Burda Style For people who sew

ZIPPER (hidden)
We used a zipper that is hidden on the right side. The zipper should be slightly longer than the opening. The zipper will be applied before the seam will be stitched under and above the opening. To stitch the zipper you need a zipper foot for your sewing machine.
TIP: To stabilize the opening edges for the application of the zipper, press fusible bias tape onto the opening edge seam lines.

Open the zipper and pin on the opening edge of the bottom back piece (piece 3). Beginning at the top opening sign, pin the zipper with its upside facing down, onto the opening edge seam allowance. The little teeth need to be positioned on the marked opening edge (a).
Stitch the zipper, using a zipper foot, closely along the zipper teeth. In the same way, stitch the zipper on the other opening edge of the back piece and the bottom side piece, (pieces 2 and 4) (b).
Stitch along the opening edges from the top to the bottom opening sign. Since the little teeth tend to roll in, the zipper foot keeps them flat when stitching. Close the zipper.
Position the pieces together, right sides facing, and stitch the seams above and below the zipper as close to the opening signs as possible. Slightly pull the bottom end of the zipper. Secure seam ends. Press allowances apart ©.

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