: Use pins, wash-away tape, or a quick hand-basting stitch to hold the zipper tape to the seam allowance. Hand-basting through all layers is often most accurate for beginners.

: This specialized foot allows you to stitch very close to the teeth without going over them.

: With right sides together, use a long basting stitch (typically 5.0 length) to sew the zipper opening closed. Then, switch to a normal stitch length (2.5 or 3.0) and backstitch to finish the rest of the seam.