Insert A Zip

How to Insert A Zip with Remnant Kings, Glasgow & Edinburgh
Zipper Guide
Invisible (concealed) Zip – this zip has the teeth on the reverse meaning they aren’t visible on the outside of the garment. Stitched in slightly differently to a standard zip, it gives a sleek look to the finished item.
Standard Zip: has exposed teeth and can be used for applications. The simpliest type of zip to insert but can be done so in various styles.
Jeans Zip – these are metal tooth zips which are more durable than other closed end zips
These kinds of zips are generally referred to as closed end zips, meaning they don’t split at the bottom. Please see over the page for our ways of inserting these types of zips.
Open-end Zip: this kind of zip splits at the bottom, generally for outerwear applications. Normally more robust than closed end zips due to the garment types they are designed for. These zips come in a variety of styles – metal, plastic, chunky etc

The key to inserting an invisible zip is to stitch as closely to the teeth, underneath them as possible! Fortunately, the zip has a guide built in to it. Each invisible zip has 3 types of weave on the fabric extension – a loose weave, medium weave and closest to the teeth a tight weave. For the best results, you want to be stitching in the tight weave section. This means you’ll be stitching under the teeth on the intended seam line.

When inserting an invisible zip, it’s important to use an invisible zipper foot to allow you to get this close to the teeth. This foot will also help roll back the teeth for you to stitch under.

Here at Remnant Kings, we go about inserting these zips a little differently!