Putting Zippers Sliders on Head to Head

[@dottiemathews6853]

THIS HELPS A WHOLE LOT! I WAS GETTING SO FREAKIN FRUSTRATED THE FIRST TIME! THANK YOU FOR THIS!!! LOVE IT!!!!

[@elizabethmckay8712]

Amazing and easy-to-follow instructions. I actually managed to attach two zipper pulls. Really surprised myself. Thank you so much for this. You deserve a medal or two!

[@waterboy8999]

Hi lovely lady, I'm back for a refresher. I could listen to your voice all day. Thank you once again.

[@justbreath0756]

Thank you my dear for that simple very easy break down compare to all other most complicated and incomprehensible video that made no sense. Lol. God bless you!

[@smokugoku]

I have been struggling with this zipper for 30 minutes. My back has never hurt so badly. My hands and fingers are raw. And after this long, arduous, harrowing 30 minutes of my life, I finally was able to get it down. My mouth was agape with shock, and I sat with my head in my hands for 5 straight minutes, re-evaluating my entire life. I have never lost so much. But I am happy that I am free because of you. Thank you.

[@hetsoper6710]

I have been sitting here for over 30 minutes trying to get my zipper pull on. Thank you so so much for explaining the technique and making it so easy 😊

[@BilichC]

Super easy! Thank you soooo much, you've saved me. Glad i found your video

[@alice-ve4gj]

YOU SAVED MY LIFE ive been trying for 2 hours and i couldn't do it oh my god

[@thezipperlady]

Happy to help!

[@ireneelizabeth4462]

Thank you, Zipper Lady! It worked and now I can finish my skirt. Happy Labor Day.

[@kneadedmassage9751]

5 years of struggling, and now I understand! Thank YOU!

[@christinegraham9179]

Thank you for this, you have made it SO easy for me, wish I seen this years ago

[@bawtosu5269]

Like almost everyone commenting here, I struggled with trying to put on a zipper pull. I watched your video, and voila, I did it with no issues. I am not as speedy as you, but I can get it done. Like some of the commenters, I am older, and my fingers can hinder me a little. Just a random thought, but I honestly don't know how I accomplished anything before videos and creators like you who share creations, tips, tutorials, etc. Thank you.

[@pattylopez9233]

OMG I struggle with this for years, last night I tried to add a slider for hours with no success and after watching your video I just did it in a few minutes. So a BIG THANK YOU!

[@maryyorston6628]

Thank you so much I am a beginner saved me hours of tears and frustration.

[@sarahlouisegorman-manning5419]

Thank you so much, I'd watched so many videos before finding yours that really didn't help but your method is sooo easy 👍🏻 no more stressful zip fiddling for me! X

[@Diabne]

Can I give you more than one thumbs up? I’ve been struggling with this process for a month. My wife said just KZbin it. Hmmmm. That’s what I usually tell her. Thanks for ending the struggle!!

[@THGurL747]

My gosh! Indeed the easiest! Been struggling for years. Thank you!!!!!

[@lasinmt106]

