Press the seam open. Remove basting stitches. Make certain that the zipper is straight and lies flat at an even distance from edges of seam allowance. Remove pins from right side. The distance between the seam and the zipper stitching is the width of the presser foot.
Basting is removed after sewing.
This kind of a zipper is good for a dress back seam and is also widely used in skirts. Fold waistband lengthwise, right side out, and press. Space for button and buttonhole extends beyond center front mark at each end of the band. Garment's waist should always be slightly larger than waistband. Easestitch garment waist to fit waistband.