How to add a zipper to a hoodie | Sewing tutorial

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  • @rebeccamcnutt5142
    @rebeccamcnutt5142 4 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    That tip about connecting the drawstrings and using the old one to pull the new one through was very clever!

  • @FigmentsMade
    @FigmentsMade 5 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    I can never find zippered hoodies when I want them. This is perfect!! Thank you for making this look not scary! I am going to keep an eye out for hoodie sales now.

    • @HardcoreSlot
      @HardcoreSlot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Saw this in your IG story. Thanks!

    • @FigmentsMade
      @FigmentsMade 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HardcoreSlot Nice! 👍

    • @CraftsWithEllen
      @CraftsWithEllen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      #MakeYourLife

    • @FigmentsMade
      @FigmentsMade 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CraftsWithEllen ❤️

    • @auntysoup
      @auntysoup 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm using a tiedye hoodie for my Charlie Brown group dress up at work. I'm going to be Woodstock. Have the perfect size and color zipper from my collection already. Loved your video so clear and to the point. Florida Halloween can be hit or miss if it's going to be 85 or 35.

  • @fionnagrant6636
    @fionnagrant6636 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    This is brilliant. I was halfway through the process and couldn't for the life of me think of a solution for the overlapping pieces of hood. I love the pleats placed away from the zip. That's an excellent solution. Thank you.

  • @evillizardbowder
    @evillizardbowder 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    you are such an angel for making this tutorial. I’ve been struggling with learning to do proper zippers for ages and no one has put it in this simple of instructions. 😭❤️

  • @jamiereader
    @jamiereader 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    That actually looks totally accessible for a regular human too! I might have to give it a go.

  • @tinee15ph
    @tinee15ph 5 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    literally after watching this i was like out shopping for a sewing machine..

  • @farvista
    @farvista ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My daughter found a beautiful, expensive printed hoodie that she was in love with, but we live in Texas. Aside from the brief, intense times when the world is covered in heavy ice, you usually don't wear a pull-over hoodie all day; you really need a zipper so that you can put it on in the cold morning, then take it off as the day warms. I really appreciate your helpful tutorial.

  • @BeckyStern
    @BeckyStern 5 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Love it, so useful! I'm inspired to take this on with a couple pullover hoodies I have but don't wear (because they don't have zippers).

  • @znycelondon5313
    @znycelondon5313 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Exactly what I was looking for. Wanted to have the band at the neckline sit back in nicely.......you did a perfect fix for that.
    New subscriber.
    🌹

  • @darah.herron
    @darah.herron 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I was very intimidated to try this until I found your video. After watching your instructions, I was able to add a zipper to a hooded sweatshirt by myself! Thank you so much!

  • @kurtispayton
    @kurtispayton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is great. I’m always finding hooding that I wish were zip-ups. Thanks!

  • @peldiman
    @peldiman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    You're making me want to go out and buy a sewing machine!

  • @ceebee2858
    @ceebee2858 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is exactly what I am gearing up to do! I hadn't decided what to do about the hood overlap in front. Thanks for the tip!

  • @perspectivesalad
    @perspectivesalad 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have watched a few videos of people showing their methods. Yours is the best one I've found. Thank you!

  • @GetToKnowNature
    @GetToKnowNature 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You certainly make it look easy. Thank you for breaking it down so clearly. And I love your wooden sewing box!

  • @mycosynthtrader
    @mycosynthtrader หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video is 5 years old at this point but I just saw it for the first time and had to say; when you did the safety pin drawstring trick I out loud to myself said "Oh my god she's SO smart". Incredible stuff, thank you for this.

    • @CraftsWithEllen
      @CraftsWithEllen  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad to hear 5-years-ago-me could be helpful!

  • @janilyn5165
    @janilyn5165 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You made this tutorial so simple and easy to understand. Thank you so much 💕!

  • @eeddoosshh
    @eeddoosshh 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your technique, your style and also the sewing box! I have a few inherited from my grandma, that I cherish & use, reminiscing about her while sewing.
    Big hug from my heart to yours 🤗
    And the end result looks awesome, too! I loved how you dealt with the overlapping hoodie situation, and everything looks like it belongs. Beautiful!

