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Use a top-stitch for a clean, secure, and professional look.

If needed, create secure bottom stops by stitching across the zipper teeth multiple times to prevent the pull from coming off. lb.zip

Once secure, carefully remove the basting stitches in the middle of the seam to reveal the zipper. Finishing Touches Use a top-stitch for a clean, secure, and professional look

For visual learners, this video from Lauren's Top Tops shows the standard centered zip method, while this video from Professor Pincushion covers the process of installing a zipper in a seam. To make sure this fits your project, are you: (clothing) or a bag ? Finishing Touches For visual learners, this video from

Install a zipper foot on your sewing machine to allow stitching close to the teeth.

Switch to a basting stitch (long, temporary stitch) to close the remaining opening, and press the entire seam allowance open. Installation: Setting the Zipper