{"id":7260,"date":"2014-10-29T10:22:16","date_gmt":"2014-10-29T09:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sacotin.com\/?p=7260"},"modified":"2014-10-29T10:22:16","modified_gmt":"2014-10-29T09:22:16","slug":"turn-a-separating-zipper-into-a-closed-end-zipper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sacotin.com\/en\/turn-a-separating-zipper-into-a-closed-end-zipper\/","title":{"rendered":"{Tutorial} Turn a separating zipper into a closed end zipper"},"content":{"rendered":"

Heavy duty,\u00a0closed end<\/strong>, long zippers are often needed for sewing bags. \u00a0As for the Foxtrot bag pattern<\/a> for example.<\/p>\n

But most of the time, you’ll only find\u00a0separating<\/strong>\u00a0long (30 cm \/ 12 inches or more) heavy duty zippers in stores.<\/p>\n

Therefore, here is a tutorial that shows\u00a0how to turn a separating zipper into a closed end zipper.<\/strong><\/p>\n

{Tutorial} Turn a separating zipper into a closed end zipper<\/h1>\n

The technique used below may seem a bit hasty, but it works, it is quick and easy.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pre-requisite<\/h2>\n

The\u00a0separating zippe<\/strong>r you’ll use\u00a0has to\u00a0be longer<\/strong>\u00a0than the\u00a0closed end zipper you need<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Example : If I need a 40 cm (15 inches) closed end zipper then I’ll use a 45 cm (16 inches or more) separating zipper.<\/em><\/p>\n

Step 1 \u2013 Prepare the zipper tab<\/h2>\n

1-<\/strong>\u00a0Cut a rectangle of fabric as wide as your zipper and 5 cm (2 inches) long.<\/p>\n

Tip : use a fabric the same color as the zipper tape or your project.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Cut<\/a>
Cut a fabric tab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
2-<\/strong>\u00a0On one of the small edges, fold 1 cm (3\/8″) to the wrong side of the tab. Press.<\/div>\n
\"Fold<\/a>
Fold 1 cm (3\/8″) to wrong side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Step 2 \u2013\u00a0Measure and mark<\/h2>\n

From the cursor side, measure the length of the desired closed end zipper and mark on each side of the zipper tape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"Mark<\/a>
Mark the desired length<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Step 3 \u2013\u00a0Stitch<\/h2>\n

1-<\/strong>\u00a0Place the tab on the right side of the zipper, aligning the folded edge to the markings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"Align<\/a>
Align the tab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
2-<\/strong>\u00a0Topstitch the tab along the folded edge.<\/div>\n
\"Topstitch<\/a>
Topstitch the tab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Be careful<\/strong>\u00a0!<\/h3>\n

If your needle hits the metal or injected teeth, it may break. So :<\/p>\n