Turn a Hoodie into a Jacket, just add a zipper!

Khloe's teacher asked me if I could add a zipper to her hoodie so she did not have to mess her hair up when she put it on. Well, this was new, but really how hard could it be?! 

So, I went to Hancock Fabric and found pink thread and a zipper that matched perfectly!

First I ironed the front to make it as smooth as possible. Then, I measured from the top of the pocket to the other side and divided it in half to find the center. Once I had the center I took a deep breath and cut! **Note, a fresh rotary blade will do wonders for your fabric**

Then, like I had done in the past, I put my zipper foot on my machine and pinned the zipper to one side of the garment. 

Like a champ I went down one side and cut my excess thread and went to start the other side when I realized something was wrong...My zipper would not disconnect! Oh no...I then realized that I had a hidden zipper not one that is made for a jacket that disconnects!  So, I seam ripped the first go around, made my adjustments, and went back to work! I put black thread on the bobbin so it would hide the seam better.

I thought black would look good on this color, so I went with it :) I pinned both sides with the zipper closed so I could match up seams on the pocket area. I went down one side and then the other no sweat! Here I am below "modeling" the new jacket :)

Remember on a zipper the hardest part is putting your garment on the correct side as you sew. If you go from one side to the other you will have to switch from a right to left side to sew with. Make sure the foot is "landing" on the fabric, not the seam you are sewing and you will be fine!

I hope this tutorial helps! Happy sewing!

April :)