfacing. I always find a gap on my invisible zipper around the waist and after a few wears it glitches. Please
This is an excellent video. Like so many others, I would love to see the same process of inserting an in invisible zipper but in a skirt with a lining. Thanks.
Hi Alisa!! Thanks for the amazing tutorial on this.. You’ve even shown how to with the waistband which is really important.. Deeply appreciate you doing this for us…. 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵
Thank you so much for the video. I am a new subscriber and I am watching from South Africa 🇿🇦. I am a great fan of your videos I must say❤. My hat goes off for you for being able to do so much yet self taught. Do you have a book(s) that you can recommend for someone thats learning pattern drafting and any other sewing related book(s). I am a first year clothing and textiles student and you are a great inspiration to me. Hoping to hear from you soon💖
Thank you for this great video Alisa! I have watched he'd it many times and im about to do my first invisible zipper in a very very long time ( I'm feeling nervous). Unfortunately, I don't have that zipper foot and I was wondering if I can just use my regular zipper foot and sew really close??? Will this work the same?
I wish I had seen your video a week ago! I had so much trouble inserting my invisible zipper...had to rip it out a couple times. Ugh! I will definitely try your technique on the next invisible zipper I do. I rewatched your video but didn't see how to cut off the end of the zipper. Is there another video that shows how to do that? Thank you so much!
I would like to add a lining to my skirt. Which is the best way to add a lining especially as I like the finish of having the zip right up to the top of the waistband. Thank you :)
Thank you so so much. So far the best tutorial for attaching zipper i've ever seen. Very detail, and clear video so we don't confuse which side (back/ front, etc). You even mention on where to locate the top of the zipper (to align with waist band crease). Thanks! Looking forward for more tutorial. ❤
Never had i ever know one get something like a invisible zipper or invisible zipper foot.i always were puzzled how look the lade took to fit a zip so perfect🤭🤭🤭
What is the different of ordinary zipper to invisible zipper ? And what brand of sewing machine that you are using ? New viewers from Scotland 🏴 Have a blessed Thursday 🙏
I was wondering, can you use an invisible zipper in jeans fabric? Or will that be to thick 🤔 I would like to have it at the side seam in a skirt I am making.
Susanna, hello there - I did an invisible zipper in a denim skirt once, but the denim was a bit lighter than your regular denim for the jeans. How about doing a lapped zipper at the side seam? Or, is there a pocket in this skirt? You might be able to hide zipper in a pocket, too.
This is what I would do: google your machine brand and what zipper foot you're looking for. I just have a regular metal invisible zipper foot - nothing special. Take a look which ones are for which machines. Once you know which one you want you can either find one on Amazon, at your local fabric/sewing store, at your local sewing machine dealer, online directly from the sewing machine distributor.
Darn. I had to unpick my zipper once it was sewn in. Invisible zippers actually have to be placed right side down on the right side of the garment and sewn in place 🙂
Nadine, hello there! I have quite a few tutorials on the channel for A-line skirts, here is one of them - ua-cam.com/video/Haj1405Owgo/v-deo.html + I have tutorials on how to draft the waistband as well, so go ahead and put them together and you are all set :)
Nadine, you need to put tutorials like puzzle pieces together to achieve what you want. It really is that simple. 1) draft an A-line skirt without ease at the waist (so that way you don't have too much extra room), per that tutorial that you already used. You can also make an A-line skirt form a circle skirt or from a pencil skirt, tutorials and Instruction sheets are there for Members 2) cut the back pattern piece with a seam down the center back so you can add a zipper 3) use this tutorial to draft a waistband - (you don't need a zipper fly, just the waistband) - ua-cam.com/video/en_kRF9gaoA/v-deo.html You can also use this tutorial to draft an A-line skirt - ua-cam.com/video/X09PvstolkQ/v-deo.html To understand how to use tutorials and put them together, watch this Members Extra - ua-cam.com/video/roZdNYvMpZU/v-deo.html
Yaaaasss!!! Hidden zippers!!! I absolutely LOATHE the fast fashion trend of exposed zippers on garments where they think they're fashionable. NO! You just don't want to take the extra time and skill to do a zipper properly, you just want to do it fast and cheap but say it's fashion and charge more for it.
Zippers are hard, that's why beginner patterns always have elastic waistband and not zippers. Alisa makes it look easy because she's well practiced! Zippers can be discouraging. Keep practicing, and remember that everything takes time to learn.
