Make Your Own Zipper Pulls | Simple Craft Tutorial

Make your own zipper pulls. We use zippers on bags, pouches, jackets, and so many other things. Why not add a little character and charm to your zippers with a unique zipper pull tab?
In this post, I’m going to give you six different ideas and show you step-by-step how to do each one. #janhowell #youmakeitsimple
00:00 Introduction
01:20 Cording Zipper Pull
02:03 Button Zipper Pull
05:38 Upcycled Sweater Ball Zipper Pull
10:47 Pom Pom Zipper Pull
12:01 Felt Zipper Pull
15:41 Beaded Zipper Pull
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[@KI_808]

This is great! I’ll try making some for zipper pouches. Oh n maybe for my kids lunch bags. Thank You!!

[@JanHowell]

Washable lunch bags are on my list to make and share.

[@begonial6151]

Great video. I’m a sewer and sometimes make bags so these are great ideas. The video, including the sound are quite good, so I don’t understand some of the comments you got. The white background is very helpful. I also recycle old zippers from skirts, etc. the older ones tend to be really good quality. I don’t craft a lot but I am surprised at how expensive simple little items can be and you can often get them from simple things around the house with a little knife-how. Thanks.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@JanHowell]

Oh thank you!

[@donnacockerham9780]

I love your tutorials! You explain everything thoroughly and show us clearly what you're doing via good camera shots. Thank you for such valuable and practical content.

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. You are so kind

[@gastllyxo]

Waxing the thread is genius

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@gamadebdegamadebde]

Another fun one Jan. This will be our craft for the day with my 7&8 year old grandbabies next week. I have thousands of buttons they love to play with, perfect! Thanks.

[@JanHowell]

Have fun and let me know how it goes

[@lucilledaub5991]

I love your creative zipper pulls you made.

[@JanHowell]

Thank you! 😊

[@LePinkCanary]

You're a life saver

[@JanHowell]

You're so welcome!

[@widowswatch6610]

I saw zipper pulls at a ct. farmers market the other day. Wow!!!! Crazy easy!!!!I I am doing this for sure.!!!!!!!YAH!!!!!!!THANKS!!!!!!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@maryshaver129]

Thanks for sharing this with us. You have a nice calming voice which is great for someone like me.

[@JanHowell]

Thank you and you are so welcome

[@janwein]

This was a cute, fun project! You've inspired me to get started!!

[@JanHowell]

Wonderful!

[@connie8957]

What great ideas. Love it. I get to use so many things I have in my stash. Thanks.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@saraburke4795]

Revisiting this tip and will be making a few button pulls. After all, who doesn’t have a button bin! Really love your up-cycling tips too Jan. When I had chickens, I made quite a few tote bags from livestock and bird seed bags. Great fun and a quick make.

[@JanHowell]

What a fun idea.

[@gastllyxo]

Great vid!!! I got a ton of little plush strawberries from a yard sale that I wanted to turn into zipper pulls but I ended up pulling the darned things right off the cording with my method. This video is full of good tips. Here’s one of my own: fabri-tac can easily be removed from most surfaces with acetone! I even got it out of a nylon fabric. It may matter if you get it before the 24 hr setting period. Thanks Jan!!!!

[@JanHowell]

Thanks for the tip! Strawberries would be adorable!

[@odettepross2435]

lovee the button zipper pull

[@JanHowell]

Thank you

[@sinaiyahyisrael3713]

Another keeper! I have loads of beads with a purpose now!

[@JanHowell]

Wonderful

[@lucilledaub5991]

Great ideas

[@JanHowell]

Thanks

[@nancycronin601]

How fun. Definitely will give these a try. Thanks.

[@JanHowell]

Have fun!

[@BuziBee]

You are the best teacher. I love your tutorials. -Cape Town, SA-

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. You are so kind

[@karenh2890]

I love these zipper pulls, but I wish the camera were closer in. I have a hard time seeing exactly what you're doing. I love the button pulls!

[@JanHowell]

Sorry about that.

[@elizabethsawyer5906]

Lovely zipper pulls! Thank you💕

[@JanHowell]

You’re welcome 😊

[@lindaskinner5887]

Thanks for sharing such a great idea.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@Barbie-dl5gu]

I like the idea 💡😃! Never thought of that.

[@JanHowell]

Thanks

[@susanelliott1970]

Love your ideas. Thanks for sharing

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@phyllissahlin7444]

Fantastic idea

[@JanHowell]

Glad you think so!

[@alisoneichler4257]

I find that running the threat under a hot iron after waxing it makes the wax stick with the thread.

[@JanHowell]

thanks for sharing

[@janruiz6610]

Love your video. Gave me lots of great ideas. One question - how many strands of embroidery floss do you use? I've tried all 6 but am having a hard time managing them even after waxing. Is it just me???

[@JanHowell]

I would use at least 4 strands.

[@shelleymorrison8210]

Great idea ! What kind of glue do you use ?

[@JanHowell]

Check description. There is a link there for you

[@martharomano4088]

How do I make a wristlet strap for a zippered pouch?

[@JanHowell]

Sorry, I don't have a tutorial for that yet. Great idea though.

[@bernadine8369]

Great Ideas....another distraction.....lol

[@JanHowell]

lol

[@rochellecampssalas1682]

Your audio is off..?? It’s skipping …. Just FYI❤

[@JanHowell]

could it be the device you are listening on?

[@rochellecampssalas1682]

Yes it was on my end… so sorry to have bothered you….🤦🏽‍♀️

[@anthonyperrisr.4138]

Can't see nothing what your saying covers up what your doing

[@JanHowell]

You can turn off the subtitles