I loved watching your tutorial today. I needed a refreshing will more a get my juices going on this task today. I decided to reupholster a 22 year old neglected Class B+ RV. I mean I'm also redesigning and making what I would term improved designing to most of the cushions. I have two very small bolsters to do with no changes in design but with a zipper on the bottom. Then the FUN begins for 10 cushions. Two backs and 2 seat bench cushions for the dinette. These will require around 60 inches of zipper each because I will be making what I've been taught in the 70's as floating sides. With an extended zipper that wraps around the back side of each cushion and along each side but ducks so to speak behind the rest of the sides that then cover the zipper if you want to tuck a single or double in my case zipper pulls with charms on the pulls. So 4 down and 6 to go. The original sofa appeared to have 3 separated seats with a back and seat cushion however they were all connected in a very complex design that was just as complicated to hog ring the entire works once sewn to the metal frames. I took the seat apart and ok that'll work but the back of the seat not so easy peasy. Oh sure I have done similar and done well but there was a not of nagging going on in my id brain and telling me to step back and think it out there is a better way. And there was. I cut out two full covers that will wrap around each back and seat metal frame. Will use hog rings much like originals were wrapped to hold in place. I may sew the sides or go with hog rings not sure yet. Fabrics cut out. Then I will drape fit the covers onto their respective frames and mark at near the top a line to sew 1.5" matching color velcro loop across the entire length or roughly 6 feet across. Then towards the base of this back I will run a second row of velcro approx 2" above where the back seat cushions and the back cushions would meat. Next repeat for the much deeper seat cushions. I will reuse the back cushions and making new foam cores with polyester batting surrounding the foam for the seats which I felt the original foam had signs of breaking down and not firm supported any longer. So once the metal bases have their velcro sewn in place with a few vertical pieces to insure the cushions stay aligned properly too I will lay the covers for the cushions to match with the velcro and add the hook velcro to the cushions so they will mate just right and sew those in place. Once that's done I will sew up the previously made zipper sides and rest of the sides for the cushions and voila have a cushion that looks like a full replica with a lot of problems the previous design created fixed. For one I want to use my class B+ RV usually set up as 2 twins for sleeping. But want to hold the option to jack knife open the sofa and make a King size bed if for any reason that's required. And by going with 6 independent separate cushions on the sofa I can remove the back seat cushions which are 4" deep and open up the actual sleeping area by 4 full inches which may be far more comfortable for adults. And that alone is a huge improvement. The dinette cushions will also benefit because they will be able to be turned and used either side but the originals made of a single length of piece from back to front didn't allow for the flip because they pieced in about 1/3 of the back side with vinyl not the full fabric. And finally all 10 cushions using the wrap around zippers from across the back sides and wrapping around the fronts will allow me to skip the need for vacuuming the foam filling and all and to me is a huge plus. So back to making 12 double zippers. I started a week and half ago and made the first bolster zippers by the yard. Worked great using #5 coil. Cut out several lengths for the dinette cushions. And got the first pull on but something was off. I inspected what was the trouble and low and behold in all my more than 50 years of using zippers by the yard going back to 1972 I had a flawed roll of zipper tape. One side was only catching the coil now and again and most of the time the double rows of stitches you should see going down both sides of the coil tape from the middle if you flip the coil over to the back and inspect looking for those rows was missing and skipping. One side was just fine the entire length. There is no way I could repair this as it's part of the original manufacturing of the zipper done with specialized machines. So picking up the bolster zippers I'd just made sure enough every few inches there was a 1-3 inch length of uncaught coil on one side. It was a year since I ordered the tape so no way to return it. I quickly ordered from a different vendor two more rolls of zipper in same color range. Sadly the tape is a more perfect match but the silver teeth are not nearly as attractive as the first bad tape zipper was. It's a small thing and you bet I inspected every inch of the new zipper rolls and probably will do so going forward. I had bought a pink zipper tape at the same time I ordered the grey that was bad and I inspected it too. Live and learn. By the way if you luck out and get zippers by the yard with ends that start out with a helpful no coil or teeth on them by all means take advantage and load your zipper pulls onto the tape in advance of need. I usually load 4-10 zipper pulls and work them to the other end. This allows me to make head to head double pulls or even butt to butt options. And did I mention how much I love zippers by the yard. Go back to the 70's and we didn't have all these amazing color choices. I'm always collecting more. I also learn of course you can save pulls or mix and match pulls from like sized and type of zippers premade or otherwise. I often need zippers that separate and so buy much longer ones then cut to fit my project which leaves me with a wonderful piece large enough to do other projects later by adding zipper pulls. I have quite the stash of color and designs and embellishments for zipper pulls. Just have to keep them separated from tooth zippers and sizes of each. I almost exclusively stay with #5 coil but my husband likes tooth and he's gone as large as #12 YKK plastic tooth for some of his customized cases he makes and a day pack he made in 1972 and to this day still uses exclusively for hiking and carrying his camera gear too. The zipper still works fine and looks like new. The red coated pack cloth is in decent shape too which is surprising because it is coated and often the coating will break down over time. Quick note never use oxyclean or similar products like blended into some detergents on any coated or PVC fabrics. It will destroy and break them down. It ruined a 230 dollar jacket I adored once so I learned the hard way. To me the key to success of putting on pulls is practice. I also find it helps to firmly hold the ends down to a hard table top or counter surface at the back ends and use the other hand to pull the zipper pull onto the zipper. And some for some reason is easier than others. I use a lot of zippers head to head because I really like that option in a lot of my upholstery work and utilitarian bags I make. Good luck everyone and hope you find the joys of making your own zippers as much fun as I have...and today yes feeling a bit daunted. That's primarily due to the bad batch of pulls that knocked me off schedule almost 2 weeks ago. Great Video by the way one of the best.

