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Step 2Attach the zipper and form a flap.
Before we start sewing, here are a few quick notes on working with SilNylon: I found very small stitches, about 20 per inch, to work best. Avoid pins wherever possible, because you'll need to seal all seams and pinholes to be waterproof. One very nice thing about it is it doesn't seem to fray at all, due to the silicone impregnation guing the threads together. It feeds poorly through your machine, because its very slippery, and it snags cotton/poly thread.
Okay, we're going to be attaching the zipper and forming a flap which covers it. This is constructed much like the fly of a pair of pants. Remember that we want the shiny side of the zipper facing out when all is said and done.
First, center the zipper along one edge, shiny side down, and stitch 1/4" away fron the edge.
Next, fold the fabric back 1/4" past the zipper and run a topstitch as shown in the picture. This will form the flap covering the zipper.
Okay, we're going to be attaching the zipper and forming a flap which covers it. This is constructed much like the fly of a pair of pants. Remember that we want the shiny side of the zipper facing out when all is said and done.
First, center the zipper along one edge, shiny side down, and stitch 1/4" away fron the edge.
Next, fold the fabric back 1/4" past the zipper and run a topstitch as shown in the picture. This will form the flap covering the zipper.
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