Turn the fabric over to the right side. Start at the bottom, stitching up one side of the zipper, turning at the top, and coming back down on the other side.

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

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

Once secure, carefully remove the basting stitches in the middle of the seam to reveal the zipper. Finishing Touches

Press the edges of the fabric where the zipper will be installed to create sharp, clean edges.

If assembling a zipper from a continuous chain, insert the slider head by cutting a small V into the zipper teeth, feeding both sides in, and pulling the slider up.

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