How to sew a zipper into a knit product

Knitwear is particularly elegant and attractive. But securing the clasp to the canvas can be a daunting task. After all, if you do it wrong, then you can spoil the appearance of the finished thing and completely cross out the results of difficult work. But do not think that this art is available only to venerable needlewomen. Knowing a few tricks, you can perform this action yourself even with minimal experience. Let's consider in more detail how to sew a zipper beautifully.

What will be needed for work

For any work, the starting point is the preparatory phase. In this process, it consists of the following actions.

Product preparation . The item must be subjected to wet-heat treatment and ironed. This is especially true for the hook web.
Fixing the fastener with safety pins or other elements.
Performing other steps depending on the method of attachment: knitting the strap, knitting a track from the air loops on the fastener, making an auxiliary seam .

You should also pay special attention to the indentation so that the canvas does not fall under the slider during operation. The approximate size of the indent is 0.5 cm, provided that this is not a hidden variant of the fastener.

Tools and materials

In addition, the following devices may be needed.

Knitting needles, strings or safety pins for fixing elements.
Knitted needle and thread in tone.
Paper and pencil. It is required when making stitches or a chain of air loops. Thus, notches are performed to determine the location of the thread. Thus, the stitches will go smoother.

How to manually sew a zipper into a knitted item

Consider all the popular options for installing zippers on knitted material.

With strap

The first, most common method is to use the bracket to install the lock on the jacket.

For the embodiment, you will need yarn to match the basic, safety pins and zipper of the required length .

Attention! Fixed zippers are available for sale. In order to get the one you need, take a large length and remove the excess.

Step-by-step process

On the edge of the product, dial the required number of loops to knit the shelf.
Run the part of the shelf on the front side.
In the same way, create part of the shelf from the wrong side.
Insert the lock in the center of the prepared section.
Fix the element using safety pins or a basting seam.
Make a connecting seam.

Reference! In order to complete the detail of the strap, tie it with a hollow (double) elastic band, using a smaller tool than was used to make the main fabric.

With knitting needles or strings

Another method is using spokes or strings as a fixing element.

For this work, you will need two strings or knitting needles along the length of the canvas and safety pins .

Stitching process

Thread a needle (string) along the edge of the canvas.
The second tool is inserted indented from the edge in a centimeter.
Using pins, fasten the clasp to the canvas.
Make a seam.
If desired, you can decorate the wrong side with a satin ribbon.

With air loops

The last method is stitching with a stitch of air loops made in advance.

Completing of the work

To start, a clasp of stitches is sewn onto the clasp.
Then a series of crochet posts are crocheted. This captures the edge of the fabric and stitches with zippers.
This procedure is carried out on the front side.

How to sew a zipper into a crocheted product

For the hook web, the following method can be applied.

Execution process

Perform overlock seam processing along the edge of the fastener.

Manual overlock seam

Knit crocheted side by side with single crochet.
Sew a zipper to the main fabric.

Thus, you do not have to give your product to the wrong hands to install the fastener. It is enough to make a little effort and do everything yourself. Then you will not spend extra money to get an original little thing and expand your handmade opportunities.

Good luck with your creative flight and even loops!