How to Sew the Fly/Zipper on Pants

This is a detailed tutorial on how to sew the zipper and fly on a pair of pants. This technique can be used for just about every style of pant.
In the video, I sew the fly to the left - as often seen on men's pants - but the same technique can be mirrored to sew on the opposite side for women's pants.
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  • @martinpallmann
    @martinpallmann11 ай бұрын

    I would love to see a video on finishing edges.

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for letting me know. I'll add it into my list if videos to make!

  • @ppr3539

    @ppr3539

    6 ай бұрын

    especially without a serger @@CorneliusQuiring

  • @conner3215

    @conner3215

    4 ай бұрын

    You're not supposed to finish while edging

  • @cindyndsfo79
    @cindyndsfo795 ай бұрын

    I think that what is so cool and useful about these videos is how close and clear the camera get. This way we see the details.

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    5 ай бұрын

    I'm glad to hear it.

  • @gloly
    @gloly11 ай бұрын

    Hi Cornelius. I started sewing about 3 weeks ago and let me tell you this: your channel is GOLD. I also would love a video about finishing raw edges but I trust that anything you'll upload will be helpful. thank you

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    11 ай бұрын

    Oh wicked. Well you'v got a world of sewing potential ahead of yourself. I have added the raw edge video to my video feed hopper :) Happy Sewing.

  • @jennymk01
    @jennymk0129 күн бұрын

    I DID IT! This is THEE best sewing video I've ever seen. Not once did I have to figure out what you meant or what you were doing. I've only ever done mock flies... but I'm never going to do one again!! This was just too easy and it looks BEAUTIFUL. ❤ THANK YOU! You are a lovely teacher!

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    28 күн бұрын

    That's awesome. I'm glad to hear you were able to figure it out!

  • @dwightpatton6283
    @dwightpatton628311 ай бұрын

    Thanks, being brand new I can appreciate your detailed teaching. You didn’t assume the viewer knew more than we/I do. Male energy definitely noticeable and again, much appreciated.

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    11 ай бұрын

    Oh wonderful, I am glad to hear that these types of videos are of use to you. Hopefully you can make everything your heart desires as you continue to learn and grow your skills.

  • @chrissereque8716
    @chrissereque87162 күн бұрын

    Thankx so much for a clear tutorial! I read your backstory, and can recall something from my childhood 70+ years ago… living in Tidewater, VA, (now part of Virginia Beach) my father hired a local Mennonite farmer to plow the field behind our house. His English was impeccable, unlike the locals, and my father was very strict about grammar. I was very impressed!

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    19 сағат бұрын

    That's a fun little story. Thanks for sharing.

  • @saraquinn7364
    @saraquinn736411 ай бұрын

    Corn I can't believe how you always post tutorials for exactly what I need. ❤❤❤❤ Amazing video and astronomical help as always.

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    11 ай бұрын

    Ha! The world works in mysteriously wonderful ways some times :) I am glad to hear that my video was of use to you. Happy Sewing.

  • @indymarie8661
    @indymarie866111 ай бұрын

    I've been sewing for nearly 40 years, and I still panic when it's time to start the zipper. Thanks for your clear, step by step process; on jeans ...to boot!

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    11 ай бұрын

    I hear you! They can be daunting indeed and thanks for watching. 🙏🏻

  • @federicogerlin7734
    @federicogerlin77347 ай бұрын

    I am sure this is the DEFINITIVE tutorial about sewing zipper ♡ thank you very much

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    7 ай бұрын

    🤠🙏🏻

  • @hyalitebozite
    @hyalitebozite11 ай бұрын

    Corn, I've been waiting for you this all week! Thank you for your content. Sincerely, someone struggling financially and learning how to sew. When I start making enough money I'll throw it at your patreon.

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    11 ай бұрын

    Oh wonderful, I am glad that you value this type of content. Any support is appreciated, even watching these videos (and the ads) helps so thank you already :)

  • @daisymcpherson7566
    @daisymcpherson7566Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. So easy to follow!! Have sewn my zipper in!! 🥳

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    Ай бұрын

    I'm glad to hear it.

  • @damehamilton
    @damehamilton19 күн бұрын

    Hi Cornelius. Thank you so much. You are great. I’m home with a flu - and spents the time between sleeping on stranded sewing project. Prehaps the flu makes benefits patience, anyway now those pants are finished.

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    18 күн бұрын

    Good on you for getting the pants made. I hope you feel better soon.

