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I was wondering if any seamstresses could help me, I'm having trouble inserting a zipper into a dress with a gathered skirt. Do you have any tips on inserting it neatly so it doesn't interefere with the gathers? Here's a terrible paint diagram if that helps
this is the back of the dress.... red indicates where I'd like the zip to be

and a dress I made for a friend..








It was really easy, I was stuck for time so used a cheap, brand new cami top, drafted a half-circle skirt out of satin and attatched it to the skirt with shirring elastic. The buttons are white and heart shaped!