How to Make your Zipper Tabs Look Nice

[@rsmith9482]

Thank you for teaching. The camera work zooming in to show the detail of your lesson is where most videos fall short. Thank you for the detail.

[@SoulsJourney]

I've been tearing my hair out trying to get zippers with tabs installed! As someone else said this is the first time I've seen someone say to sew the inner and outer layers separately. Can't wait to try this. Thanks!

[@bunny-nn1oo]

Did it work for you? I followed the instructions and I'm not really happy with the results. I'm wondering what am I doing wrong

[@SoulsJourney]

@@bunny-nn1oo Unfortunately with everything else going on, I haven't even had a chance to try it yet. I did notice on her pouch where she sewed the top stitching on the outside fabric, the stitch line didn't go *quite* all the way to the edge of the fabric. I don't know what your project ended up looking like, so I don't know if that might have had any effect?

[@bunny-nn1oo]

@@SoulsJourney There is a hole in between the side of the pouch and the tab. If the tab is fully out, the hole is visible, if I try to put the tab in, it's sucked in, because the opening is still triangular. :(

[@bunny-nn1oo]

@@SoulsJourney The other thing is that she never shows the pouch from the side (or I can't find it), where the hole between side seam and the tab is. Maybe it doesn't look good from that side. I can make it look good from the top and front, but not from the side

[@SoulsJourney]

@@bunny-nn1oo That's frustrating. Since you reminded me about this, I think I'll give one a try in the next couple of days. I'll come back and let you know how I make out with it.

[@kfaz3979]

Perfect demo on zipper tabs! I searched “perfect zipper tabs” on YT and thankfully yours was the first to pop up! Excellent video and now my bag edge/zippers won’t be wonky anymore! THANK YOU!

[@gerriwohltmann339]

Thank you so much. This is an extremely helpful video. Your oral explanation, coupled with close up video clips, make all the difference. I’d never thought of sewing in half sections, sewing one side seam of the bag and then flipping the bag over to the other side just so it is easier to complete. Sometimes we just need reminders and suggestions to do things a different way. A good reminder that there are no seam police present and to give yourself permission to do things your own unique way. This mindset also helps work around the constraints of individual sewing machines.

[@auntmayme8119]

Six minutes in and I’m in awe. You gave two important tips I never knew: 1) clip away the other fabric near the tab and sew one half. 2) Sew in two different directions so that the fabric edge faces the inside of your machine. Priceless!

[@teresarichmond7752]

That is so helpful! I just tried doing my first zipper tab and it didn’t turn out well. It makes so much sense the way you show it! Thank you so much, can’t wait to try again.

[@alecschwabe3314]

This is such an epiphany! I have sewn 3 pouches in a row with scrunched up zipper tabs and I can’t wait to try this method! Thank you.

[@Quilting4fun]

This was quite helpful. Thanks for sharing. I either end up sewing over the tab and end up with bunched up fabric or sew too far away and have a hole between the side seam and the tab. I guess it just takes practice.

[@lydiad8702]

I agree! My zippers were trash before this video. I tried last year to get it right watching KZbin tutorials and now finally I can do it thanks to this amazing tutorial!

[@shellypalumbo5297]

You just fixed my zipper tab issues. This Video is wonderful!!❤ Thank you sew much!!😊

[@lynetterene]

Exactly

[@lynnjones1356]

I've been sewing zippers for years, this is the best tutorial I have ever seen!

[@PaulineGordon-p4y]

Extremely clear explanations including reasons for doing each technique. Also much appreciated encouragement at the end to help you realise its okay to get it wrong - it just needs practise.

[@MichelleLynnThompson]

Thank you sooo much! In my mind's eye, I knew the seams should be separate for each side. However, previous tutorials instructed me to sew across the both the lining and the front fabric on those side seams. I'm also going to insert my zipper foot that I purchased! So enlightening!

[@76-mom]

Thank you so much. Me too I have been sewing zippers for a year-and-a-half and this is the best tutorial ever. Thank you for going very slow and showing in detail Mahalo as the Hawaiians say thank you

[@anitahaecker8113]

I don't make bags, but I do make quilts. I watch your channel because I really enjoy the videos. And one of these days I might surprise myself and make a bag. Thank you for being available and making a spot where learning is encouraged.❤🌞

[@randidaeger157]

I told a quilt store owner that I couldn’t make bags. She said “oh yes you can!” That was thirty some years ago and I am addicted to bag making. Give it a try…so much fun.

