Zipper 101

Sometimes, it is hard to find the exact zipper needed in your for a project. So, I thought it would be fun to share an easy trick for reducing zippers and adding zipper tabs. But first, let's explore the anatomy of a nylon zipper. When trying to reduce the size of a zipper, it is important to understand all the working 'parts'. (aka- zipper anatomy) This will help keep you out of trouble later.

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How to Create Zipper Tabs

This project is for all levels.

First, unzip your zipper and pin one side to the garment. Using your regular zipper foot sew the zipper on as close as you can to the teeth. This is just to keep the zipper in place when you use the invisible zipper foot. Now, change out your feet. Oct 18, 2012 Zippers 101:: Basic Zipper Pouch October 18, 2012 I know there are lots of zipper pouch tutorials on the web, but I still get questions regarding zippers, so hopefully this will be helpful! Placement of the zipper Lay the closed zipper facing down on the wrong side of the basted seam. You want the zipper pull to be just at the top of the opening and the coil of the zipper to align with the basted seam. You can feel the ridge of the single crochets along the seam to help you with aligning the zipper.

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Supplies:

• zipper
• 2 1/2″ x 4″ rectangle of woven fabric

Tools:

• sewing machine
• pins
• scissors

Basic Instructions:

1. Fold and press fabric rectangle in half lengthwise to expose the 'pretty' side of fabric.
2. Open it back up and fold each side to the center; press.
3. Trim the ends of the zipper tail to just below the 'stopper'. *Note do not cut off the bottom stopper!
4. Slip the zipper end in between the folded fabric to create a sandwich. Pin in place.
5. Straight stitch along the edge. Trim off ends of fabric from zipper tab.
6. Open zipper slightly and repeat steps 3 & 4. Be sure to line up the zipper straight across the top opening before attaching the zipper tab.

Additional Notes:

• Go SLOW when stitching over the coil part of zipper. If the needle hits the zipper coil too fast it could snap and break.
• Consider stitching the fabric twice for security.

Zipper tabs are the perfect little detail for small pouches. Sometimes, even if the zipper is the right size, I will make it smaller just to add the tabs. I just love the added punch of color! Interested in putting your new sewing skill to the test? Then you won't want to miss my zipper pouch round-up. This round-up includes some of the cutest free tutorials on the web.

Zipper 101

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