You can use the same technique, but a regular zipper won't be invisible. The invisible part has to do with both how the zipper is made and how you install it. 🙂
THANK YOU for including a waistband explanation!!! every other tutorial I see either doesn't have a waistband, OR the waistband is already there with no explanation as to how it's attached/finished with the zipper. this was exactly what I needed!!!!
Yes!! Finally a video that shows how to finish the waistband with an invisible zipper that goes all the way up!
That is a flawless installation-MY last one was pathetic. I’ll use this video to practice, practice, practice! Also, I LOVE that skirt fabric! Thanks for the great tutorial!
I took detailed notes and practiced on cheap novelty fabric. Feeling confident because of your instructions!
I've just followed this tutorial for fitting my first ever zip. This was so nicely described, and I particularly liked the inclusion of the waistband finishing, thank you, it went perfectly, I won't be so scared of zips going forward
Thanks, Alisa! I was having trouble with the zipper on the dress I'm wearing to a wedding next week, so I watched your video. Now my zipper is perfect! The game-changing trick was machine-basting the seam closed and then hand-basting the zipper onto the seam allowance.
Truly invisible, and straight. Really appreciate your guidance.
That's awesome! So so happy for you! I use this method every time I do invisible zipper and it works like a charm, takes a bit longer, but so so worth it. Happy it helped and have a great time at the wedding!
Finally! I understood every step. Thank you! I'm now going thru your other videos to pick up other useful techniques. God bless you!❤
Fantastic! You make it look so easy, thank you for refreshing my memory on how to do it.
Glad it was helpful, Carol! :)
I followed your instructions and inserted an invisible zip into a pair of pants. The result was perfect. Thank you so much.
I was able to sew my first invisible zipper on my first pattern with this tutorial! This was so helpful and simplified! Thank you!
This is so self explanatory, thank you so much Lisa. Lot of love.
So grateful to you ❤ This is the best tutorial on how to fix an invisible zipper (which I’ve been successful at but after a struggle each time I fix one) and the waistband as well 👍
Yay! I am so happy it helped you, Marina! :)
As a perfectionist, I absolutely love this technique! Thank you for sharing and making it very clear and accessible to us 😁
Glad it was helpful!
I really like your enthusiastic way of explaining thungs. Will definitely try this as I've been dreading doing the invisible zipper.
Such a gorgeous skirt, I love the shape and fabric! Thanks for using a contrasting color zipper for clarity!
This is such a clear and easy tutorial, thank you! I've used your method now a couple of times and it's so much faster than the traditional way of inserting an invisible zipper. Additionally, I like to backtack and change to a smaller stitch length already from the first center back basting - saves another step & I otherwise didn't manage to sew neatly close to the inserted zipper later on. Again thanks so much for teaching us simple & well working methods, Alisa! ❤
Oh thank you for this! I am working on a project very similar to this, and this is exactly how I wanted to finish it but wasn’t sure of how to do it. This is perfect.
This is a wonderful way to put in an invisible zipper. You’re great at explaining it. Thank you!
Your tutorials are always clearly explained, motivating a beginner sewer like me to try them out.
My usual method is pretty good but for me the waistband area always gave me less than a perfect finish. Your method is slightly more refined, I followed it to the letter and the result is absolutely perfect. Thank you so much.
That's great, Juli! Awesome to hear that you got great result!
I use the same method, but instead of using a machine basting stitch for the entire length of the seam, I stop the basting where the zipper opening will end, as where the hand basting ends as shown in the video. Just be sure to mark that point accurately. Then I change to a regular stitch length for the seam below the zipper. The next step will be the hand basting, then proceed as shown in the video. It's a bit simpler that way. Also, she didn't mention this, but the zipper should be a bit longer than the actual zipper opening for this method to work.
To cut off the excess zipper, sew across the end of the zipper right through the teeth, just sew slowly back and forth a couple of times. Then cut off the excess length below the stitching.
This is really the best video ive seen on inserting invisible zippers!
this is the most helpful sewing video I've ever watched!!!!!
This is by far the best video on invisible zippers Alisa. Thank you so much!🐾🥰
You are absolutely amazing!! I’ve watched so many videos on this and none of them explained the waistband part. Thank you so much for this video!
Thank you! That was very helpful and the skirt turned out so beautiful!
Hi there, thank you for your video, which I have watched before but haven’t needed for a while. You are a fantastic teacher, speed and content - perfect.
Best instructions I’ve ever seen!
Great tutorial. thank you. very clear and easy to follow. 👍
Thank you so much for all of your detailed videos and tips, I leanrt most of my basic sewing technics thanks to the knowledge you share on youtube, and your tutorials continue to help me on my way whenever I come accross a problem or difficulty. Thanks again (I could never say this enough because I would probably not have gotten to where I am today without you, especially when it comes to self drafting patterns), Sylvia.
