As I watch more and more tutorials from experts like Kenneth I realize how fortunate I was to have an excellent sewing teacher in high school in the UK. This was back in the 70s and I took 4 years of Needlework. I don't know what my teacher's background was but she taught us so many couture techniques. This was how we were taught to do zippers. I don't do much garment sewing these days, but that attention to detail has carried over to all my sewing projects. I'm so grateful for all my teacher taught me.
Who in the world downvoted this video??? It's clear, comprehensive, and incredibly helpful. Usually I end up FF chatty obnoxious people to get to the directions I need but this video is perfection! TY! I will definitely be looking for other tips and tuts by you!
I've also been sewing for 40 years & your tutorial is the first time I've successfully installed an invisible zipper ! I watch it every time I do one now ❤
I've got THREE dresses waiting for invisible zips to go in... I'm a perfectionist and like my dresses to look good inside and out, one my sewing phobias is invisible zips... not any more I think after watching this video. Thank you Kenneth.
I’ve been searching all over for a slant-shank invisible zipper foot! Thank you so very much I already have the foot you use in this video. I’ve never been able to sew a zipper in perfectly. Thanks again!
Hello.Kenneth D King, I have just installed the perfect invisible zip. You are a wizard...... it came out perfectly in a heavyish corduroy. Thank you ever so much.
I'm a sewing and upholstery professional. I appreciate your attention to detail and craftsmanship. That's what keeps us going. Good work is its own reward.
Sooooo very well explained!! Steady, calm, methodical, step by step instructions and straight to what you need to know. Many, many thanks Kenneth for this
I've been sewing for nearly 50 years and have never put in a perfect zipper... until today! Your technique is amazing. Love your teaching style. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us! ❤️
I always feel confident in using your techniques - your explanations are so calm, thorough and detailed. It is the little things that help so much - for example, "the zipper teeth should be perpendicular - not leaning in either direction". Thank you!
J. Stern Designs sent me here. What a wonderful tutorial and so easy to understand! I’ve had a bit of zipper phobia all my life, but this video might help me overcome it.
I've been intimidated by invisible zips for years.... Never could get them right. THANK YOU for this excellent tutorial. I've put in 4 today..... All perfect.
When sewing for the theatre we never use invisible zippers and usually replace them with lapped. Just finished a commissioned dress that required an invisible zipper. On velvet no less. Never put one in before today. This tutorial was amazing and I got on the first shot. Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial. I grumbled but I didn't cuss. Once again, thanks for a great video. PS I did use a Bernina invisible zipper foot.
Following your steps, Mr. King, I just completed successfully my first invisible zipper! This process works on knits just as easily as you showed with wovens. I’ve been sewing for 50 years but have avoided invisible and separating zippers, both of which I have now successfully completed. You are a great teacher Mr. King! Thank you!
Thank you so much for your teaching of the invisible zipper installation. This is superior to all other methods I have attempted, it gives a smooth finish at the end instead of the usual "tail" I have seen many times.
Genius idea. I like invisible zippers but never use them because of that little bump at the bottom and I will definitely try this. Oddly, I have had a hemostat in my sewing room for thirty years - I have no idea where it came from but now I'm glad I never got rid of it.
I love this technique! I often mention to my subscribers, it’s always better to put time into getting the job right the first time, than to have to rip it out and start over.
Where has this technique been all my life?? I love that you don't need an invisible zipper foot, and I love how smooth it is!! It never occurred to me to open the zip *past* the end. 🤦 Brilliant!! I have wondered occasionally if the trend of exposed "decorative" zips had anything to do with other people also finding it a challenge to sew a perfect invisible zipper. 🙄
I so LOVE this tutorial. Perfect length, perfect explanation, perfect result ! Thank you so much. Like many, I have struggled to get my invisible zips in and looking good, but not now ! xxxxx
Ah - basting and directional sewing...the keys to smooth dressmaking! At school - where dressmaking was a full year subject for 3 years for me....basting (or tacking as we call it here in Australia) we were taught to baste everything. Period. I cant communicate enough how much basting is now part of my DNA. 40 years later I still baste everything. Well nearly...my skill can cope a lot now. But basting is the key for success for places that require precision. Great video and this is also the way I was taught to do it.
I am minoring in clothing construction at my university and they taught us the usual way to sew an invisible zipper, but this method is so much better because it really makes the transition of the zipper to the fabric seam perfect! Your solution is great! So proffesional, thank you!
Like some commenters here, I am a fairly advanced sewer. I have put in invisible zippers with no bumpity bump issues.....until....the dreaded bias cut dress and there was no way this dress could get on and off (easy) with out a zipper. I installed the zipper so many times (it's only the muslin silk, not the actual fabric) and each time ugh! I was becoming discouraged and then I remembered stumbling on your video a few years ago. Followed the method and it is incredible how beautiful this works. Thanks 5 years later and I am grateful for this tutorial. Thanks PS I have been holding off getting a Hemostat for a long time, but I really need to go ahead and get one for my toolbox.
