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Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: How (and Why) to Do a Vintage-Style Lapped Side Zip Sewing Construction, Sewing Zippers, Learn Sewing, Zipper Tutorial, Detail Couture, Sewing Pockets, Sew Zipper, Vintage Lifestyle, Vintage Dress Patterns

Have you ever noticed how vintage dress patterns usually have side zips instead of the back zips found in most modern patterns? A well-made vintage dress will almost always have a side lapped closure - and a metal zip, of course. I think there's something so sophisticated about a perfectly-executed side zipper. It adds that lovely authentic touch to your retro sewing projects. Here's how! Sew the left side seam of your dress, leaving an opening for your zipper (the opening is generally 14"…

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Black Dress Shirts Women's, Black Dress Shirt Women, Fitted Blouse, Keyhole Blouse, 1940s Style, A Million Dollars, Keyhole Top, Classical Design, Work Blouses

Designed to make you feel like a million dollars - simple, sophisticated, chic and supremely flattering. A classical design influenced by American 1940s styles and a new favourite. Raised, mandarin style neckline closes with a hook and eye above a deep shaped keyhole . Simple shape of blouse has grown on cap sleeves and is shaped via deep darts into the waistline. Has a side zip and vents at side for fit - which means it can be worn tucked in or out. This blouse has been made in another…

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Guthrie & Ghani Fabric Shop on Instagram: "✂️Got a zip that’s too long? ✂️⁠
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No worries! Here’s how to make it perfect and pretty: ⁠
1️⃣ Mark where you want the end of your zip. ⁠
2️⃣ Do a wide zigzag stitch over this point. ⁠
3️⃣ Snip the rest off about 1.5cm below.⁠
4️⃣ Cut a 4x5cm fabric scrap, press edges by 0.5cm, then in half. ⁠
5️⃣ Position over the end of your zip and stitch in place. ⁠
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🎉Yay and neat and pretty finish!⁠
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✂️Share your zip shortening tips with us in the comments!⁠
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Guthrie & Ghani Fabric Shop on Instagram: "✂️Got a zip that’s too long? ✂️⁠ ⁠ No worries! Here’s how to make it perfect and pretty: ⁠ 1️⃣ Mark where you want the end of your zip. ⁠ 2️⃣ Do a wide zigzag stitch over this point. ⁠ 3️⃣ Snip the rest off about 1.5cm below.⁠ 4️⃣ Cut a 4x5cm fabric scrap, press edges by 0.5cm, then in half. ⁠ 5️⃣ Position over the end of your zip and stitch in place. ⁠ ⁠ 🎉Yay and neat and pretty finish!⁠ ⁠ ✂️Share your zip shortening tips with us in the…

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