When I found an original 1950s dress with a lapped zipper opening, I decided to see if it was possible to fall in love with sewing zippers the vintage way. Lo and behold, it is, and I am delighted to share this "new" old method with you so you can insert your own zippers with minimal pain. While my samples here show back and front seams, you can also insert a lapped zipper into a side seam.