Comments on: Lapped zipper construction

By: Yvonne in England

Yvonne in England — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:56:48 +0000

Thank you for this excellent explanation of *how* to pefect this opening. Even when I was at school, I used to tell the teacher that there wasn’t enough fabric on the pattern to make a proper lapped construction. Now I know why. You can’t just use ‘mirror’ pieces for the left- and right-hand sides. I must track down that teacher – its only 40 years ago.

By: Sue Whelan

Sue Whelan — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 01:45:32 +0000

Fabulous instructions, Kathleen. Thank you. Now I know why my lapped zippers never looked as good as RTW: the instructions were dreadful. I’m going to try using the flat side of my ball-peen hammer (that I normally use for jewellery making) on the corners. The one home-sewing maven who often recommends using a hammer to flatten seams is Sandra Betzina. I always wondered where she got the idea from; now, I know

By: Sophie Kats

Sophie Kats — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:39:55 +0000

You are absolutely AMAZING!
You couldn’t have explained it any clearer if you were standing next to me
THANK YOU!
My zips will look professional!
Much obliged.

By: Kerrie

Kerrie — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 07:22:58 +0000

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thank you for sharing this elusive method and making it achievable.

By: Nicky

Nicky — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 15:53:55 +0000

Thank you so much for this tutorial Kathleen!

By: Jinjer Markley

Jinjer Markley — Fri, 19 Aug 2005 00:15:22 +0000

please, a photo of a sewing hammer.