  • @FlyingKitten1
    @FlyingKitten1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Exactly what I needed. I just finished adding my zipper. Thank you for your fantastic tutorial.

  • @shanaazmohammed7713
    @shanaazmohammed7713 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANK YOU!!!!! I watched another video how to do this but yours is MUCH easier to understand

  • @cathymackay5534
    @cathymackay5534 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was great! I've just learned how to make a hoodie, at Shipley Fabric and Sewing School here in the UK. But I fancied a zipper in my next one. Bingo! Perfect tutorial. Many thanks xxx

  • @cathys949
    @cathys949 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent job! I love zippered sweatshirts because I'm always either too hot or too cold. The way you finished off the hood was very clever. And I like the way you changed the drawstring, to "accessorize" the new zipper!

  • @tgodkin
    @tgodkin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, huge help! Thanks Ellen. I am so happy you mentioned zipper foot. This is pretty easy, not so easy as Ellen makes it look! I used small binder clips. Locating the bottom of the zipper is important.

  • @janean3773
    @janean3773 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Older video, but easy to follow & my husband now can wear a gifted pullover hoodie because I sewed in a zipper!!! ❤❤❤

  • @dotgale80
    @dotgale80 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the tips on this. I was wondering how to take up the slack in the hood. Perfect, thanks.

  • @fernwebb962
    @fernwebb962 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are awesome Ellen. You make intimidating tasks looks so straightforward and accessible.

  • @BeInspiredwithDominic
    @BeInspiredwithDominic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another awesome project, and too easy not to consider making it yourself. And frankly, I have had that problem before. But neither did I dare try, now did I think that it would be that "easy" (compared to what I thought it would take, at least). Thanks for sharing, Ellen!

  • @noranoaimi1716
    @noranoaimi1716 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic! I got a hoodie, which my little one thinks is so tight on his neck. This is a perfect solution. Thank you so much for sharing .

  • @ThumbWar2012
    @ThumbWar2012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really enjoyed the tips for pleating and arranging the hood--super helpful! 😊

  • @delilahclaudio8056
    @delilahclaudio8056 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have so many unused closed hoodies that I was looking for a video tutorial on this subject. I will try to do the same. Appreciate this video a lot. Thanks 🙏

  • @doreenwarren8065
    @doreenwarren8065 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for showing me how to put a zipper in a hoodie. Also what I liked most is how you showed us how to take a pullover and put a zipper in. I don't like pull over's and I have a few my daughter's gave me. I love that's there's now two pockets! Thank you so much. I subscribed to your site and can't wait to see more of your video's.

  • @CantTalkImRiding
    @CantTalkImRiding 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super helpful. I've bee searching for a zip hoody from my favorite bands, but there aren't many options. Now I'll just get the one I want and ADD the zipper. Thanks for making this video.

  • @DennisWurster
    @DennisWurster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, great video! Well-shot, well-paced. Makes this look completely achievable, even for a novice like me! 🙂

  • @patriciagonzalez8040
    @patriciagonzalez8040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a really pretty pullover that I’m definitely going to try this with!

  • @xkumak
    @xkumak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! Just made my project so much easier!! I just received a bunch of old hoody’s I love but won’t wear due to my local climate. This is going to mean I can make them in to zip ups that I actually will wear! Thanks!

  • @stepahead5944
    @stepahead5944 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your sewing box is lovely, as is this tutorial!

  • @kjellski
    @kjellski 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is so freaking great! I was wondering how to do that for a long time but never had it stuck in my head for long enough to try to do it myself... but now I have a nice tutorial, ready made for me :) Thanks Ellen! Great video!

  • @perkypegasus1072
    @perkypegasus1072 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So clever, very nice. A joy watching the video and your voice is very soothing. Thank you for the video. Now to buy a sewing machine 😅

  • @Mamatoamitowarrior
    @Mamatoamitowarrior ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this is giving me way too much confidence to try it on one of my hoodies! Lol Thank you for this video!