  • @movieeater123
    @movieeater12311 ай бұрын

    Your videos have really encouraged me to get sewing and not be scared of it

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    11 ай бұрын

    You've got this my friend. It's just a whole bunch of tiny little manageable steps all stitched together you've got your garment of choice :)

  • @banchiebabu9926
    @banchiebabu99265 ай бұрын

    I appreciate your work

  • @wangda2436
    @wangda243610 ай бұрын

    Love this video, every step is so clear. Thank you!!!! This is just what I needed right now❤

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    10 ай бұрын

    I'm glad to hear it! Happy sewing.

  • @daryngoodwin9377
    @daryngoodwin93774 ай бұрын

    Success!! We did it corn

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    4 ай бұрын

    Nice! I'm glad to hear it. Good for you!

  • @kerenhaiweha6257
    @kerenhaiweha62577 ай бұрын

    Finished my first zipper for my first pair of pants using this video! Thank you!

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    7 ай бұрын

    Oh wonderful, I'm glad to hear it. Congrats on your first pair!

  • @antoniokinsey4041
    @antoniokinsey40414 ай бұрын

    As always your videos are explained very thoroughly with clear, understandable visuals. Thanks!

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    4 ай бұрын

    oh wonderful, I'm glad to hear it :)

  • @tiwannak
    @tiwannak11 ай бұрын

    This was so on time! Thank you!

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    11 ай бұрын

    I am glad to hear it.

  • @nadia-kor
    @nadia-kor10 ай бұрын

    Excellent tutorial, sir! Thank you!

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    10 ай бұрын

    I'm chuffed to hear it. Thanks for watching.

  • @korisnickoime2094
    @korisnickoime20945 ай бұрын

    This helped me a lot❤,thank you and I wish you the best.

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    5 ай бұрын

    I'm glad to hear it.

  • @munchkis
    @munchkis11 ай бұрын

    Hey Cornelius, thanks to YOU I managed to draft and sew a shirt and pants from scratch as a beginner. Your videos are a life-safer and they helped me in the ways I cannot explain (I was especially afraid of drafting). Your channel is a goldmine of useful knowledge and you are a great human being. Thank you for these videos.

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    11 ай бұрын

    I am glad to hear that my video was of use to you. Good on you for drafting your own patterns. It's daunting indeed. Happy sewing.

  • @jellyosbahr
    @jellyosbahr11 ай бұрын

    That’s a really helpful guide, thank you.

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    11 ай бұрын

    I am glad to hear that my video was of use to you. Thanks for watching.

  • @nikkimitchell00
    @nikkimitchell008 ай бұрын

    Also you are like the Bob Ross of sewing. I could listen to you all day❤❤❤

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    8 ай бұрын

    🤠🙏🏻

  • @cathleenvance4441
    @cathleenvance44414 ай бұрын

    Hi Cornelius, I just purchased your course on how to draft a unisex pant block as well as altering the fit of the pants. I watched the entire process first and I really like your drafting process. I can't wait to get started drafting some pants. So glad you made this information available to us. I love learning everything I can about sewing and especially how to alter patterns. You really are a very good teacher/instructor.

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for following up to let me know. Thank you for purchasing my courses and hopefully your pants turn out exactly as you desire! Happy sewing.

  • @Dan-sm5bi
    @Dan-sm5bi10 ай бұрын

    This video saved me, was having such trouble with this. Thank you

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    10 ай бұрын

    I'm glad to hear it. Happy Sewing.

  • @reenaneufeld8223
    @reenaneufeld82232 ай бұрын

    Love your videos! They definitely make sewing new things easier! I successfully added a zipper to a Jean skirt for the first time!

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    Ай бұрын

    I'm glad to hear it.

  • @user-vg4zg5si6m
    @user-vg4zg5si6m9 ай бұрын

    You did an amazing job with the video. Even I could follow it. Thanks. My shorts look great!

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    9 ай бұрын

    Then my job here is done :)

  • @Sam74252
    @Sam742527 ай бұрын

    You are super great! I love your approach. You made looks so simple. Thanks a lot and God bless.

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    7 ай бұрын

    I am glad to hear that my video was of use to you. Thanks for watching.

  • @Rara-pr9wg
    @Rara-pr9wg9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the pattern front fly is my nemesis

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    9 ай бұрын

    A few more and you'll conquer this final boss!

  • @nitighelani5622
    @nitighelani5622Ай бұрын

    Thank you, really helpful 🙏🏼

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    Ай бұрын

    🤠🙏🏻

  • @fatinejad1292
    @fatinejad12928 ай бұрын

    Thank you from belgium

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    8 ай бұрын

    and thank you back from Canada.