[@uttoga08]

Oh my goodness! I LOVE YOU!! I was struggling to put the pulls per the other video and happened upon yours. I did it! I did it! I did it! Can you see me doing a happy dance? Thank you so much for posting this.

[@shellyannemerson1536]

Thank you I was fighting to fix mine and I pick your video and there I go ready to fix my coustion covers. Bless u lady zipers

[@mdurmer]

Thank you so much. I've wasted so much time figuring this out and your method helped me slip it right on. I'm so appreciative.

[@aletabugg]

Thank you Zipper Lady! That was super easy!

[@traceytillson3289]

I've struggled so much with assembling big upholstery zippers and pulls but I just did one in less than 10 seconds. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@catieskaff6119]

I just wanna say thank you so much, i watched a million other videos and they all didn’t help and told me to do it really complex ways. You saved me thank you so much

[@billiehayes3879]

Wow!!! I'm older and have stiff old uncooperative fingers. I had been working a zipper the way I had seen it done on other tutorials, no success at all. I picked up that same zipper and tried your way. AMAZING, it went on the very first try, now struggling at all. I even pulled it off several times and retried it. Worked every time. THANK YOU SO SO MUCH

[@stevemalone2010]

Ah ha! I watched several videos yesterday with no success. Your demo is the best. Thanks.

[@joannasheldon2124]

You have saved my life! You genius, once you know you know! Many thanks! Xxx

[@grannydo4me]

Oh my gosh!! This is amazing! I can never get those darn pulls back on, and it worked so slick! The only extra thing I did was use some Fray Stop on the zipper ends, and press it with an iron to dry it so it was still flexible but wouldn't fray. First try, on goes the pull!! I'm so happy!! Thank you so much!

[@thezipperlady]

Happy to make your day a bit easier!

[@devriescustomleather1109]

Leather guy here really good stuff this should really help thanks

[@barbarawarren9510]

Thank you so much Zipper Lady for taking the time to make such a detailled, step-by-step video! Thanks to you I was able to easily follow your instructions to successfully and easily replace my two "butt to butt" zipper pulls on my jacket. You rock!! Thanks again, Barbara

[@thezipperlady]

My pleasure! Saving the world one zipper pull at a time! Alicia

[@lizbambridge8205]

Thank goodness for this video it clear easy to watch and yes I got my pull onto my zipper. My heart beats back to normal. Thank You

[@ConflictConsultant]

You're my new best friend. Thanks so much for the BEST zipper pull repair every!!!!!

[@PamelaAnderson-f1p]

Thank you! You have made this much easier.

[@waterboy8999]

The Zipper Queen more like! Using your jiggling technique I manage to put pulls on coil with the ends equal length, I love your videos. Kind regards from Scotland David

[@zarif12031994]

Thank you so much!! Ur advice was way better & easier than other people’s diy videos. I was able to fix my stubborn zipper 💕💜

[@thezipperlady]

You’re welcome 😊

[@kmeyersvt]

THANK YOU!!! Cutting one side just a little shorter makes all the difference!

[@abutler7569]

I just cut my zipper off with the zipper pull on the wrong side. I wanted to cry but I found your video and you saved the day. Thank you so much!! Zipper is fixed and I am able to continue my project. Thanks again!

[@shers451]

Best video ever for zippers! You have saved me so much time! Thank you

[@larryib]

This is the only zipper video I watched that actually worked for me. Thanks!

[@katehinds2451]

Thank you, Zipper Lady! I was about to give up on zipper tape by the yard. You're right: it is easy!

[@Send2ginger]

I just can’t thank you enough for this video. I have been sewing for many, many years but never used zipper by the yard. I ordered my first tape from Amazon and low and behold no instructions!! I tried every way I knew with no luck. I went to KZbin and watched video after video. No luck!! Using a fork and not using a fork!! I was about to give up and send my purchase back and decided to try one more video. You were the BOMB!! Thanks so much. Cutting one side shorter made all the difference in the world. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Have a great day!! You have certainly made my day!

