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Sewing Tutorial: Perfect zippers every time with glue basting

January 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The appearance of the word “zipper” in the notions list on a printed pattern is enough to send many a sewer into fits of anxiety.  Too often, zippers end up uneven or puckered, but Sew Mama Sew! has a solution.  Use glue to baste the zippers in for a perfect finish.   Get the tutorial.

[Thank you to Janna for submitting this tip.  She used this tutorial when making her sister’s wedding dress.] Here are some more articles with a focus on zipz. 

Add a Zipper to a Couch Cushion – Sewing Tutorial

How to Repair a Broken Jeans Zipper

How to Replace a Zipper Pull and Stops – DIY Sewing Tutorial

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Comments

  1. Denise Felton says

    January 25, 2009 at 7:59 am

    Brilliant! You’ve taken away my zipper fear!

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