[@donnabaker1707]

Wow thanks Sara! I hadn't thought about breaking it down like this and sewing the exterior separate from the lining to make it neater. This is genius, I'm excited to try

[@randidaeger157]

I really needed this video! I’ve done all my zipper tabs the way the very first pattern I made said to do them. One side would look nice but the other would be a mess….. Every. Single. Time. And I still don’t know what I am doing wrong…..thirty years on. So…..going to try your method and hope they come out the same. Thank you.

[@stoneblue1795]

Nice. I will give this a try again with your provided tips. Those ones pictured where people were having trouble, gosh, those all could have been my fails!

[@kinsmade--wherecraftsarefa7830]

Thank you! This bit is missing from every zipper pouch tutorial!!!!

[@slisen2942]

Thank you so much. My first try on a lined pouch couldn't have turned out more perfectly. I'm really happy with it. Took me a while to make the first pouch because I was stopping to refer to your video along the way but subsequent ones will go much faster now that I know the technique with your tricks. Thanks again.

[@paulalabonte7346]

Great explanation and demonstration for the space outside of the zipper prior to stitching!

[@dianewoods560]

Thank you. Now I know. I've looked at so many tutorials and your tutorial was the clearest on this matter. Excellent teaching skills. Thanks again.😊

[@tinafreethy9571]

My sewing tool favs are my sewing gauge, wonder clips, and of course my rotary cutter!!

[@maryannnewsham7714]

Awesome tutorial. I guess I'm on a sew sweetness tutorial binge. LOL this had some good little tips I like that tip for gluing those little ends down.

[@maddied6309]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH! Your explanation and pics showed exactly what I've been going through and how to fix it. It's Perfect! 😁

[@sparklemint2458]

Thank you! I actually wasn't even sure what they should look like at all... I have sewed some with tabs inside and some outside ...

[@shulamussnug7120]

Thanks! I think using. The zipper foot will definitely help me.

[@donnasamuel3399]

Thank u so much for walking me through/I usually just get them done and hope they don’t look to wonky. Beautiful fabric and excellent team effort a joy to watch, well done both x

[@IamAlwaysRight100]

Wowzie! I’m blown away! This is magnificent! Thank you!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@JESSESGRL24]

Thanks for this! I’ve had scrunched tabs for far too long so I’m going to try this out. 👍🏼

[@erinmeg7]

Thanks so much for this video, your zipper foot tip worked so well and the idea starting in the middle made each folded end so much easier to sew.

[@bevann8624]

Thank you! I have had inconsistent results in the past from sewing in a continuous seam. This should solve that problem.

[@tlfamily4926]

I've also noticed that the topstitching begins and ends at the tab and not into the seam allowance. I think maybe that I was making that mistake. It looks much nicer this way. Thanks for the tips! I'm going to try this on my next project.

[@rsislandcrafts]

Very clear instructions. This is the first tutorial where I’ve seen each section seen separately. I think that’s brilliant. Thank you! You didn’t mention the size of the zipper tab. Are they all basically cut the same size? I noticed when you were using your turning tool to pop out the corner where the zipper tab is that there was an open space. When we sew our zipper tabs is that something we should be seeing each time? Thank you.

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[@malakaivalentin6575]

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[@trippbruce4509]

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[@trippbruce4509]

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[@malakaivalentin6575]

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[@anndalynnketellapper8296]

I always put in zipper tabs...it makes the project look a little bit more finished then without. Once you make them a couple of times, and see how nice it looks, you’ll never do without. Fear not, they are easy to make! Thanks for the video!

[@cathynuytten798]

Great technique! I too have had trouble with the zipper tabs. If I am understanding this correctly, this makes it unnecessary to fold the zipper towards the lining ( that’s a nightmare!) because the two sections are sewn separately. Thank you! It looks beautiful the way you do it!

[@sewinghomegoodsmarymichaud8632]

I've been looking for a video like this for a year now thank you!!!!!!!

[@LilFran379]

Thank you. I have been having trouble with the zipper ends looking bad. This has answered my question on how to fix the problem.

[@Silver_Stitcher]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I am new to pouch and bag making. The tabs really make a clean finished product. Your video is EXCEPTIONALLY EXCELLENT !!! Thank you for the great visuals. 😁😁😁

[@est19711]

Great! Thanks. Finally I found the solution to my zipper pouches. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@lindalparr]

Thanks so much! This is always a problem for me. You just answered it. Thanks for all of your helpful tips. Have a great day! Linda

[@mckaymargaret0]

Wonderful tutorial. Many thanks! My Zips have perfect tabs now.

