This purely techniques class will step you through the process of sewing a fly-front zipper. After the class, with your newly gained fly-front zipper skills, you’ll have the confidence to tackle the trickiest sewing part of jeans and trouser sewing.

Teacher: Anna Ng

Workshop Duration: Half Day

Description: Are you interested in sewing your own jeans or trouser and would relish the chance to sew a sample fly-front zipper without the pressure of making a finished garment? Then this half day techniques class is just what you’re looking for.

Using a single-sized cut-down pattern created especially for this class, Anna will step you through the process of sewing a sample fly-front zipper. Specifically, the class will focus on:

Seam finishes
The wonders of machine basting
Zip insertion
Those necessary but sometimes confusing fly extensions and facing pattern pieces
Top-stitching

Materials to bring: There will be a materials change for this class that includes the sample fly-front pattern & instructions and denim fabric. Details to follow.

Students to bring:
All purpose navy & one other colour polyester thread (the second colour is for machine basting)
Sewing machine with a zipper foot
Two bobbins (one for each thread colour)
Denim sewing needle (a brand new one will give you the best results)
Fabric scissors
Pins
Tailors chalk
Measuring tape
Quick unpick

Takeaway: At the conclusion of this class, you will have sewn your very own fly-front zipper sample. Please note, this will not be a wearable garment, but a sample piece showcasing all the new skills you’ve learnt.

Level: Advanced Beginner

Prerequisites: Familiarity with a sewing machine and straight-stitching experience.

Homework: None