I could listen to him read the phone book. His voice is so soothing and happy. Thanks for this great tutorial. This is my favorite way to sew invisible and centered zippers. Lately, my motto has been, "Never underestimate the power of a good hand basting!"
Clear and easy to understand instructions. I was afraid to install an invisible zipper for years but following these instructions I did it beautifully the first time. Thank you!
Oh wow! I have searched many videos on invisible zippers and found them so confusing. This is so much more intuitive. You have revolutionized installing the invisible zipper! Brilliant.
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I wanted to watch a video on invisible zippers install. This video is above and beyond my expectations. Great job of teaching and being very clear on steps.
Thank you so much! I put 1 zipper in a test garment it came out fine. The next one I had to do it 3 times before it was in correctly. Now, I will not have to pull my hair out while putting in the invisible zipper anymore! Easy-Peezy!
Thanks SO much. I've spent three days looking at and trying tutorials for installing invisible zippers! This is by far the best and most well done that I've seen ANYWHERE! Thank you!
Ohhh it’s like a revelation I have struggle with the bump at the end of the zip for years used all sorts of feet and spent a fortune and I already had everything I need 😂😂THANK YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH for this video 💕💕💕🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
OMG!! Forever thankful...trying for years (I’m self taught, the bad the good and the ugly but love it all) to find a way that would work for me...and I find it, THANKS to you. It’s perfect.
My Aunt made beautiful formal gowns for she and my Grandma late 30’s -1983. She taught me at 9 how to make thread Taylor lacs and do a zipper like this. Didn’t get my first try on my own right. I was making Barbie doll dresses to learn. Took me a long time to rip out that zipper. See we always had to cut the short zippers off to about 4”. I recall the beautiful materials she kept from the 40’s- 50’s. Velvet w/ hand done flowers. Sheer fabric with fuzzy tiny velvet dots, many blouses and bust line dresses had taffeta bodice or crepe underneath, then sheer overlay collars, pretty trimmings, pleats or lace partitions between fabric. Top of the line items, fragile dainty and wool blends for short lined capes had to be dry cleaned. A sweater top was made decorated with felt leaf designs, baby doll clothes buttons scattered and embroidery top stitching for leaf edges. Gorgeous. Accidentally got washed not by had, then dryer- not placed flat. The wool shrunk, all puckered up to a kids size. Scratchy, not soft. Things then went to polyester to avoid ironing. Yes Grandma even ironed sheets and pillowcases.
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Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your expertise! For years I have struggled with that pesky zipper slide. Getting it out of the way will change everything.
That is the most brilliant way of sewing an invisible zipper. As you said, the end is never smooth with the way every other person shows how to insert the zipper. Thanks heaps.
Great video! Learned how to do this back in the 60's. I have since forgetton who taught me. Thanks for the refresher, as I haven't put a zipper in in about 30+ years. It's a bit more work but the piece has a more professional look.
not sure why would anyone DISlike this video!? Awesome instructions and it helped me figure out my zipper problem. I just quickly pinned it to check out if it's going to fix my problem, and it did. Thank you!
Thank you so much, I learnt sewing by trial and error and i hated installing invisible zippers because i just could not understand this one aspect of dress making, but yesterday I followed this technique and the zip was installed like a pro!!!!!! Thank you so much🥰🥰🥰
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Fantastic technique! Not only does it solve the pucker at the end, it also makes sure that the waistband seams and patterns match up on either side of the zipper. I have always basted the zipper in but the technique with the machine basting before hand basting ensures that everything is perfectly lined up. Thank you for sharing. I will no longer be stressing out before putting in an invisible zipper.
I have never heard of a hemostat before. I thought you were just making up the word. I'm going to order one now. I always prefer to use invisible zips. Most times I get them right but I think now I will get them every time with this technique. Thank you for showing us🇬🇧 😄🙂
KDK is a magician! and a generous and kind teacher to the home sewer... this is so darn perfect. I have hemostats... now another use for them. Thank you Professor King!
I have your video saved and I can't tell you how many times I've had to refer to it when I put in your flawless zipper. I appreciate you mading this video
I bought the hemostat and I put invisible zip in a top and for the first time ever there was no wierd bump at bottom of zip. Thank you sooo much for the tutorial. I was so pleased 😃🤩💕🇬🇧
Just saw your video and used this fantastic method. First time I have no bump on my bum. Mr. King thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. Keep up the awesome work. Thanks to Threads for releasing the video.
