![]() That's it! There are several methods for sewing zippers into hand-knits, but this is the one that I found works the best for me. Note: For the Cabane à Sucre pattern, you could skip tacking the outside edges of the zipper down in step 8 since the zipper edges are covered with knit facings after the zipper is sewn in. Remove the basting, zip up the zipper and admire your handiwork! Fold down any excess fabric at the top of the zipper and tack this in place too. You just want to tack the edges down so that they don't pull away from the knit fabric. I used a running stitch here, but you could also use an overcast stitch. I prefer to use a backstitch here for strength and durability, but a running stitch could also work if you keep the stitches small. Make sure to sew between knit stitches so that the seam is invisible from the right side. With sewing needle and matching thread, sew each side of the zipper to your knit garment fairly close to the zipper teeth. Now, the moment you've been waiting for! After all that prep work, it's time to sew the zipper in place for real. ![]() Zip zipper to make sure it still looks good. They just have to prevent the zipper from moving around. The stitches can be pretty large at this point and they don't have to be perfect. With sewing needle and contrasting thread, baste each half of the zipper in place. Unzip zipper and baste in place with contrasting thread Check that everything looks good and that the bottom edges are aligned. Turn the garment right side out again and remove the basting. Another trick you can use is to make sure the zipper edges align with the same column of stitches all the way from bottom to top. Pin zipper in place, using separate pins on either side of the zipper.įor the Autumn Hike Hoodie, there was a nice ditch that the zipper fit right into which made it easy to align. Turn the garment inside out and with the zipper zipped up, line it up so that it's centered right between the two fronts. Pin zipper face down on inside of garment Note the nice "ditch" for the zipper to fit right into. Inside of Autumn Hike Hoodie after basting. Don't pull too tight! You want the front edges to touch, but not overlap at all. Using yarn needle and smooth contrasting waste yarn, baste the two sides of the front shut. I also recommend a flat surface to work on (like a table) in an area with good light, plenty of time so you won't feel rushed, and a nice cup of tea (or your beverage of choice!). smooth waste yarn in contrasting colour.Here I'm using a rolled up towel and pins to block the hood of the Autumn Hike Hoodie. Tip: I like to block 3-dimensional pieces like hoods as close to their finished shape as possible. If your knitting is going to stretch at all, you want it to do so before sewing in the zipper since the zipper will not stretch with the knitting. If you haven't blocked your garment already, now is the time. If you've never installed a zipper before, don't worry, this tutorial will walk you through each step of the process! It's not hard, but there are a few things you can do to make it easier and more professional looking. ![]() I've recently designed two vest patterns that involve sewing a zipper into your hand-knit garment: Cabane à Sucre and Autumn Hike Hoodie. ![]() Tutorials How to sew a zipper into handknits ![]()
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