An invisible (or concealed) zip is the ultimate secret to a high-end, professional finish on dresses, skirts, evening wear, and luxury cushions. While many beginners and intermediate sewing enthusiasts find them intimidating, achieving a flawless finish doesn’t have to be difficult. In this course, you will learn the exact step-by-step process used by experts to insert a hidden zip perfectly every single time.
Led by myself, Lu-Lu, a fashion designer with over 30 years of professional industry experience, including, 20 years of experience teaching fashion and textiles to students at Extended Diploma and Degree level. This class strips away the frustration by breaking down the technical requirements into a calm, stress-free, and highly visual framework.
What We Will Cover:
- Professional Preparation: How to prepare your fabric edges and understand fabric grains to prevent twisting or puckering.
- Equipment Required: A deep dive into machine feet, including standard feet, narrow zip feet, and invisible zip feet.
- Needle Alignment: The technical secret to shifting your needle position to stitch close to the zip teeth.
- Flawless Insertion: Step-by-step rolling and stitching techniques that ensure the zip remains entirely hidden from the outside.
- The Perfect Close: How to cleanly finish the seam directly beneath the zip without creating an unsightly bulge or bubble.
