Ahoy, pirates! Day 3 is reserved for sewing the side seams. Once side will be sewn “normally”, on the other we will add a zipper. When sewing the side with no zipper, remember to place your fabrics right sides together and stitch with your sewing machine. You can finish the raw edge after with a serger stitch, a zig zag or an overlock stitch.
I know a lot of sewists may be “scared” of zippers but trust me, they are not as frightening as they seam. Judy is showing you in the videos below, her two favorite methods for adding the little side zipper. Think about it this way, it’s just 7 inches of zipper…how scary can that be? 😉
Day 3 video is posted below. Once you finish today’s steps, grab a picture of your “almost” finished pants or skirt and add it to the Day 3 photo comments in the Vintage Jumper Sew Along album. You can find the album in the Facebook SAL group.
Vintage Jumper SAL | DAY 1 (cut fabric)
Vintage Jumper SAL | DAY 2 (Back darts, front & back pockets, crotch & in seam)
Vintage Jumper SAL | DAY 3 (out seam)
Vintage Jumper SAL | DAY 4 (straps, front bib)
Vintage Jumper SAL | DAY 5 (waistband)
Vintage Jumper SAL | DAY 6 (button holes, buttons and hem)