How to Shorten a Zip | Quickest Method!

[@ValeriaEntertainment]

Thank you!! You saved my project today! And saved me money 💰 I had no idea that I could shorten a zipper myself.

[@Jessalli]

This is why I do these videos! So glad it helped. x

[@jazveenx1960]

wow!! was a bit nervous to try it cuz it seemed hard, but to my pleasant surprise it came out perfect!! thank u so much 💖💖💖🥺 Great video

[@Jessalli]

Yey! So glad! x

[@WoolyLinen]

This gives me hope 😅 I’m in the same boat. Giving it a try after this video.

[@sarah18497]

Awesome video! I was about to cut the wrong part ^.^ Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

[@Jessalli]

You're so welcome!! x

[@winterblommetjie]

Thank you so very much I bought zips of all sizes that were on sale at a market a while back and I wasn't sure if they are adjustable. But they are thank you for showing me how, sending you tons of love and good vibes 😘💕😘💕

[@Jessalli]

Thank you! Happy sewing and shortening haha. X

[@winterblommetjie]

@@Jessalli lol thanks dear have a great day 💐

[@lc8053]

Such a great video, made my project I'm trying to finish so easy. subscribed and liked- thanks for the amazingly great content!!!!

[@Jessalli]

This is so nice! Thank you so much! 🧡

[@VultureSkins]

I did this by hand and it was super easy, thanks for sharing this video!

[@Jessalli]

You're so welcome!

[@MarrrBits]

Thank you! Such an easy and helpful tutorial!

[@Jessalli]

You're so welcome. Glad it was helpful! x

[@susieatlas800]

Thank you for this video! Super helpful. In your opinion, if you were to buy a pack of 100 invisible zips, which do you think is the most overall convenient length? 9", 12", or 16"? (sorry those are in inches).

[@Jessalli]

I'd always go longer as you can shorten but you can't lengthen haha. Glad you found the video helpful. Happy sewing! X

[@rokkimimmi45]

Thank you! This really helped me because i have hard time to find right size zip to my jacket.

[@Jessalli]

Great! Thanks so much! x

[@simplyyvetta2676]

thank you thank you thank..... simple and to the point!

[@Jessalli]

Thank you! x

[@lmsk5178]

Thanks so much for this very brief and clear video!

[@Jessalli]

Thank you. x

[@cherylharris5695]

Video was very helpful; really appreciate that.

[@Jessalli]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much. x

[@SH-nb7uj]

This was so helpful, thank you so much!

[@Jessalli]

You're so welcome! Thank you.x

[@joanoconnor3896]

Thank you from sharing this quick tip.

[@Jessalli]

You are welcome! Thanks so much! 🧡

[@eyeonart6865]

Great video, just what I needed

[@Jessalli]

Glad I could help. X

[@panderichthys_rhombolepis]

So much of the video was spent on her telling us that she is going to show us 'this really quick and useful method's.

[@Jessalli]

Well SHE apologises. You can skip ahead if you wish?

[@idontusegmail7102]

Always wondered how to stop the zip.

[@lindabui2857]

Thank you for this!!! Quick and to the point :)

[@Jessalli]

You're welcome! Thank you so much! x

[@celestial4650]

Should we use the zipper foot to sew the zip? Thank you so much for this tutorial

[@Jessalli]

Only when installing the zip into your project, just use your normal foot for this method. x

[@cherylharris5695]

Yes 'cos if you was to use the zipper foot for securing.... you'll have a broken needle hun.

[@wonderbu598]

I don't have a sewing machine, how can I do it with sewing needles? Thanks.

[@Jessalli]

You can use a needle and thread and just sew loads of stitches in one place over the teeth instead of the zig zag. x

[@kuriputful]

After cutting off the extra length, can the teeth (from zigzag stitches to cut end) be removed? I find that they bunch up when making small coin purses.

[@Jessalli]

Yes, You will need some pliers to cut them and pull them out. It's fiddly but may help with the bulk. x

[@shea5542]

Thank you!!!

[@spongebobby188]

But how do u shorten a zip that's already on a garment?!

[@Jessalli]

That is very tricky. As you’d need to re-sew the other side too. I’m not sure why you would shorten a zip already on a garment? Maybe you could give me an example? X

[@ashk5400]

What a coincidence. I am currently trying to shorten a zip that is exactly the same colour and type of zip in this video 😂🤯

[@Jessalli]

Yay! The chances! 🤣

[@myfavourites5272]

My zip is short how I attach two zips together?

