Zipper hacks

Would you like to find out how to put a slider on a zipper? Here are the two easiest ways I use to install a zipper slider and pull - must-see!

My son handed me his backpack when I picked him up yesterday, and said, "The zipper came off." I tried so hard to get that zipper back on, but nothing seemed to work. I quickly

The humble zipper is an effective mechanism that hasn’t changed much since it was invented over a hundred years ago, but neither have the problems tha

How to Fix a Zipper (without Replacing It): This is a easy way to fix a zipper without replacing it. This method is really fast too. It works when the zipper pull doesn't close the zipper together anymore. I don't really like to replace zippers, because they always come out a little bit wavy …

Laura - Sewing Made Easy on Instagram: "Reposting my best zipper trick as this will come in super handy for my new pattern, coming out next week 🌱🌸💡❤️ My fave tip to make your zippers even cuter. Mix and matching pulls and zipper tape. And bonus: it’s not only quick but also super easy. All you need is a good 🍴 #sewing #sewingtips #sewinglove #zipperbag #zipperpouch"

Hello Darlings!Today I have a new tutorial prepared on how to shorten a plastic zipper! I recently showed this technique on my Instagram and figured I would share it here, too. This technique is very simple and easy to do, but gives beautiful and - most importantly - secure finish to a shortened zipper. This technique is suited for plastic zippers, so do not use it on metal ones - there's a different technique for it!I have prepared this tutorial in both video and photo step-by-step formats…

Are you are sewing a handbag or clutch and wish it had an internal zipper pocket to keep your valuables safe? How to sew a zipper pocket step by step.

It's frustrating when zippers break suddenly, such as when their teeth separate and the zipper slider won't open and close them anymore. This can be embarrassing if it's on your pants zipper or if it's on a backpack and all of your things...

I am having so much fun sewing pouches with this classic design (pattern here). For such pattern and many other pouch patterns you need to create a “tube”, like in the picture below, and the zipper will open and close the tube. Sewing the zipper is a little challenging if you use a closed end […]

It's frustrating when zippers break suddenly, such as when their teeth separate and the zipper slider won't open and close them anymore. This can be embarrassing if it's on your pants zipper or if it's on a backpack and all of your things...