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How to Install a grungy zipper on the side of your pant leg

Aug 20, 2010 08:37 PM

Sewing a zipper onto a fabric piece with a sewing machine.

It looks like streamlined skinny jeans are here to stay, at least for a few years more, so if your collection of these skinnies has gotten quite large and all your jeans are beginning to look the same, why not try out a fun personalization project to make one pair unique?

The '90s - Nirvana chic, grunge style - are making a huge comeback on the runways, so take some inspiration from the hottest fashion trend right now and add some zippers to the side of your pant leg. Check out the video for details.

Stuff:

1/8" Basting Tape

Zipper

Zipper Foot: Hancock Fabrics

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