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Summary: To install the zipper, you need to first baste the top section together. Learn how to make a handbag from recycled jeans in this free fashion video.
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Karen Weisman Karen Weisman graduated from Boston University with a degree in Hotel and Food Management. Since then, she has helped a national grocery store chain develop a... read more
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Questions & AnswersOkay, to install the zipper, we need to first baste the top section together. I just threw a few pins in there. You want to set your, for basting, you want to set your stitch length to the longest stitch length. And just using a normal seam allowance, a a five eighths seam allowance, just baste right across the top. You want to baste because this stitching is going to be removed once we install our zipper. And then take it to the ironing board, and press the seam open. So open up the fabric like this, and press the seam open, like this. You can install your zipper, and if you need guidance on installing zippers, you can look for my series on zipper installation.
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