Thank YOU for being so kind and I am genuinely happy for your sewing success! yay!
Thank you! I’ve watched many zipper videos but their lighting or explanation is often not clear - your video however is very well made, thank you!! This really makes sense to me :)
Thank you for this tutorial the explanation is so clear this is the easy one. I will going to save this video.♥
Perfect clear video! Thank you!
Beautifully and clearly presented! Thanks!
Thanks, added this to my saved. Great tutorial, I have installed a few but I always have to review how to do it.
Fantastic ! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you again my beautiful teacher.
Great tips! I should’ve really watched this before attempting my zipper 🥲
This is the easiest tutorial on invisible zipper installation I have seen.
Excellent explanation! Thank you!
What a fabulous tutorial love these vlogs please do more. Nice and simple invisible zip method thanks so much. I have sometimes used a clear nylon thread for stitching in the ditch and that is quite helpful x
Omg the best invisible zipper I have ever seen. Do you have a tutorial with a waistband with interfacing. I always find a gap on my invisible zipper around the waist and after a few wears it glitches. Please
Thanks much. For me, the invisible zip is easier to insert than a regular zip, and cuter too.
Thank you for this super clear and thorough tutorial 😊
Thank you for this video! I love your technique for the invisible zipper application!😊❤👍
Love this but can you do one with a lined skirt same waist concept
Thanks a great deal. The best tutorial I've seen so far,...simple and straightforward.
Thumbs up 👍
i love your videos, so nicely filmed and easy on eye. and beautiful skirt!
Thank you. I am a new sewer and this was sew helpful.
Thank you for this!!! What a great tutorial!
Another AMAZING tutorial! Thank you so much!
That was great, thanks!!!!
Glad you liked it!
Wonderful instructions. Excited to try. Thank you! 😍
Great video. Very helpful.
Another informative and helpful video. Thank you!
Lovely tutorial! Thank you!
Thank you for this tutorial!!❤
This is an excellent video. Like so many others, I would love to see the same process of inserting an in invisible zipper but in a skirt with a lining. Thanks.
Nicely done! Thanks 👍
Wow, this is an excellent tutorial! Thank you so much! Very clear and helpful. ♥️
I actually did not know that there’s a special zipper foot for invisible zippers. Great tutorial.
I love your videos 💛 greetings from MD!!!!
Hi Alisa!! Thanks for the amazing tutorial on this.. You’ve even shown how to with the waistband which is really important.. Deeply appreciate you doing this for us….
💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵
Beautiful
@@ThoughtfulCreativity I love zips but they are a bit challenging
excellent video
Thank you very much!
Hey this is really good and easy to follow 😊👍 is it possible to make a tutorial with lining and invisible zipper skirt?
Thank you so much for the video. I am a new subscriber and I am watching from South Africa 🇿🇦. I am a great fan of your videos I must say❤. My hat goes off for you for being able to do so much yet self taught. Do you have a book(s) that you can recommend for someone thats learning pattern drafting and any other sewing related book(s). I am a first year clothing and textiles student and you are a great inspiration to me. Hoping to hear from you soon💖
Thank you! 🙏
Love it. Is there an instruction video on how to measure the waistband for this skirt?
It’s usually the waist circumference measurement
Thank you👍🏼💖🌹
Thank you for this great video Alisa! I have watched he'd it many times and im about to do my first invisible zipper in a very very long time ( I'm feeling nervous). Unfortunately, I don't have that zipper foot and I was wondering if I can just use my regular zipper foot and sew really close??? Will this work the same?
Thanks 💖💖
I wish I had seen your video a week ago! I had so much trouble inserting my invisible zipper...had to rip it out a couple times. Ugh! I will definitely try your technique on the next invisible zipper I do. I rewatched your video but didn't see how to cut off the end of the zipper. Is there another video that shows how to do that? Thank you so much!
Thanks
Thank you for a clear and easy to understand video. I hate zips! I don't have a concealed zipper foot, do you have any suggestions.
Iron out your invisible zipper on nylon setting and carefully use a regular foot, will be more difficult but it can be done
I’ve never sewn in the zipper using that method before. Normally I sew in one side at a time. But I do have to be careful of lining seams up nicely.
Thankyou
I would like to add a lining to my skirt. Which is the best way to add a lining especially as I like the finish of having the zip right up to the top of the waistband. Thank you :)
Thanks!
