HOW TO SEW the easy, elegant Invisible Zipper 🧵

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The first zipper I ever stitched was an invisible zipper, with a REGULAR zipper foot, cuz I didn't know any better! Now it's my favorite zip, and my favorite method of stitching it.
Welcome to "oonaversity" (TM by MomNDadInc)... I hope you like this first lesson! I jumped ahead in techniques, just like I did when I taught myself to sew--but I'm here to teach you anything you wanna know. Lemme know what YOU want to learn, and I'll add to my list of lessons!
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@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

@TwixyNo spotted an audio flub, (thank you Twixy! Firing my editor, she’s getting a little loopy). The spot is at 4:45 and here’s the audio: “My zip seam allowance is 5/8ths of an inch, so I’m going to cut my interfacing at 1 inch wide by however long my zipper is.” Then I introduce my ironing board. The reason for those measurements is explained cleanly right after. Will try to fix that audio-and will definitely get to your questions in the next 24 hours! 💗💗💗

@marshapowell2054 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I thought it was my 'old' system causing the feedback.

@TwixyNo 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, Marcy, but I guess I should have said it happens twice. The second time is at 5:13ish. Alas, poor zipper, I knew him, Harriell.

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣this is the best Shakespeare I’ve ever read... yes, I was hoping the visuals helped after that main overdubbing, since the rest was sort of an echo dub 🥴 Note to self: always check the audio after adding background music. If music be the food of life, overdub on.

@cindysuter8600 3 жыл бұрын

Gooey goodness cookies..hmmm...it is 9:37 pm here so I won't be having any of those. I have yet to try a zipper. We are in a mini lockdown here in Switzerland so I will watch your great videos of until I get my materials to tackle this. Thank you for the entertainment and good instructions.

@HGCUPCAKES 3 жыл бұрын

Lol I’m so glad you let us know. It’s midnight and I thought you’d been affected by our house ghost lol

@annestuart1150 3 жыл бұрын

Okay, you’ve convinced me. At age 72 I’ll try my first invisible zipper.

@maggieb4648 3 жыл бұрын

I fell in love with invisible zippers the first time I used one as a teen, and found it so much easier to do than a regular zipper. Never have used anything else since. 50+ years

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE IT! There’s always something new to try in sewing 😁

@JasonMoodie 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making these. I teach High School Fashion Students and your videos have been ones they LOVE to watch and follow along. Keep it up, Thank you for helping me inspire them to keep creating new things.

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

That makes me absurdly, terrifically happy. And I love that you have fashion students in high school!!

@ToniGuerrero 3 жыл бұрын

Buttonholes! Especially those pesky buttonholes that don't have a button. You know, like for drawstrings. Oh oh oh... and elastic waistbands. You know, for when you don't just wanna have a drawstring. And yeah, while you're at it, elastic. That stuff is ORNERY, I tell ya! By the way, please tell CEO Dad that he's a genius. I just LOVE Oonaversity!

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet! All noted! I’ll also pass the message up the chain to CEO Dad. hopefully I can get past his secretary.

@ToniGuerrero 3 жыл бұрын

@@thehandmadeharriells LOL. You're my fave Professor!

@marshapowell2054 3 жыл бұрын

I have NEVER tried an invisible zipper & thanks to your tutorial, I am READY. Thank You.

@RosieCarl 2 жыл бұрын

I have been sewing for many years, and I still learn new things every time I watch a sewing video. I had never thought about using interfacing to support a zipper, but it does sound like a great idea, especially for thinner fabrics. I love invisible zippers for lots of applications because they are...well, invisible once they are installed. Instead of doing a separate basting step, I tend to use wash-away Wonder Tape to place the zipper exactly where I want it. I find that it makes the zipper lay flatter before stitching. Sometimes pins can make a zipper a little more wavy, although it looks like you are using very fine silk pins, which will help.

@Sandiegeek Жыл бұрын

This is the best tutorial on installing an invisible zipper. I always return to re-watch prior to installing an invisible zipper just to make sure I am not skipping important steps. Thank you, Marcy, you are the best!💗💓💞💕

@thehandmadeharriells Жыл бұрын

Sandie that makes me so happy!