  • @CorsoWorkshop
    @CorsoWorkshop 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Simple elegant way to customise clothing and make it your own! Kudos Ellen :)

  • @rosesheets8736
    @rosesheets8736 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, simple & easy to follow, thanks for cutting straight to the chase

  • @brittgee9238
    @brittgee9238 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love this great for me as a beginner. Well explained I was confused with a couple other videos I had saw

  • @AbuelitaPaloma
    @AbuelitaPaloma ปีที่แล้ว

    Where have you been all of my life? I love hoodies but they mess up my hair. I have my fav 3 that I've been wanting to convert but I had no idea how to do it. Thank you soooo much!

  • @JocelyneRichard-h6z
    @JocelyneRichard-h6z 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very clear and simple !!! Thank you !!! ❤

  • @HardcoreSlot
    @HardcoreSlot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I've been seeing sooo many hoodies that I want but can't stand pullovers.... Problem solved!

  • @Rosey42Walf
    @Rosey42Walf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg this video help me so much, I have few old baggy shirts have nice pattern fabric, I trying turn into a zipper hoodie this really help thank you.

  • @christopherderrick2923
    @christopherderrick2923 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a work hoodie I have been wanting to do this for a while. Thanks I'm going to save this video for when I have time and try to do this myself.😊

  • @robertawearmouth2273
    @robertawearmouth2273 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this! I just got a hoodie at a thrift shop to try it on.

  • @minniememe71
    @minniememe71 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you so much for talking me through this

  • @schnitzelschnizel9448
    @schnitzelschnizel9448 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watched it the 2nd time and completely understood. Thank you. I do not have a sewing machine though.

  • @ursulasakurako
    @ursulasakurako 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much, in my sewing class at school my teacher said our hoodies couldn't have zips so now I can do it at home!

  • @Fatima-qx6uw
    @Fatima-qx6uw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a mom of newborn, zippers are the best for me.gonna make that definitely. Thanks a lot.

  • @jessicalott8732
    @jessicalott8732 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes! Exactly what I needed, thank you for making it so clear!

  • @davebauerart
    @davebauerart ปีที่แล้ว

    I should have watched this ages ago! So many cool maker hoodies are pullover, but I prefer zippered! Of course I can make it myself.

  • @davidmarks509
    @davidmarks509 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you that was super awesome. I need to make one of these hoodies minus the hood, and maybe make it sleeveless as well. I have very sensitivity skin, so I will need to line it as well. I love how this was so straight forward and no need for magical fuse-able interfacing.

  • @michelekraenkel821
    @michelekraenkel821 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video. It was a breeze with an idea of what I was attempting to do!

  • @halligaj
    @halligaj 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That little pleat in the hood... so neat, I love it! Great video, full of useful little tips.

  • @detested2022
    @detested2022 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect. First video I've seen on how to do this and I feel like it would come out looking perfect, at least for my first time sewing job, but on a serious note. I really do feel like id need no more research, maybe just watch your video a couple more times and keep it for a template video for myself. Easily explained and shown.

  • @IMOO1896
    @IMOO1896 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great clear demonstration. I’m planning to put a zipper in a snap closure puffer jacket.

  • @moniquegroom2353
    @moniquegroom2353 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    AWESOME!!! I'm going to do this today!! AND add some machine embroidery on each side.

  • @BSWVI
    @BSWVI 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a great tutorial! I will be using it to adapt two of mine!

  • @captainwohop
    @captainwohop 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! I was wondering how to get around the hood overlap at the top 😀

  • @christianchris7487
    @christianchris7487 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can this work by cutting it yourself and sewing it yourself? I dont have a machine

  • @sailingseaofstars
    @sailingseaofstars 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome I need this my Dad really wanted a red one and it’s difficult to find one in his size.

  • @shahistabagwan5362
    @shahistabagwan5362 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot..my sweatshirt neck was so up that it felt like I couldn't breathe because of round tight neckline..now I watched the exact video.. thanks a lot

  • @Inublue50
    @Inublue50 ปีที่แล้ว

    :O no way... Im excited now. I need to do this for an awesome hoodie I have (went to a live concert and they only had pulldowns).

  • @Thewanderingbradys
    @Thewanderingbradys ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the video. My husband has a hoodie he loves but would like it to be zip up. So Now I know how to fix it. Thanks again.

