How to Whip Stitch a Zipper
Zippers are notorious for wearing out and breaking with use. Often, however, it is possible to repair a zipper instead of completely replacing it. One common thing that sometimes needs to be fixed on a zipper is the stop of the zipper. The stop is the plastic piece at the bottom of the zipper that prevents the zipper from being unzipped past a certain point. Whip stitch a new stop at the bottom of a zipper to repair your zipper. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Zip the zipper completely closed.
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Thread the needle with approximately 10 inches of thread. Pull the thread so that it is doubled on the needle and knot the ends securely.
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Insert the needle into the fabric on the left side of the zipper from the underside of the zipper. The needle should come up approximately 1/8-inch away from the zipper.
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Insert the needle back down into the fabric approximately 1/8-inch away from the zipper on the other side. This will make a stitch across the bottom of the zipper.
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Repeat steps 3 and 4 at least five times to make a sturdy stop for the zipper.
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Tie a double knot on the underside of the zipper to secure the new zipper stop. Clip the thread.
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References
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