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If needed, create secure bottom stops by stitching across the zipper teeth multiple times to prevent the pull from coming off.

Press the edges of the fabric where the zipper will be installed to create sharp, clean edges. lb.zip

Once secure, carefully remove the basting stitches in the middle of the seam to reveal the zipper. Finishing Touches If needed, create secure bottom stops by stitching

Turn the fabric over to the right side. Start at the bottom, stitching up one side of the zipper, turning at the top, and coming back down on the other side. Finishing Touches Turn the fabric over to the right side

Open the zipper. With the garment wrong-side up, place the upside-down zipper (head facing down) over the seam allowance, aligning the teeth perfectly with the seam line.

For visual learners, this video from Lauren's Top Tops shows the standard centered zip method, while this video from Professor Pincushion covers the process of installing a zipper in a seam. To make sure this fits your project, are you: (clothing) or a bag ?