pieces that are roughly 1″ by 2″.
pin a scrap piece to each edge of the zipper (as seen below.) then sew the scraps in place. flip the fabric over and press and top-stitch it in place.
now you will have the zipper and fabric. place the top edge of the zipper face down on the top edge of the fabric.
now we are ready to take it to the sewing machine.
you will need to attach your zipper foot. i always attach it as pictured below. the needle goes to the left side of the foot. then use the far left edge of the foot as a guide. while you are sewing that 