How to Install a Zipper in a Hoodie
Hooded sweatshirts, also sometimes called hoodies, are worn in the fall and winter either by themselves or as an extra layer of clothing. People who prefer to use their hooded sweatshirts as outer wear, but only have zipperless hoodies, face a slight obstacle. However, hoodies without zippers can be converted by the installation of a zipper. Adding a zipper to a hooded sweatshirt is a straightforward procedure. It will take one to two hours to add a zipper to a hoodie. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Fold a crease in the front of the hoodie and iron it in with a steam iron.
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Cut and lay a strip of all-purpose fusible interfacing down the middle of the crease. Using the iron, steam the interfacing into place. Cut the interfacing with scissors.
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Cut the sweatshirt down the middle of the interfacing with scissors, where the crease was ironed in. This will be where the zipper will be installed.
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Lay the zipper in place using wonder tape. One or two pins also can be used to anchor the zipper in place.
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Sew the new zipper on with a sewing machine, starting from the bottom of the shirt to the top, for both sides. Makes sure the zipper teeth are facing inward before sewing.
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