perfect zippers: in person

Please note this is an in person lesson, and is only available to students in the Washington, D.C. area.  If you are not in the Washington, D.C. area, click here for the virtual version of this lesson, conducted via Zoom. 

Do you already have some basic sewing skills, but have found yourself frustrated by installing zippers? Then this is the lesson for you! 

In 2.5 hours, you will demystify zipper installation by learning the most popular applications in both garment making and bag making. You'll also make a small zippered pouch to practice your new skills!

This lesson comes with a kit that includes everything you need to practice the techniques you'll learn in class, make a small project, plus some essential sewing tools that will serve you well, long after you graduate to more complicated projects!

Your lessons will never expire, so you can buy with confidence. 

lesson duration: one 2.5 hour session

pre-requisites: basic machine sewing skills

materials: all included

This kit includes:

- two invisible zippers

- two metal teeth zippers

- four #3 nylon coil zippers

- wonder tape or fabric glue

- one color of clay tailor's chalk

- spool of all-purpose thread

- fabric for zipper samples

- fabric and interfacing for zip pouch project

- zip pouch template