@daubbish 3 жыл бұрын

I am new to sewing and have been self teaching during this whole pandemic. Eventhough you don't know it, you're my virtual mentor now. Not only am I loving your positive vibes, your videos are SO thorough and encouraging 💌 Thank you!

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

That makes me so happy! Thank you! We plan on keeping the vibes coming 💗

@tonicobarrubias4052 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best invisible zipper tutorial!

@tracyvision 2 жыл бұрын

Best. Invisible. Zipper. Tutorial. Ever! 💜 Thank you Marcy!

@thehandmadeharriells 2 жыл бұрын

That’s wonderful to hear!! Thank you Tracy!

@reginasbrooks 3 жыл бұрын

Rob is ALWAYS on time!

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

AIN’T HE THO

@randimonaghan1865 3 жыл бұрын

With 3 daughters 34, 32 & 29 I have made MANY prom or regular dresses and HOW I WISH I had seen this video!!!! Thanks, Oonaversity! PS your background music is amazing! Peace!

@rosaliepingree4198 3 жыл бұрын

Your technique is the easiest one I've found! When the invisible zippers first came out you had to have a special invisible zipper foot. Many thanks to you. Pittsburgh, PA

@pegasusquilts 3 жыл бұрын

I started on KZfaq tonight to learn how to get a grip on my ADHD and ended up dancing down the zipper trail with you...and I already know how to do them! Guess I've got it, huh! 🤪 I had fun though!

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Peggy HAHahah! This made me laugh so hard!!!

@petercourt2854 3 жыл бұрын

Fan-frikkin-tastic!!! I've never used invisible zippers because I don't have an invisible zipper foot!!! You have just changed my life!!! Love from Africa!!! XXX

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

I really do dislike invisible zipper feet, who needs em! 😁Love from across the water to you

@maureencatalano8819 3 жыл бұрын

Best invisible zipper tutorial everrrrr! Thanks!!!

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you liked it!!

@rosettaalexander6094 3 жыл бұрын

Girl you are awesome, thanks for reminding me how to insert an invisible zip with regular foot, I lost my invisible foot. Love you and Rob, you keep me smiling. Keep on keeping on. Peace out 🤣✌

@lauraburda1166 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I thought I had the most accommodating and loving husband in the world. I am so happy to see there are more great men out there. Although I hear from my eight sisters-in laws that my brothers are doing wonderful. Anyway about the amazing Invisible Zipper. . . I still have my original invisible zipper foot. NOW, it will be heading into the vintage sewing tools museum. I am so excited to use the zipper foot for my machine. AND the tircott fusible interfacing! OMG just knowing I can do this step, my quality of life just improved. Thank you for adding mojo to my sewing studio. In 2020, I need all the help available to keep up a positive mental attitude.

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Laura this made me grin ear to ear. I hope you’re getting some sewing in this week!

@lucaslegz Жыл бұрын

I just love your energy and love you bring to your viewers. Thank you! May you stay blessed.

@smallfootprint2961 3 жыл бұрын

I know I've done this many years ago, but sure wouldn't remember how to do it. So glad for your post. It gives me courage to do it. Thanks.

@nancyring8104 3 жыл бұрын

True story- I remember when invisible zippers were first introduced!! This is a fabulous tutorial!!❤️

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

AMAZING. I’ve googled magazine ads for the first zipper, but not invisible! Must have seemed like magic.

@lauraburda1166 3 жыл бұрын

me too. My Girl Scout leader was a fashion designer. She gave us a great how to on the new, amazing, invisible zipper at her home. It was a social gathering for the sewers in the troop. Anyway, it is all I use in garments.

@patriciaborron94 3 жыл бұрын

I remember thinking they were groovy. Yah, I was a bit of a hippie and having a zipper that didn't show was fantastic.

@lenisselippert1639 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Marcy. I am learning so much from you and I really enjoy watching you and Rob.

