: Apply double-sided basting tape to the zipper tape to hold it in place against the fabric before sewing.
: Use a longer stitch length (such as a 6 mm straight stitch) and lower the thread tension to prevent the fabric from "shortening up" or puckering along the long run. ShadyLewds_Collection_2019.zip
: For very long items like parkas or sleeping bags, you can install two sliders. Slide the first one down so it is flush with the second, allowing the "piece" to be opened from both the top and bottom. : Apply double-sided basting tape to the zipper
: Cut your zipper tape to the desired length. To make threading easier, some crafters recommend trimming about half an inch of teeth off one side of the tape at the top. Thread the pull : Slide the first one down so it is
Putting together a "long piece" from a collection of zipper materials (often sold as "zipper by the yard" or "continuous zipper") involves connecting the zipper tape to a slider and sewing it into your project.
To give you more specific advice, are you working on a (like a jacket) or a large gear project (like a tent or bag)? Add Zipper Pull on Raw End of Tape Tutorial
: You can use a common kitchen fork as a makeshift jig by placing the pull face-down on the tines to hold it steady while you feed the tape through. Sewing and Installation