[@thezipperlady]

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[@cjkcjk2405]

I do t know why but your way worked when all the other ways didn't. Thanks 😊 after half an hour if trying it all the other ways!!!!!

[@Screaming_into_the_Void]

Thank you! I've been struggling with this zipper for my wheelchair blanket and now I can finally finish it!

[@leosrule5691]

Thank you sooo much!! I bought a huge zipper roll from you and zipper heads but didn't know how to attach them. Funny thing is, It's my first time doing this and im doing it on a huge project of curtains for my front porch. It's kind of like diving in the deep end your first time in the pool.!!! Wish me luck!!! (Ps, thank you for such great products at great prices as well as how-to videos. You're simply awesome!!!)

[@thezipperlady]

I also have a video for "The Fork Trick" that might help you.

[@leosrule5691]

@@thezipperlady Thank you, i saw that after i saw this one. But just from you showing me which way to point the zipper was helpful. But what was priceless was "pull the zipper apart to do it" AND the "give a little jiggle". Sounds so simple but to a newbie it meant everything because i was afraid to separate the zipper and not be able to get it back together again. Those two simple things worked so well that i didnt even have to cut off one side!!! I certainly appreciate you, Zipper Lady.!!!

[@dianekerry7848]

Thanks for this. I’d been struggling for ages until I found your instructions.

[@lorrainewallace2843]

Thank you so much for this tip, I’ve just put on seven sliders in no time

[@WowJaneP]

Oh thank you so so much you are a life saver I thought I was going to have to take one of the zipper heads off all together thank you👏👏

[@pattyb2294]

Glad I watched as I have been struggling trying to get a pull on for a pattern I am making. I will try this tomorrow when I have lessoned my frustration.

[@lauragasca5852]

That was really useful and easy! Thank you so much 🙏❤️

[@ken2633]

Wish I had seen this video before I sew coil zippers to my cushions. I struggled at putting the pull-head to the coil zipper. Thank you for very clear explanation.

[@angehammo1216]

Marvellous!! No pliers involved and I have just fixed my zip. Whoopee!! Thank you very much.

[@Minka17]

Thank you! I have been having trouble but your ways worked for me! You are wonderful for sharing your creativity!😊

[@raghavprasad]

this is by far the best method....thanks a ton!!!

[@victoriafelt3289]

Brilliant! Best way by FAR to do this!

[@daneshohad]

You saved me a lot of time, thank you, i literally almost through all my zippers without the pull to the bin.tnx again

[@mishmime]

Thank you for giving me the confidence to do this myself!!

[@donih5349]

Thank you!! You are a very good teacher!!

[@margiegooden4012]

Thank you so much...this is so much easier than anything else I've tried!!! So glad I ordered the extra zipper pulls for all the zippers I've been cutting to size.

[@15minoffreedom]

I DID IT..... THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH, I struggled because I didn't want to cut the one side. As soon as I did however it was quick as I viewed you in your video

[@shubbles1]

I thought I'd totally messed up my length of zipper...thanks for this video which saved me!

[@bonnietweten2816]

Omg thank you so much for showing this video. It worked.

[@joanncambridge7729]

This is soo much easier I have tried all the other way I watched on youtube this is the easiest way.

[@sutela2060]

Thank you so much for your great videos 😊❤

[@Wrightinottaw]

The crying has stopped!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 Thank you so much !💕💕💕

[@mariamason3062]

Thanks so much. I feel empowered!

[@thezipperlady]

Another Bionic Woman!!!!!!

[@letelilyfantfant4590]

Most things are easy when you just know HOW; you showed me how; i LOVE you; thank you SO much! 😊👍

[@crystalrobinson8959]

This is one of the most useful youtube videos I have ever watched. Thank you!

[@jimhogan3446]

Thank you. It was not as easy as it looked in the video but using your instructions I finally got it on. Thanks a Bunch !

[@caringuelich631]

Oh my Gosh! thank you so much! after hours of fighting this zipper...your video helped me to put both ends on in 2 minutes!

[@plmalin]

Thank you so much! I finally found your videos and they absolutely clicked! Thank you again!

[@embelliartistry1069]

Thank you for this tutorial! I almost gave up on doing it by myself.