Thank you so so much. So far the best tutorial for attaching zipper i've ever seen. Very detail, and clear video so we don't confuse which side (back/ front, etc). You even mention on where to locate the top of the zipper (to align with waist band crease). Thanks! Looking forward for more tutorial. ❤
Thank you! :)
Never had i ever know one get something like a invisible zipper or invisible zipper foot.i always were puzzled how look the lade took to fit a zip so perfect🤭🤭🤭
great!
Great tutorial- what is the width of the waistband?
What is the different of ordinary zipper to invisible zipper ? And what brand of sewing machine that you are using ? New viewers from Scotland 🏴 Have a blessed Thursday 🙏
Hi mam could you tell me which kind of fusible interlining attached to the fabric.......
Can I use a normal zipper instead of invisible and do I sew the same way?
So… is an inviolable sipper foot different from a regular zipper foot, can I use a normal zipper foot?
Awesome
Can you please recommend that what kind of fabric that I can insert an invisible zipper? Thank you.
Hi,
Please what is the length and width of the waistband in inches. And what is the waist measurement/ circumference?
I was wondering, can you use an invisible zipper in jeans fabric? Or will that be to thick 🤔 I would like to have it at the side seam in a skirt I am making.
Susanna, hello there - I did an invisible zipper in a denim skirt once, but the denim was a bit lighter than your regular denim for the jeans. How about doing a lapped zipper at the side seam? Or, is there a pocket in this skirt? You might be able to hide zipper in a pocket, too.
Thank you! Yes I think I'm going to have a pocket in the side seam too. Got to have pockets... ;)
Can you recommend an invisible zipper foot? The plastic one I bought is horrible
This is what I would do: google your machine brand and what zipper foot you're looking for. I just have a regular metal invisible zipper foot - nothing special. Take a look which ones are for which machines. Once you know which one you want you can either find one on Amazon, at your local fabric/sewing store, at your local sewing machine dealer, online directly from the sewing machine distributor.
Darn. I had to unpick my zipper once it was sewn in. Invisible zippers actually have to be placed right side down on the right side of the garment and sewn in place 🙂
Hi , I really like a tatorial how to make this skirt ❤
Nadine, hello there! I have quite a few tutorials on the channel for A-line skirts, here is one of them - ua-cam.com/video/Haj1405Owgo/v-deo.html + I have tutorials on how to draft the waistband as well, so go ahead and put them together and you are all set :)
Yes I know. I also made that skirt and I am very proud and happy whit the skirt, but this is not a skirt whit tree parts and a zipper 😃
Nadine, you need to put tutorials like puzzle pieces together to achieve what you want. It really is that simple. 1) draft an A-line skirt without ease at the waist (so that way you don't have too much extra room), per that tutorial that you already used. You can also make an A-line skirt form a circle skirt or from a pencil skirt, tutorials and Instruction sheets are there for Members 2) cut the back pattern piece with a seam down the center back so you can add a zipper 3) use this tutorial to draft a waistband - (you don't need a zipper fly, just the waistband) - ua-cam.com/video/en_kRF9gaoA/v-deo.html
You can also use this tutorial to draft an A-line skirt - ua-cam.com/video/X09PvstolkQ/v-deo.html
To understand how to use tutorials and put them together, watch this Members Extra - ua-cam.com/video/roZdNYvMpZU/v-deo.html
@@ThoughtfulCreativity thank you so much 😊❤️
@@nadinechmilewski Nadine, I just posted a picture with steps on Community tab for Members, so that way you can see the steps for your skirt!
I use industrial sewing machine hine..I don't have such a foot😢
Yaaaasss!!! Hidden zippers!!! I absolutely LOATHE the fast fashion trend of exposed zippers on garments where they think they're fashionable. NO! You just don't want to take the extra time and skill to do a zipper properly, you just want to do it fast and cheap but say it's fashion and charge more for it.
Man I wish I'd seen this before I put the zipper on this skirt.
What about the bottom?
So easy but it took me fours hours to do. I’m so discouraged
Zippers are hard, that's why beginner patterns always have elastic waistband and not zippers. Alisa makes it look easy because she's well practiced! Zippers can be discouraging. Keep practicing, and remember that everything takes time to learn.
I would rather see the tutorial on white practice fabric because it’s more clearer the fabric print it’s distracting and busy to see clearly
Wait, you have to BUY invisible zippers? You can’t use this technique on any zipper?
You can use the same technique, but a regular zipper won't be invisible. The invisible part has to do with both how the zipper is made and how you install it. 🙂
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