1. Now to insert the invisible zipper. First I like to press the zipper teeth flat as this makes it easier to stitch nice and snugly next to the teeth. I also overlocked the raw edges of the skirt before placing the zip with the coils along the seam line. Then I stitched one side of the zip going slowly to avoid puckering ( normally I am a bit of a speed merchant on the machine!) Once that side was done I did the other side, remembering to keep the zip face down and to work on the right side of my fabric. I then stitched the rest of the seam from the hem up and overlapped where the zip stitching ended. A final press and voilà. There are much better instructions than mine for inserting an invisible zipper - I like Sew Serendity's at blogspot - really clear instructions and photographs.
2. Next step is the lining. I attached this to the waist edge, so no need for any waistband or facings.
The final dilemma - to add a decorative trim or not? I am addicted to trims but am reliably informed that less is more. Mmmm?
3. The finished article - as you can see I succumbed and added a hemline trim.
What a great post! I love the many photos you put up, they are so very helpful. I never thought to press the zip before even though I struggled with some that went a bit out of shape from getting stored for too long. Great tip, I'll do that from now on!
ReplyDeleteI also love the trim you put onto the hem. This is very beautiful! I am hoping to admire it in real life at some point.
I would love to know how you attach trims. Do you machine stitch them on, or hand stitch? Glue them on? I haven't tried trims yet because I am a bit intimidated by not knowing a good method. Thanks so much!