[@saramccracken5342]

Really helpful thank you! I was afraid to buy these but now I will.

[@jessicaa1343]

Oh my gosh thank you!! I thought I was going to have to buy a new zipper.

[@kcpapercraft2565]

Thank you so much I was trying from the wrong end for hours 😂

[@JohanneBrunner]

I just made a Christmas project and the end of the zipper was not secured properly - I thought I would have to spend hours of making it again but thought I'd try YouTubing before tossing it. Success! Thank you and happy holidays!

[@jimnlindy]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. It's the most helpful one I have watched, even better than your previous ones.

[@fleurjoyce1111]

Thanks, this is by FAR the easiest way! Frustration over.

[@MargJMJ36]

Can you put it on by the butt end when the zip is open? Thank you for your help.

[@sandcroft2924]

i was looking for the back to back installation of gliders and THANKS YOU for making this video. i did front to front on my own but wasnt sure if the back to back was the same procedure.... it wa tough/ fiddly on smell zipper but i managed it . thanks once again xxxxx

[@MsCandyBags]

❤ Thank you soooo much for this information!

[@marilyncelestine5748]

Thank you. I wastef a whole hour, then I spent 1.5 minutes trying with you.

[@Ltweets30]

oh my god thank you so much! I've been trying for EVER to figure this out and it took me not even 10 seconds to do it watching this video. thank. you thank you thank you!!!

[@karibgl]

Thank you so much! I started with the V thing. I can see this will be so much better.

[@thezipperlady]

The V thing will work but just too fiddley for me! It only takes a couple of times to figure it out this way. Also, you might watch my FORK TRICK. Another easy way to put the pull on zipper tape.

[@belindakennedy9248]

Will have to give this a go on my daughters school skirt. As the zipper head pull broke, which means she can't pull the zipper up or down. I can't even just replace the pull as where it's meant to go is what is broken. So, a very big thank you for sharing this tip as it means I will save money, as I no longer need to buy a new uniform skirt for now.

[@9262361]

This is the best video ever. Thanks

[@carolthomas2825]

Thank you! I was losing my mind trying to get a slide on my zipper.

[@radioactivebanana6774]

Great video! So easy to understand!

[@SB-km5yp]

I have been given a roll of nylon zipper tape but no sliders. How do I tell what size sliders I need? Thank you for the video.

[@rikotachizz1286]

Thank you!!! VERY MUCH IT WAS SUCH AN HELPFUL VIDEO ...SOOOO HAPPY 😄

[@ulriketill8996]

Thank you so much - so easy the way you explain it :)

[@Novascotia101]

Thank You! That’s a great demo.

[@jannabiffert7064]

Thank you! You made it so easy!

[@saramccracken5342]

What are the advantages and disadvantages of both kinds of zippers? I have such confidence in your opinion after watching this brilliant and logical video!

[@thezipperlady]

#5 coil is more flexible but the #5 molded is cuter! Makes more of a statement. Go over to my website & check out #5 molded & very cool zippers...... TheZipperLady.com

[@sarawelder1]

thanks.. will be on your website soon!@@thezipperlady

[@dabbylynn]

Ive tried it the way you say. I followed along with my zipper with my zipper.. . I put one side on but cannot get the other side on. what am I doing wrong? Working on a nylon coil # 3

[@connieandersen5636]

Works perfectly. Thank you.

[@lugaruna]

Ow man i just had a very funny moment with my momXD. So i want to instal a dubbelsided zipper on a reversable plushy and i asked my mom if it's hard to make a zipper yourself and she said that it was very hard. My next tought was hmm i think im gonna check youtube to see if someone made a video about it. And here we are:p. Realy thank you so much for the short but informative video:).

[@RabbitConfirmed]

7:59 is this only possible if one side is longer than the other? What if both are same length? Do I have to cut one side first in order for it to work? EDIT: I cut it and it worked! THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!! Helped me soo much!

[@jackiefox7364]

This is so easy! I thought I'd have to replace the zipper in a cushion when the slider came off - what a timesaver! Thanks so much :)

[@asheryl1966]

Great video. Do you have any recommendations on where to buy the tape and pulls?

[@lystrageorge3395]

Thank you so much you explained it like a boss God Bless!!