@rhondaziman562 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you - just followed your lovely tutorial and am CHUFFED TO BITS with my zip! Wish I had a Rob-type person to bring me refreshments. Will work on that.

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

😁😁😁yessss! well you’ve nailed the invisible zip, surely a genie who provides treats will follow…

@dawnecamacho2601 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing this. I never knew how to sew one of them.

@sherribenson1 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video. I did my first invisible zipper in 22” pillows. Another key to invisible zippers is to buy ones longer than you need for your project.

@thehandmadeharriells 2 жыл бұрын

YES. I’ve given up buying short invisible zips, they’re so easy to shorten yourself!

@rachel4theking 3 жыл бұрын

I may actually have to try an invisible zipper ❤️❤️❤️thank you so much!!!!

@mimzyriepensell1423 3 жыл бұрын

I had no idea there was a invisible zipper foot, only a zipper foot...hmmm thanks so much for this.

@harrietrudoff5339 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you to Kristyglass for introducing us. Love you and Rob

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Love Kristy! Wait till you see the swap reveal 😍

@janet1394 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making me smile while doing something i love 😊😊😊😊😊

@marykubach1188 3 жыл бұрын

Just love these videos. Thank you!!!!!

@janet1394 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this zippers intimidate me i just use elastic but i am gonna go out tomorrow and get me a zip to follow you with this video step by step thank you for making it fun.

@lindalawhead4368 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a clear instruction of inserting the invisible zipper! Thanks!

@Sandiegeek 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've been afraid of invisible zippers for like forever. Any other KZfaq videos only show you how to do it on one side and it is clear that there are additional tips when attaching the opposite side. It all makes so much sense and now I'm no longer afraid. :-)

@mommylap 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE OONAVERSITY! And I loooove an invisible zipper too! Great video!

@lindadechow3703 3 жыл бұрын

You have uncomplicated this for me, thank you. I am going to give this a try. As always, you are a great instructor

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda! That’s awesome to hear, I really hope you try it.

@kreativelykinya 3 жыл бұрын

Your energy and kindness are enough, and learning sewing techniques from you is like gravy. Thank you, Marcy for being a kind and genuine soul and generous with the details!!!💜

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome! At first these were supposed to be 2 minute lessons, then 10....so I think I can promise I’ll always lean into details 😁

@kathyg3884 3 жыл бұрын

I subscribed to you because of your sewing videos and your spunky personality.....but guess who I saw in a Subway commercial....lol I knew you were talented.

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Ahahaha ! Thankya!!!

@kathyg3884 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so embarrassed....I saw someone's comment about you being on Broadway, so I also googled you....Good gracious you are more.......lol please forgive me.

@Mon_Amour242 2 жыл бұрын

The instructions is so easy to follow thank you

@suelynneremetio6122 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to teach us how to up our sewing skills! Getting ready to install my first invisible zipper! Suggestion for a tutorial: how to finish seams. I've been zigzagging, should I be zig zagging all edges before I sew seams? Or trim seams and zig zap edges together? I hadn't sewn for decades until the mask fashion craze. Now I'm excited to fit patterns to my shape. Oh, another suggestion how to alter a pattern to personal measurements. Thanks! Peace out!

@terrinelsondrawsstuff Жыл бұрын

I just spent two hours trying to follow written instructions on how to do this with a TEENY little illustration and failed four times. Then I followed your instructions and success. Thank you!

@thehandmadeharriells Жыл бұрын

I’m sad to hear about the two hours but I’m THRILLED to hear this got you sewing success!!!! Now you must sew all the zippers 💗

@patebube3384 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! This is by far the easiest invisible zipper tutorial I have seen (I have watched a lot😊). I totally get it now! Will be trying it on our makes this week.... I promise not to @ you from the ER😄 cos this is so easy and straight forward.

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

YOU BE CAREFUL WITH THOSE GORGEOUS DIGITS!

@larabailey1169 3 жыл бұрын

I love u and ure hubby.... love ure channel

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

We both thankya!