  • @awesomeinprogress4189
    @awesomeinprogress4189 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You make it look so easy Ellen😂 great video and tip😉

  • @TheGrantAlexander
    @TheGrantAlexander 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching your videos makes me want to pull out my Mom's old singer and try my hand at sewing!

  • @leanst4r546
    @leanst4r546 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her voice is just so calming idek

  • @mamacamano7507
    @mamacamano7507 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for sharing these instructions, very easy and precise! Exactly what I was looking for!🥰

  • @anitasmith404
    @anitasmith404 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow. Clever. Thank you for sharing. You’re a great instructor! 🌷👏

  • @careya
    @careya 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just what I needed. Thanks for the video.

  • @emmeayoub
    @emmeayoub 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You make it look so easy 😊. I love that !
    Easy For You 😂. Well Done !

  • @theonlyeyn
    @theonlyeyn ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing this clear tutorial!

  • @FredMcIntyre
    @FredMcIntyre 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome stuff Ellen! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

  • @kristiewebb2834
    @kristiewebb2834 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make it look so easy, I will give it a go. Thanks!

  • @TheMessyStudio
    @TheMessyStudio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool adjustment, Ellen!
    Billy

  • @sampleexamplemusic
    @sampleexamplemusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg im totally trying this! I gotta find a sewing machine! Keep the vids coming!

  • @JohnMadeit
    @JohnMadeit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    you make it look easy. you have to get the correct length zipper or can you cut them to the length you want?

    • @CraftsWithEllen
      @CraftsWithEllen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      In this case you need a zipper that can split completely, so you need to buy the right length. If you don't need it to split, you can cut them to any length you want. You can even buy zipper on a roll and a box of zipper pulls so you can just cut however much you need :)

  • @enciehahmadi2816
    @enciehahmadi2816 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your job was fantastic 😊

  • @izascraftlifeee1036
    @izascraftlifeee1036 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks a lot this is what exactly I’m looking for!! Keep it up for more ideas 💡

  • @tatvachon
    @tatvachon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job! I watch your tutorial to do the same to a tank top so I can put it on after surgery. Thank you for sharing. :)

  • @roroo
    @roroo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    needed this for a cosplay, my character has a zip up hoodie but for some reason red and black striped zip ups are so hard to find or weirdly expensive

  • @lyndajay4407
    @lyndajay4407 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! I was going to give my pullover away. Thanks for sharing this great idea!

  • @shimster13
    @shimster13 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Now I want to buy a sewing machine just to put zippers on all my hoodies :)

    • @flamingohead27
      @flamingohead27 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Having a sewing machine is great for SO many things like repairs and creating really fun stuff.

  • @apistacio6794
    @apistacio6794 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing tutorial. Thank you!

  • @deoara1
    @deoara1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done. I will have to try this soon.

  • @Dandymoments
    @Dandymoments ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much this is just what I was looking for!

  • @Elizabeth-vy3eh
    @Elizabeth-vy3eh ปีที่แล้ว

    Great idea! Can’t wait to try it!

  • @ABCDEFGH-or2eb
    @ABCDEFGH-or2eb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks good on you.

  • @juliec.
    @juliec. ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Exactly what I was looking for. Will definitely try it with these fantastic instructions. Thank you 🙏🏻 New Subscriber 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @coraldelaluna
    @coraldelaluna 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect! Glad I watched this

  • @terilooney
    @terilooney 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful video. Thank you.

  • @ShifaMassey
    @ShifaMassey 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. So nicely done

  • @MeMeDaVinci
    @MeMeDaVinci ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job! I'm at the point in life I don't want to wear pullover sweatshirts. I've been thinking about doing this ...

  • @langstrum2421
    @langstrum2421 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Se ha quedado de cine!! me ha gustado. like!!

  • @buttrnuttr2291
    @buttrnuttr2291 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was awesome, and exactly what I was looking for...

  • @conandenz8413
    @conandenz8413 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks this was super helpful!

  • @anitak8056
    @anitak8056 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful!! Thank you so much!! I need to put a zipper in a big thick hooded robe.