[@christines1924]

But isnt there a tiny gap, where the tab is not sewn/connected to the body of the bag? (and i even saw your tool go thru one of those spaces while pushing out the corners). I loved the video ...clear, concise and the zoom-ins were appreciated

[@valeriehofmann2615]

Same

[@susanhewitt5345]

Amazing, thank you so much! Exactly the information I was after. My first attempt was terrible - hence lots of internet searching and eventually I found your great tutorial!

[@davecolburn1378]

Oh thank you, thank you, thank you -- this has haunted me through several projects, and now it makes sense 🤓

[@aalycaat]

Thx for the video!! Ive been having trouble sewing around the whole bag at one go. Im gonna def try it separately😻

[@kekothegeko]

Thanks for the zoomed in video, it makes a whole lot easier to see

[@christiemasters43]

Finally, I understand zipper tabs now! Thank you 🙏 best tutorial I’ve seen and I’ve watched them all lol

[@eleanorpatterson3373]

THANK YOU!!!! HOPEFULLY, the next bag will look much better.

[@SassyBully]

Thank you, I have been having a horrible time with zipper tabs. This is nice through explanation.

[@jw3280]

Thank you for this video...The best one I have seen on how to get good results putting zipper in!!

[@michaelwolf8781]

That’s the best tutorial in the web. 👍

[@nathalievickers-britt7099]

Thank you so much! I just finished two wristlet purses and do not like how the zipper looks when finished 🤔 This will be handy 🖖

[@karlak.7862]

This is very helpful. Definitely going to start doing my zippers this way from now on.

[@lindawalker8500]

Thank you for this video. I have struggled with this issue a lot!. Do you have a video on just how you specifically attach the zipper tab fabric over the ends of the zipper? It looked finished (no raw edges) so I'm wondering about the overlap left to reduce bulk specifically in this area.

[@kristinebrown607]

Great video, wished I had seen this sooner, really like the look of your zipper tabs, thank you

[@diannewhite9848]

WOW! Thank you for such a detailed video. I've been sewing zippers for years and just Love your method. This id going to make it much easier for me. Can I make a suggestion if you have a double issued zipper foot is to move the needle to right or left depending on which side of the foot you're using.

[@MSilva-iq8hl]

Excellent explanation!! I will try it... Congratulations from Chile 🇨🇱👏

[@lindapasquali2670]

Very well explained and detailed, and the up-close camera work is so helpful!! I especially loved the end where you say not to be hard on yourself! Practice really does make perfect ... thank you for this video!

[@izabeau1953]

So glad you showed that. Going to try this method, it defiantly will make a difference in the pouch....🌹❤️🌹❤️

[@bizburgess1947]

Thank you for this demo....great results.

[@naturalNstylish]

Excellent demonstration!

[@gckofrk]

Very helpful! Thank you for taking the time to share 😊

[@MySweetTootie2]

EXCELLENT TUTORIAL! Thank you!!!!!

[@StitchBudapest]

Very informative video, thank you! I still have two questions: how long should the zipper tabs be and at which point do you topstitch along the side of the zipper?

[@cathynuytten798]

Looks to me like the tabs can be as long as you want. Probably no more that an inch or it will be harder to access the inside of the bag. I think I will glue the edges down and then top stitch, then sew each section together. What do you think? Just my two cents.

[@nicolanewington1798]

I now realise that, whilst I have been avoiding the tabs when sewing, I have still not had good results because I have been sewing the outer and lining in one go, not separately. Looking forward to trying this method.

[@shirleycriffe2752]

Thanks for the great instruction! I would also like to see how this is done when the top stitching is used as in the floral bag you showed

[@barbra429]

Interesting yes I'd like to see this too.

[@sewsweetness]

Hi Shirley! You'll need to make sure that the topstitching stops at the zipper tabs

[@barbra429]

@@sewsweetness Won't it look unfinished in this area? Do you have a video of neat edges without using tabs, almost all the pouch with lining tutorials on finding have those dentist in corners near the zipper.

[@shirleycriffe2752]

@@sewsweetness Oh, thank you so much! I can actually see that now at the 1:11 mark in the video. Looks like it is stitched a little over half way the tab.