@marybethspencer1119 3 жыл бұрын

Learned this many a year ago, but you're just so fun to watch! Thanks! Love your Genie/Hubby too!

@pegwhite6533 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job and fun to watch.

@crystalBall9287 3 жыл бұрын

I learned to put in an invisible zip in 2002. This is definitely more work than how I so it but looks so much better. Literally seamless 😍

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah those extra steps make a difference! Extra is never a bad thing. Well, almost never.

@StaceyUX 3 жыл бұрын

lol girl I love your energy! Subscribed! Can’t wait to see more of y’all!

@oomimikry 3 жыл бұрын

Really love your energy! Just discovered and bingewatched your whole channel today :D Could you make a tutorial on How to create a maxi skirt out of three stacked "circular panels" from scratch ( measuring yourself, create pattern and actually sew) ? Im pretty sure theres a professional expression for it but i guess you already know what i mean! :'D Im a total Beginner and just bought my sewing-machine and am now kind of overwhelmed and stuck and afraid of using it xD

@SewPaMc 3 жыл бұрын

Its so perfect!!!! I need to watch this a few more times, and give this a try. Thanks for such a detailed video!

@ParadisoDesignsbyCherylKuczek 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE this....really great idea that I LOVE!! Thank-you!!

@katherinetrumm7022 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial! Invisible zippers have always been a bit of a struggle for me. Managed to insert my best one post this video 😸

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

That is WONDERFUL!!!! You don’t know how glad I am to hear that!

@jackiebrown7229 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Marcy. You make it look so easy. ❤️

@daddyGirl1000 3 жыл бұрын

I love you! Your attitude and personality are awesome. I am so glad I found you and your channel... thank you for the invisible zipper lesson. I've been afraid to try it, but I will now... thankful for you!❤️

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Lisa! I really appreciate that.

@SummerSaysSo 3 жыл бұрын

This is so useful!!!

@dale3404 3 жыл бұрын

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ the invisible zipper. I use them on everything I can. More forgiving than a conventional zipper. I keep interfacing strips in a bag, ready to go when I need them. I’ve never seen the zipper basted like this. I’ll try it. Also, one of my invisible zipper feet has a groove that goes over the coils. Have you tried that style?

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes, I love setting up a go-bag of interfacing! (the first invisible zip foot I tried had grooves for the coils, just didn’t get as close for me!)

@DebraRobertslivinghi57 3 жыл бұрын

Wow was surfing KZfaq & here you were. Enjoyed ur videos, yes am going down the list. Y'all are fun & funny. Thanks

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome! We’re glad you found us ☺️

@isabeldelaportilla6223 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Marcy: I love learning from your ooniversity lessons!!! Interesting, instructive, and, above all, having a great time. Thanks a lot 😘😘😘

@doreenbrown6313 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I learned so much! Your videos are so fun to watch! Keep up the great work!

@ladyjo581 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! 💙

@pegasusquilts 3 жыл бұрын

You are such a great teacher!

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@nancysteiner8814 3 жыл бұрын

I found you recently through your interview with Threads and just love you both! Thank you for the fun and informative videos!

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you Nancy! Love my ladies at Threads!!

@SummerSaysSo 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are the cutest. ❤️

@solschuller 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are so cute!!! And I love your tutorials!!! That is so 😎 cool

@rhondabarlow860 3 жыл бұрын

Good job 💕🌱

@mcclk1 3 жыл бұрын

Okay, WOW, this was SO helpful for my zippers (which, no matter what I've tried in the past, somehow end up with a skirt that doesn't line up from side to side). I've been putting off finishing a new dress because I was dreading the invisible (or any, really) zipper. Thank you for this!

@triciaapplewhite4939 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@angelonettebolden2700 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It will give me more confidence to try invisible zips in the future. By the way, your beautiful hair is epic!!!!

@thehandmadeharriells 2 жыл бұрын

well thankya! I hope you try it 💗

@emmaweatherington5266 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you!!!

@nhcharmedone 3 жыл бұрын

You made it look very easy, I've only attempted regular zippers, and I hated every one lol but I need to give this a shot.