  • @karendavey
    @karendavey11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing we appreciate watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    11 ай бұрын

    Oh wonderful, I'm glad to hear it and greetings back from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @meganconnoroot6796
    @meganconnoroot67964 ай бұрын

    I always have to use a tutorial to walk me through the steps of inserting a zipper fly, so this isn’t my first rodeo with the process or tutorials on it. But my zipper with this tutorial went in totally smoothly and addressed some questions that I’ve had with other popular sources. (Leaving a small gap between the crotch seam and fly facing, for example.) Bookmarking this forever. ❤

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    4 ай бұрын

    oh wonderful, I'm glad to hear my video is of use.

  • @nikkimitchell00
    @nikkimitchell008 ай бұрын

    Holy cow I cannot tell you how grateful for this I am. I bought my son some pants and told him I lnew how to take them in i got to the zipper and realized I clearly CLEARLY I DO NOT know whwt u am doing as i have sew the zipper 3x and still cant get it to work this explains why and how to redeem myself 😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣 I just tried to sew the

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    8 ай бұрын

    We'll I'm glad to hear my video helped you figure it out. Thanks for sharing and may his pants get plenty of use moving forward :)

  • @MindMadeThis
    @MindMadeThis5 ай бұрын

    Excellent, well explained tutorial. Subbed and liked. Will be using your videos as my primary go to from now on 💯

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    5 ай бұрын

    I'm glad to hear it. Thanks for watching and happy sewing.

  • @woman178
    @woman17810 ай бұрын

    Learning sincerely

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    10 ай бұрын

    🤠🙏🏻

  • @Jale.V
    @Jale.V26 күн бұрын

    The zippers / buttons were done on different sides to illustrate if it was a garment for a man or woman.

  • @aoifa_silverDragon
    @aoifa_silverDragon3 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    3 ай бұрын

    how very generous of you. Thank you.

  • @larissaledarocha
    @larissaledarocha10 ай бұрын

    10:41 yeah! I made it this far 😂 Watching you from Brazil!

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    10 ай бұрын

    You're an unsung hero. Thank you back from Brazil :)

  • @QuietTom
    @QuietTom11 ай бұрын

    I'd love the raw edge finishing video. I'm 55 and just started learning to make me own cloths so all the basic beginner videos are appreciated.

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    11 ай бұрын

    Consider it on my to-do list. Good on you for getting into sewing. Hopefully you're able to make everything you desire.

  • @seeingmine
    @seeingmine2 ай бұрын

    you' re fantastic

  • @syahgisi4226
    @syahgisi4226Ай бұрын

    thank you sir I am in the middle of sewing my first pair of DIYed pants, and for the life of me I could not understand how to attach the zipper until now

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    Ай бұрын

    I am glad to hear that my video was of use to you. Thanks for watching.

  • @lornefenna9824
    @lornefenna982410 ай бұрын

    Great advice here, thank you. Would you be able to teach us button fly too please? Planning to make my first jeans soon, wish me luck 😉

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    10 ай бұрын

    I've been thinking about doing a video about button flys. Good to know there's an interest!

  • @judyvoss6299
    @judyvoss629925 күн бұрын

    At 0:20 seconds - it is called the fly facing and then the fly shield.

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    24 күн бұрын

    🤠🙏🏻

  • @movieeater123
    @movieeater12311 ай бұрын

    Yes please, a full video on raw edges and how to deal with them sans a surging machine

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    11 ай бұрын

    Consider it on my to-do list :)

  • @pincdesign
    @pincdesign10 ай бұрын

    Oft… that was a new kind of hell… but it’s done… thanks for the guide… I don’t know how it works but it dose work

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    10 ай бұрын

    Well congratulations on making it!

  • @sarahs784
    @sarahs78411 ай бұрын

    Nice one Corn! Cheers for your clear and patient explanation. I'm guessing that false flies, like you get in pyjama trousers, are similar, but without the zip being added. PS British English uses pyjamas, trousers and zip, please substitute pajamas, pants and ziipper, which I believe are the north American equivalent!

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    11 ай бұрын

    Yep, the would be sewing basically the same way, except for putting in the zipper but also, stitching the back flap onto the front flap so there isn't a hole. I hope that makes sense :) Also, it's interest how our english has diverged with time.

  • @meghapuri9826
    @meghapuri982610 ай бұрын

    Such a helpful tutorial... Thank you, your content helps me a lot with my projects. I had one question though... Why do we stitch the bottom part of the front panels before we put in the fly and not after?

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    10 ай бұрын

    Good question. Because it wouldn't be possible to sew all the way up to meet the fly. We top stitch in various stages which causes this. Happy Sewing.

  • @meghapuri9826

    @meghapuri9826

    10 ай бұрын

    @@CorneliusQuiring thank you for clarifying... Happy sewing

  • @blanaroo
    @blanaroo10 ай бұрын

    Hi, great lessons! Can you make a tutorial video with a boho loose shirt for men, please?