[@Jessalli]

I'm afraid you can't lengthen a zip, you'll have to buy a new one. x

[@gabrielaj7008]

Thank you this was very helpful

[@Jessalli]

I'm so glad! Thank you. x

[@WalkingScriptureWithShanna]

Brilliant, thank you!

[@Jessalli]

You're very welcome! x

[@flyingS0up]

Saved my butt thank you so much

[@Jessalli]

:D

[@danahunt9995]

The zipper you shown was for a sweater. Please show for a coat that has to open all the way.

[@Jessalli]

Sadly you can't shorten open ended zippers, as you need the end bit to make it work. If the top of the open ended zip is hidden, you can just remove the metal teeth with pliers and neaten it from that end.

[@shaakiraally7748]

Want to try it just not sure which sewing machine I must use🙃

[@Jessalli]

You have more than one? You can use any sewing machine. x

[@shaakiraally7748]

Thank u for this video

[@Jessalli]

It's my pleasure!

[@marcitrussell1138]

awesone ty

[@Jessalli]

Glad I could help! x

[@shamoymckenzie5693]

I usually cut the zipper to the desired length then use a lighter to burn the teeth where it ends then press it with a pair of scissors....

[@Jessalli]

If it's plastic yes, this way is a little safer haha. x

[@MsAMJacobsen]

Thank you! This was perfect!

[@Jessalli]

You're so welcome! Thank you x

[@johannarosenfield3254]

Would this work for shortening a heavy duty jeans zipper?

[@Jessalli]

Yes although you can buy metal zip ends to squeeze around the teeth. x

[@twinkiefaith1311]

How do you cut through the plastic part of the zipper?

[@Jessalli]

Sharp scissors, just don't use your nice fabric scissors. 😊

[@twinkiefaith1311]

@@Jessalli thank you!

[@Nobodyknows667]

What happens if you don’t have a sewing machine?

[@Jessalli]

You can do a wrap around method with a needle and thread. Just make sure it's well knotted. x

[@marianamarcos4278]

thanks!!!!! very helpfull

[@Jessalli]

You're very welcome! x

[@niks5421]

Thank you sooooo much!

[@Jessalli]

You're so welcome! x

[@irishcamper2106]

Thank you, very helpful tutorial. 🙏 🌺

[@Jessalli]

You’re very welcome 😊x

[@ssj1507]

2:16 I can do this with a couple of staples and super glue... right?

[@Jessalli]

Eeeekkk if you want to?!? Haha.

[@cherylharris5695]

If you want that grunge punkified look😮

[@virginiademelo]

Nice

[@tankgirllovesroos]

Thank you

[@Jessalli]

You're welcome x

[@starrspoter]

and if u dont have a sewing machine?

[@Jessalli]

Use a needle and thread to stitch and wrap it round loads. x

[@emm1536]

How do you turn the feed tracks off if I can't shorten the length?

[@Jessalli]

Either theres a switch at the back or front of your machine, at the base. Or you may have a darning plate in your accessories to cover them up.

[@isa_reaper2593]

Do you have to use a zigzag stitch?

[@Jessalli]

It would be better and easier, or you can do a long (5mm) straight stitch back and forth over the teeth?

[@isa_reaper2593]

@@Jessalli Ok thank you

[@rinainamdar7362]

Thnku

[@Jessalli]

You’re welcome! 🧡

[@tarabean1892]

Do you know how to shorten a bodycon dress with a zipper all the way down?

[@Jessalli]

Unfortunately for open end zips, this would be tricky. You can use the zig zag method on both ends, but it wouldn't be very strong, you might have to replace the zip! x

[@Unknown-ss7jb]

How do I chop metal?

[@Jessalli]

Don't cut them with scissors, use pliers/wire cutters to pull them off. x

[@raylenewhitford3987]

It is just me or did she tell us she was going to show us a really quick way to shorten a zip four times before she actually started showing us….

[@Jessalli]

You can skip it...

[@chachacornejo633]

GOSH!!! Really... be nice or just don't watch! 🙄

[@lizmakeswhatever]

There’s really zero reason to ever be rude to someone on the internet who is offering you their knowledge of a skill they’ve honed completely for free.

[@stephaniesmith4832]

It's not just you no matter what others are saying

[@robertapascal6962]

Hope you have a new tape measure by now. If not I can send you many. I am tape measure wealthy. This is a joke and I hope it is taken that way.

[@sedikbouzidi3497]

Are you married ??

Thank you!!!

[@Jessalli]

My pleasure! x