@rbersani1 3 жыл бұрын

I love a good zip!

@margeryciambra7344 3 жыл бұрын

Terrific...too bad I did not have this help years ago. You are exceptional . Thanks for this fantastic video...👍😀margy

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome, I'm glad it helped!

@sally4102 3 жыл бұрын

Have never done a zipper, going to now! You are the most entertaining of all the sewing channels. Did you ever work in a costume shop?

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Well thankya! So, I never worked in a costume shop, but as an actress I’ve spent loads of time in them. Best place on earth!

@aspeaks3241 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that was easy peasy.

@bethkorczynski386 3 жыл бұрын

This is great, thanks! I also appreciated the French Seam video. Can you do more about working with specific fabrics? Especially light weight or sheer fabrics, and also super chunky fabrics. Thanks so much! 🏊🏻

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Beth! I'll add that to the list 👍🏽

@rosehep3301 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I've had trouble getting invisible zippers right. Got so mad at them that I started making lapped zips, but those don't look good on every garment. You're kind to mention who taught this to you. I never heard of interfacing zips either, but will now! When my Auntlings graduate to higher level projects, we'll watch your videos together and practice!

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Auntlings is the best new word I’ve learned today.

@AlmostaCowgirl 3 жыл бұрын

You are Seriously adorable to watch! I love how you make it so fun and your husband is such a great sport too. Haha! This is seriously a marvelous tutorial for zippers as they can be a pain in the "BLEEP"! Keep 'em comin'! I think my biggest pain is button holes and buttons! PS- You did have some overlapping of your narration, but that's okay... many of us probably hear extra voices any way. 🤪

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

All of 2020 is overdubbed 😳😅...yeah, I accidentally changed a few audio tracks when adding music! There’s a pinned note up top on the important sentence from that section. And I’ve got buttons/holes on the list!

@mrsmojet1 3 жыл бұрын

YOu what I want to see Marcy? This may sound so basic, but things like sewing straight, and cutting straight ( not all jagged like I do) I know it's about surfaces too, so how to create a good sewing base, table top counter top on a budget ( money is toight!) etcetera etcetera. Also how to sew when you arent the best with mathematicals. I noticed that good sew-ees reel off numbers that can be confusing. I even heard someone use a slope formula!waaaaht. Great vid, thank you

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Not basic at all! There are several helpful tricks I can think of that I learned early on! Coming up....

@Elisheb1 3 жыл бұрын

You both are quite funny..I just discovered your channel today! Greetings from Guatemala!

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Well hello!!! And welcome!

@sherylmorgan3678 3 жыл бұрын

Your fabric prints are so colorful. I would love to know where you purchase them.

@ghostdog1676 3 жыл бұрын

I make bags with the invisible zippers and their good

@roxanneswanson8305 3 жыл бұрын

So wishing I had paid more attention during the sewing unit in Home Ec. Do they even have Home Ec programs in the schools any more? Or did they rip out all the kitchen and sewing equipment for computer labs? Thanks for helping make these sewing technics so understandable, Marcy!

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad it’s clear! I had about 5 minutes of home ec before they did away with it. I guess KZfaq is our home ec now 😉

@meekstylz9962 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos always bring joy! Can you make a video on buttons? Thank you so much!

@roxanneswanson8305 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Let's see a video on how to do professional looking button holes.

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Buttons galore, noted.

@bethmagill4449 28 күн бұрын

Hi! Loved this tutorial! Question: What do you do with the "zipper tail"? I didn't see you trim it away. Does this make sense? THANK YOU SO MUCH for your reply!!!!

@shelleythomas4251 Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic.. I truly love ❤️ all the videos. I wanted to know if you are interested in making warm jacket with a lining.

@thehandmadeharriells Жыл бұрын

I really got into jackets a few year back, and had to stop because they were eating up a ton of closet space! I do have a piece of fabric that's asking to be a jacket though...

@robertlogan6379 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial on zippers. Not sure it will help with my zipper problem. Now that I am in my eighties, my zipper problem has been remembering to zip up and sadly, even worse, to zip down.

