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Are you working on a specific type of project, like a or a garment , that requires a particular sewing technique? How To Put A Zip Head On A Continuous Zip

: For very long pieces like parkas or large bags , you can add two sliders facing in opposite directions (back-to-back or head-to-head) to create a double-ended zipper.

Insert the second (shorter) side into the other track of the slider. c2.zip

: Trim one side of the zipper teeth down by about 1/4 inch. This creates a "lead" that makes it easier to guide the slider onto the other side first. Insert the Slider :

: If your zipper tape isn't quite long enough, you can "extend" it by sewing fabric tabs to the ends, which also provides a cleaner finish for the edges. Are you working on a specific type of

: Separate about 2–3 inches of the zipper tape at one end.

: If you are struggling to hold the slider while inserting the tape, try sliding the pull onto the prongs of a kitchen fork to hold it steady. : Trim one side of the zipper teeth down by about 1/4 inch

Slide the first side of the tape into the wider end of the zipper slider.