If you are using a stretchy knit material, you will not need a zipper, but instead can finish the waist with elastic and a facing. If you are using a woven fabric, you will need a zipper.
Yes; because of the zipper, it will be easy to replace stuffing. Just unzip it and take out the old stuffing, replace with new stuffing and zip it back up.
Practice! I love zippers and they are also very intimidating. You can install a regular zipper with a normal foot, but if you want to master invisible zippers (and also...
The zipper can be added at the side seam or the center back seam depending on your preference. If you are adding it to the center back seam, make sure...
Yes, you can install a regular zipper with a normal foot. However, if you want to master invisible zippers (and do other things like sewing on lace and sewing over...
Start on the wrong side of the fabric to the right side of your zipper—it'll look a little weird at first, since you'll have to flip it in once you're...