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂perhaps I can make a tutorial for that!

@phillipawilliams4652 3 жыл бұрын

Hi can you do a tutorial on pleating for skirts? Love your tutorials and your vibe. Hello from southern U.K. 🇬🇧😊

@lauraburda1166 3 жыл бұрын

I second the pleated skirts tutorial. I have pleated many skirts and Sailor Moon outfits and still I dread the pleated skirt. I must be missing the step that makes them fun.

@dollienormacordero8820 3 жыл бұрын

Please turn the closed captioned on for the deaf audiences. I love your videos! Thank you in advance

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Ack I’m so sorry, I thought the option was on! Can I ask, when you tap the three dots at the top right corner of the video, does it give you an auto generated captions option?

@AlmostaCowgirl 3 жыл бұрын

Just chiming in here... yes, it does

@dollienormacordero8820 3 жыл бұрын

@@thehandmadeharriells yes! Now it's working. Many thanks! Will watch this tomorrow.

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!!

@kayenjee 3 жыл бұрын

You popped up in my recommends and I had no idea who you are. I enjoy your videos and I thought to myself "she has to be an actress, probably the Broadway type". A couple of Google searches later my suspicions are confirmed!

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! I’m no star gender to jazz hands 🤣🤣

@kayenjee 3 жыл бұрын

@@thehandmadeharriells I don't understand this reply😥...other than I probably shouldn't have used the word "actress" or perhaps the pronoun "she" either. 🤔 Back to Google I go! 😁

@kayenjee 3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps this was supposed to read "stranger" not star gender... That makes more sense 😁 but I still learned something from your woke autocorrect 😆

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

@@kayenjee oh HAHA AUTOCORRECT. I feel like autocorrect is getting dumber. Yes, “stranger” is what I was going for. What a strange woke change 🤣🤣🤣

@IMOO1896 3 жыл бұрын

I inserted an invisible zipper in a purchased jumpsuit to make it easier to get on and off. It took all day, no telling how many videos I watched before and during. Well, still haven’t worn the jumpsuit, not sure if its a zipper thing, or something else.

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣it might just be a jumpsuit thing....

@ritamae99 3 жыл бұрын

Do you draft your own patterns from your bodice block. I finally have a great fitting block and I’m having a hard time figuring out where to start when designing dress bodices. Help!! Love you BTW been following you for a long time and anytime I need some sewjo I go to your Instagram (and now your KZfaq) to get in the mood again!

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to be putting good sewing vibes out there, thank you 😊! A bodice block video would be fun, I like to think of mine as a new Frankenstein’s monster every time I whip,it out to play...

@bastanley 3 жыл бұрын

Q. There seemed to be about six inches of zipper left that wasn't sewn down. Do you cut off the excess zipper tail? If so how much of the zipper do you leave before you cut off the excess so the zipper doesn't come all the way undone?

@paulettelally5885 3 жыл бұрын

Love your explanation of invisible zipper but.......what do you do with the tail of the zipper?

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent question! If using the zipper as-purchased, with the original stop, I either add a lining (which hides the zip end-or, if it will be exposed on the interior in a lighter dress, I encase the bottom in matching fabric. If you’ve cut the end of your zip, you can zigzag tightly across the coil to make a “stop” out of thread. But I’ll add a “finishing touches” video to the list!

@alexiss4583 3 жыл бұрын

This was a good video and did anyone ever tell you that you look like Kim Fields

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard that one, but I LOVE her. Tootie forever!

@SharonMLynchrealtor 3 жыл бұрын

What did you do with the bottom part of the zipper that was hanging below. Thanks

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

hey Sharon! For me it depends on what the garment finish- if it’s going to be lined, I zigzag across the coils about snip 1 1/2 inches below where the zipper stops, and then cut the tape and inch below that. if it’s unlined, I do the same, but I like to use a piece of the fashion fabric to encase the unsightly end of the tape. Great question, I ought to do a video on that!