[@melanietannertaylor0401]

Someone asked earlier about How to make your Zipper Tabs. Is there a tutorial on that ??? Can you link it PLEASE ??!!! THANKS

[@lisareed5669]

Your sewing is beautiful.

[@marietteforget7804]

Thank you so much for this very useful tutorial! You explain really well and the camera job is great! 🌸🌸

[@knitntea1672]

This is very helpful! Thank you for your clear instruction and for the great videography that gives us such Infocus close-ups :-)

[@justagirllookingup]

Thanks! Mine come out funky sometimes so this is helpful!

[@aehcreationsbythecraftycre6343]

I just love watching your tutorials so much. Please, please, please, may I please have the name of the fabric for your demo? The one with the Unicorn? Plus, can I please have the name of your book?

[@joantadisch9195]

Very helpful information and instruction. Thank you!

[@bjsmith1575]

thank you, thank...I am getting there and loving every minute thanks to you!!

[@diywithjoy2398]

So simple but so perfect! I would definitely try to sew it!

[@debsullivan3014]

Thank you! You should mention early on that you did not top stitch along the zipper all the way across. This is part of what makes a cleaner join in the corners :-)

[@Bridget8782]

Deb Sullivan I noticed her bright green,purple & pink flowery bag with lavender zipper at the beginning and end of the video are top stitched.

[@dianeowen-smith8824]

Thank you for showing us this tip, it is very helpful

[@znycelondon5313]

Very very helpful. Indeed this will give a nice professional finish. Thank you. 🌹

[@debbiebrian8087]

Thank you!! I've been struggling with this. Video is vey well done!!

[@esteladelacruz8825]

Thank you for your wonderful tips!

[@Kelly.A.]

Very helpful tutorial. Could you do one without using zipper tabs? I always get confused as to which way the zipper feet should point when sewing around the whole bag. Thanks so much!

[@barbra429]

Yes please please make one without zipper tabs although they're cute they limit the opening of the bag. And most of the tutorials I find without tabs have that dented in curve at the top. So yes please make wine with straight it is at the top but without tabs.

[@sarah4531]

My zips always end up looking a mess at the top. This has been super helpful. Is there any way to prevent zips looking like this when you're not using zipper tabs?

[@helenecurnutte8213]

Great explanation on the top zip of the bag using zipper tabs. How do you handle the zipper tabs for the second zipper lower on the front of the bag? I notice there are tabs on that zipper as well. Do the tabs go all the way into the side seams? I also hate the bump on the lower sides of double zip bags. Thank you so much!

[@kathyjohnstone1648]

Thank you for what u do, you explain very well

[@yumeileventhal3069]

This is so helpful! Thank you!

[@broniajenson8255]

I love this video but would like to see the topstitching step, please. Did you include the liner in the topstitching? Thank you so much!

[@denisedorsey2889]

If you don’t include the liner when you topstitch it can get stuck in the zipper when opening and closing.

[@tweedlelanier3316]

This sure was explained very well.

[@CurseTheDarkness]

Great instruction and videography!

[@sandyheller5438]

Thank You so much. This is a perfect tutorial.

[@elvirachanchi5090]

Muchas Gracias 😊 por tan bello tutorial ☺️, me ha encantado la explicación . Exitos !!!!

[@sutela2060]

Thank you so much for your good tips

[@marilenamarilena9813]

Do you use fabric glue? And if i sew a cork clutch which glue should i use? Thanks! A very good tutorial!

[@lonibier5133]

I love your suggestions on the tabs for a standard pouches. Do you have any suggestions for the “candy bag zipper tabs” I am having the typical problems. Thanks so much for your great work and obvious thought you put into your videos. Thanks for any suggestions!

[@jeannehobbs8989]

Love your instructions!!

[@CelticHallows]

Is there a way to do this without leaving a hole on each end of the zipper?

[@nz-nz]

Some great tips. Thanks!!!!!

[@pattiobrien8616]

I just tried sewing zipper tabs and they came out really bad. I wish I had watched this tutorial first! Very clear instructions and I realize exactly what I did wrong. The next one will be perfect.

[@veronicalopez6626]

Great tips and so clear.

[@bugzz2901]

Really Nice explanation for zipper tabs! I have a couple of questions. You didn't sew your lining at the same time, why? Also on the round curve of the zipper tab, there will be an open gap at the end of the zipper tab even though it's not really visible? Thank you.

[@mckaymargaret0]

Fantastic tutorial thank you!