Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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No zipper needed! In this Fearless Marina sewing tutorial, we show you how to add a faux zipper to baby overalls for a stylish twist. Perfect for denim dungarees lovers, this method gives the look of a zipper without any hassle.


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Frocks & Frolics:
frocksandfrolics.com/products/bobby-dazzler-dungarees

Etsy:
etsy.com/listing/1731813094/dungarees-pdf-sewing-pattern-bobby


WATCH THE FULL PLAYLIST:

youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlWbGLMyFtwHJHMeTQTcDeD8k_OxE-qJH


VIDEO CHAPTERS:

00:00 Sew the two fronts together
01:13 Serge the seam
01:56 Iron the seam
02:09 A quick look at the finished product
02:19 Mark the faux zipper lines
03:03 Topstitch the center front
03:52 Topstitch the faux zipper lines
04:48 Zigzag stitch across the topstitching for the authentic look


FOR FABRICS, SEWING TOOLS AND SEWING MACHINES VISIT:

amazon.com/shop/frocksfrolicssewingpatterns


ABOUT MARINA:

Marina Brumpton is a trained dressmaker and textile teacher. Since 2012, she has inspired her community with lovingly designed PDF sewing patterns and shows, step by step, how beautiful, perfectly fitting garments come to life.

Today, frocksandfrolics.com is your creative home for professional sewing patterns, inspiring tutorials, and plenty of sewing joy.


MORE FROM MARINA'S PATTERNS:

Patterns for Babies:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-baby

Patterns for Girls:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-patterns-girls

Patterns for Boys:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-boys

Patterns for Dolls:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-dolls

Patterns for Teens:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-teen


VIDEO LIBRARY - ACADEMY:

frocksandfrolics.com/pages/youtube-videos

JUST A FEW EXAMPLES:

Sewing 101:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/youtube-videos

How to Sew Pockets:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/pockets

Bias Binding Techniques:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/binding-piping

How to Install a Zipper:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/zips

Presser Feet Introduction:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/sewing-machine-feet


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