@kcisme2540 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Totally new to sewing zippers. Question, what do you do with the excess zipper tape? Do you just cut it off? Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

@squid5900able 3 жыл бұрын

Should place a 'stopper' of thread going over the teeth of zipper, from both left and right sides...going over many times...then should be able to cut off rest or just buy the correct lenght. When the swap meeet was happening, precovid...bought 10 zippers for $5.00!

@kcisme2540 3 жыл бұрын

@@squid5900able Thank you so much! 😁

@dale3404 3 жыл бұрын

Zigzag across the end several times.

@kcisme2540 3 жыл бұрын

@@dale3404 Thank you! 😁

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I third the wise sewists that have stepped up! Actually, I always buy my zips in 22 inch length, since it’s so easy to add your own zigzagged zipper stop and shorten them as much as you like. Just make sure you put the stop in before you unzip it, ask me how I know 🙄

@charbrown6751 3 жыл бұрын

Your front 'cleavage' comment reminded me... could you show how to apply a facing to the upper edge of the zipper? I have always found that edge a pain to do, especially if it has to fold back and the wrong side shows, like at the neckline.

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

hahaha I say the weirdest things! I’m planning on a zipper tips video, I’ll include that 💗

@TwixyNo 3 жыл бұрын

I am enrolled at Oonaversity but I may be at the bottom of the class as this made me go "huh?" quite a few times. Then I looked at it some more and I hope to eventually get it. I agree -- elastic in waistbands would be a great class! Also, please check the sound from 4:40 to 5:30 as the narration sounds twice dubbed (and I watched it three times to make sure I wasn't having a stroke). (Like in The Merchan of Venice: "The quality of narration is not strained. It is twice dubbed...") Thanks.

@rachellynncreates2703 3 жыл бұрын

Oh good you heard it too! It’s been a very long day!

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this heads up! I tried to fix it today, but I guess there’s only so much that can be edited once it’s posted. I’ve put a pinned comment at the top on the important sentence during those seconds!

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Also twice dubbed Shakespeare..... 😅😅😅perfect

@the_dapper_scrapper 3 жыл бұрын

Do you just leave the excess zipper hanging inside the garment or do you clip it off?

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to do a “finishings” lesson! I leave about 3 inches of zip tail, and add a thread stop if needed. It’s nice to encase the end in fashion fabric, if you’re not lining the garment.

@suelynneremetio6122 3 жыл бұрын

@@thehandmadeharriells Yes please! I haven't sewed in almost 30 years, but started sewing again for the masks...and I cannot believe how much has changed ~ or how much I didn't know. I just put in my first invisible zipper (so much prettier and easier than the old way) THANK YOU! Now can't wait to see how the hanging zipper finishes.

@mpiatt2007 3 жыл бұрын

Only you would have a magenta press cloth. You love to live dangerously. :-)

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

MUAHAHAHAAH!!!!

@shirleyhudson1073 3 жыл бұрын

Hi my name is shirley. and i have learned how to sew on KZfaq. I have made so many Beautiful clothing. There is so much to learn. There is a Pattern I really would love to make it’s McCall 8110 is there any way you can make a video on how to make it please pattern C. If you can’t it’s ok I love watching you and your husband. You make sewing so much fun thank you so much the both of you. I’m a caregiver for a 84 yr old Veteran that has Cancer so he love to watch me make clothes.

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Shirley! Love to hear from another self-taught sewist 💗 I was eyeing that pattern, I was a little leery of the lack of bust darts! If JoAnns has a sale soon, I may grab it. And I love that your Veteran enjoys your sewing-I think most people are surprised at how fascinating the whole process is. I hope you’re both doing well 💗❤️💗

@Penneypepper 3 жыл бұрын

Isn't your garment usually seemed togetherthen you put a zipper in?

@thehandmadeharriells 3 жыл бұрын

with a regular zipper, yes- but with an invisible zip you want the seam left open before inserting, otherwise it’s hard to get the bottom inserted correctly. However, Kenneth King uses a hemostat to insert an invisible zipper *after* the garment is seamed, I’ve been meaning to try it!