Zippers - Can Be Easy

No pins, no muss no fuss! - I LOVE IT!
Love to sew? - Hate putting in zippers?

Before attaching the zipper, I folded over the outer edge, pressed it flat, then used hem tape to hold it in place

First -
Place the garment on the ironing board, making sure the tops match

Second place a piece of "Hem Tape" the length of the zipper making sure not to get into or near the teeth.

Third - Pull the garment so the sides touch but not overlap

Placing the Tape close to the edge iron from the opposite side be careful not to gum up your iron.

Make sure the edges are straight

When both sides are finished, go over the zipper a couple of times to insure the adhesive has stuck to the garment and zipper

This is directly after being done, allow to cool so the adhesive is not gummy and will not pull loose.

As you can see, in the bottom 2 pictures, this zipper is neatly in place
and 1/2 unzipped - notice I have not yet stitched it to the garment.