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the suggestion, I will consider it for a future video.

  • @mariaelenarodriguezmoreno2415
    @mariaelenarodriguezmoreno241511 ай бұрын

    No tiene idea de cuanto he aprendido con sus conocimientos y lo mejor me ayudar a ganar dinero ya que trabajó en un taller de costura muchísimas gracias 😊

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    11 ай бұрын

    Me alegra saber que mi video te fue de utilidad. Gracias por ver.

  • @Norberto600
    @Norberto6003 ай бұрын

    Do you have a video attaching the waist band on jeans.

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    3 ай бұрын

    Not yet.

  • @gioanylepe6206
    @gioanylepe62064 ай бұрын

    Hey man i was wondering if i should sew the zipper before or after joining the legs

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    4 ай бұрын

    definitely do the zipper first.

  • @lupinotuumlunam
    @lupinotuumlunam11 ай бұрын

    Excellent tutorial. For zippers I have to trust the process and know it will come out alright. It always looks like a hot mess every step until near the end.

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    11 ай бұрын

    I feeling like trusting the process encapsulates sewing as a whole! It always seems so messy in the process :) Happy Sewing.

  • @mounihoudja3622
    @mounihoudja3622Ай бұрын

    Merci pour le cours magistral. Vous parlez français ? vous dite souvent VOILÀ ❤🎉.

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    Ай бұрын

    🤠🙏🏻

  • @muffemod
    @muffemod11 ай бұрын

    Howdy partner! 🤠

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    11 ай бұрын

    Top of the mornin' to ya :)

  • @shonibee6066
    @shonibee606611 ай бұрын

    Can you please do a tutorial on how to do a suit jacket pattern 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the suggestion, I will consider it for a future video. That could be a fun one!

  • @shonibee6066

    @shonibee6066

    11 ай бұрын

    @@CorneliusQuiring thank you ❤️

  • @Eatprayanddie
    @Eatprayanddie11 ай бұрын

    You have NO IDEA how desperate I am for a video on finishing raw edges (specifically without an overlocker/serger). Please make a video on how to finish raw edges!!!

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for letting me know. I will add this video in my "to make" queue :) Thanks for watching. 🙏🏻

  • @sl1020
    @sl10204 ай бұрын

    Can I use the same method for a fake zipper

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    3 ай бұрын

    It would be slightly different.

  • @texaslifejulie8533
    @texaslifejulie853310 ай бұрын

    ? Is that a polyester zipper? Maybe it just appears that way on Cam, but I always use a metal zip for jeans 👖 🤔

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes, it is plastic. Metal zippers are nicer indeed!

  • @Becausing
    @Becausing11 ай бұрын

    Installing zippers is truly one of my least favorite things to do when sewing- even less than feeding cord through a casing. That said, this is a great video and makes me want to enjoy it more for how much of an excercise in precision it is.

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    11 ай бұрын

    Yeah, it took me quite a few attempts to learn how to master this technique! You've got this my friend. It's just a whole series of small steps.

  • @LaneBeScrolling
    @LaneBeScrolling11 ай бұрын

    Dang, these skinny jeans just keep getting skinnier! 😋

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    11 ай бұрын

    🤠

  • @sayeedakubra8126
    @sayeedakubra812610 ай бұрын

    Hey do u take online classes

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    10 ай бұрын

    Not yet :)

  • @anilsinghgehlot8086
    @anilsinghgehlot80869 ай бұрын

    Mans nero pent ki kating samzaiye

  • @tomasgonzalez4819
    @tomasgonzalez481911 ай бұрын

    "I made it this far," say I, from down here in the comments. 😂

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    11 ай бұрын

    tehehe :)

  • @sellynda7149
    @sellynda71499 ай бұрын

    Pouvez-vous traduire en français, svp ?

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    9 ай бұрын

    noté

  • @cayleesmith71
    @cayleesmith714 ай бұрын

    😢 it just looks so easy when u do it. 😅

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    4 ай бұрын

    practise makes almost perfect :)

  • @luciocoriandolo4615
    @luciocoriandolo46153 ай бұрын

    Male or female buttoning depends on when the men wore the sword. The right-handers were the majority and to quickly pull out the sword carried on the left side with the right hand the right flap of the coat had to be under and the left one above

  • @CorneliusQuiring

    @CorneliusQuiring

    3 ай бұрын

    I learned something new. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with myself and others in the comments here. 🙏🏻

  • @luciocoriandolo4615

    @luciocoriandolo4615

    3 ай бұрын

    @@CorneliusQuiring I’m glad if I could return something for the thousand things you taught me. Greetings and thanks from Italy.