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: If the teeth separate after zipping, use pliers to gently squeeze the back end of the slider. This tightens the "mouth" so it catches the teeth properly.

: Using a zipper foot on your sewing machine, stitch down one side of the zipper tape. When you reach the bottom, sew across the zipper tail, then turn and sew up the other side. 1 (1)zip

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: Open the fabric and iron the seam allowance flat on the wrong side. When you reach the bottom, sew across the

: Align your two fabric pieces with the "right" sides together. Mark the point where the bottom of the zipper will sit.

: Sew a basting stitch (a long, loose temporary stitch) from the top edge down to your mark. From that point to the end of the fabric, switch to a regular stitch and backstitch to secure it.

Inserting a zipper (often called a "centered" or "standard" zip) is a fundamental sewing skill. Laurens Top Tops recommends this method for cushions, skirts, and dresses as it creates two neat layers of fabric that meet to cover the teeth.