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This video will show you how to evenly install your zipper tape by-the-yard every time without ending up with a bulge in the tape. No tools necessary!
For me the biggest appeal of using zipper tape by-the-yard is that you can get it in so many fun color variations and it allows you to really customize your makes! That's not the only reason though; here are some other things I love about it:
1. It lets you always match your zipper to the color hardware you're using.
2. You can buy super awesome themed, character, or otherwise fun zipper pulls to use with them.
3. You can have a metallic zipper look without worrying about having to avoid sewing over or remove actual metal teeth (these are nylon).
4. You have very little waste because you just cut exactly the length you need and it saves you from having to buy specific length zippers for each project.
5. It's very reasonable price-wise (usually around $1.50-$2.50 per yard).
6. Being able to fully unzip your zipper during certain steps of sewing can potentially make things a lot easier! If you want an example, this is me sewing a standard zipper onto a bag in another video: • How to Sew a Center Zi... Right before this step I was using zipper tape by the yard and I was able to completely unzip and sew each side on individually but I also wanted to show how it would be done with a standard zipper and it was definitely more of a process!
You can find my full in-depth video tutorial for sewing a flat center zip bag (as seen at the end of the video) here: • How to Sew a Center Zi...
The zipper tape and pulls seen here were purchased from www.myhandmade...