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Zips

There's lots of different types of zips and many different ways to sew them depending on how you want them to impact on what you're making. Some zips are meant to be exposed adding a design feature to your product, however most aren't meant to be seen.

Types of Zips

Hints and Tips For Perfect Zips - Lapped zips, concealed zips................how to sew zips you can't see with a traditional zip.

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Invisible Zip - My favourite method with the seam sewn before sewing in the zip

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Finishing The Top of Zips

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Fly Zip

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Exposed zip in an In-seam Pocket

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Adding a Lining With a Lapped Zip

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