28 May 2016

Zipper Tab Tutorial

For a long time, I've been frustrated with making end tabs for zippers. They never stay put before sewing, I can't use pins without bloodshed, and there's always some stray thread or corner sticking out. One day I was reading a post about not-so-fiddly Sew Together bag tabs, and I had a revelation. I tried it out. I posted that I'd figured out a new way to do zipper tabs on Instagram. And I promised a tutorial. That was ...some time ago. But I've sent the tutorial to a few friends, and with their successes, it's time to share it with everyone!


The PDF is more detailed and has some optional bits to follow, such as how to customize the size of the tab. For those of you who are experienced, here's the good parts version, for a simple tab:

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Please share by pointing others to this blog post, and not distributing the PDF. This way I can continue to improve the tutorial! Thanks :)




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15 comments:

  1. Nicole MaroonMay 29, 2016 at 11:50 AM

    I love this!

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  2. DebbieJune 1, 2016 at 9:27 PM

    This is great, Yeechi! I'm going to link to it in my next newsletter, and of course, try it next time I make a zip pouch! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Faye BurdenJune 3, 2016 at 5:40 PM

    Thank you for this update. I just cut out six more wristlets so will sure try it. I love these wristlet. I did enlarge my pattern to 8 X 12.5 and now they are perfect for me.

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  4. NancyJune 3, 2016 at 10:50 PM

    Thanks for posting this information on zippers. The way I've been doing them isn't near as easy or as neat.

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  5. UnknownJune 4, 2016 at 7:24 AM

    I have been just folding mine over then stitching and turning but sometimes they slip a little . I will try your method it looks easier to get a good fit. Thank you for posting this.

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  6. Sassze OneJune 4, 2016 at 7:26 AM

    This is much neater then other ways I have seen it done. I will have to try this it looks way more professional then the other ways I have seen... Good Job!

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  7. Marsha LawrenceJune 4, 2016 at 10:05 AM

    I'm just starting to design my own bag patterns and this is going into my instructions, linking to you of course. I'm so glad someone shared the link in the Sew Canadian group. Now, I'm going to share it in my group as well. But first, I have to go check out the rest of your blog.

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  8. Barbara HouriganJune 4, 2016 at 2:15 PM

    I do my zipper tabs this way and have found that if I prepress that final 'tucked in' end UNDER...it finishes up faster and neater. THanks for sharing this.

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    1. Judith ClaussJune 4, 2016 at 7:34 PM

      Cool Barbara!!

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    2. YCJune 4, 2016 at 10:09 PM

      I knew I couldn't be the only one! :) Do you mean like pressing a hem before you sew the tube? I'm horrible at doing that evenly; I end up avoiding it when I can. But I can see how that could help!

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  9. Judith ClaussJune 4, 2016 at 7:35 PM

    Excellent method. I plan to try it on my next bag. Thanks for sharing!!

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  10. Cathie HorneNovember 23, 2016 at 4:06 AM

    Thanks for the PDF tutorial. This looks like a very neat finish

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  11. SueNovember 23, 2016 at 3:11 PM

    Thank you. Well done!

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  12. BerjoDecember 28, 2016 at 2:46 AM

    Thank you. Super!

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  13. Susan PrayOctober 31, 2017 at 5:41 PM

    Thanks for the PDF, this is by far a superior method for zipper tabs. I love it, perfect every time.

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