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: Trim one side of the zipper teeth down by about 1/4 inch. This creates a "lead" that makes it easier to guide the slider onto the other side first. Insert the Slider :

: Hold both tape ends firmly and pull the slider down onto the teeth. If the teeth don't align correctly, remove the slider and try again to avoid a bulging track . c2.zip

: If your zipper tape isn't quite long enough, you can "extend" it by sewing fabric tabs to the ends, which also provides a cleaner finish for the edges. : Trim one side of the zipper teeth down by about 1/4 inch

: Separate about 2–3 inches of the zipper tape at one end. If the teeth don't align correctly, remove the

Insert the second (shorter) side into the other track of the slider.

Slide the first side of the tape into the wider end of the zipper slider.

: For very long pieces like parkas or large bags , you can add two sliders facing in opposite directions (back-to-back or head-to-head) to create a double-ended zipper.