I have been trying for over an hour to get the 2nd side of the zipper to go into the zipper pull track, but it won’t go through. I am so frustrated! What am I doing wrong?
Thank you for commenting. You can try the Gypsy Zipper Jig which we find is really helpful when there's no fabric extension. You can find it here: sallietomato.com/products/gypsy-quilter-zipper-jig
O my God!! You are God sent. I almost threw the entire craft room away. I’ve been fighting with this super pull longer than it took to cut and prep all my pattern pieces. Thank you so much.
I tried SO many times to attach the zipper pull, but after watching your video I was able to do it on the first try. Thank you so much for the clear directions!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you, for this video!! I purchased a kit from you and my son accidentally pulled off the pull from the zipper tape😮 I thought it was ruined until I found this video. Thanks again, Jess!!🎉
Thank you so much for helping to add the pull. I was making it so hard and was ready to give up. I walked away and then went back to video and put 2 pulls on in just a couple minutes. 😄😄😄
Hi Sallie, thank you for your very helpful tutorial, however, I am managing to get the zipper pulls on reasonably easily but I find that the second side does not always end up being even and I have to start again. Do you have any hints and tips for this please? Also, can I apply all the zipper pulls at one time to a continuous tape and just pull one up as required without causing any issues to the zip?? Many thanks for any input re this. Moira
Thank you. I was able to use this to put the Pull back on a golf bag (which have many zippers). Since I had to work with the existing zipper (not a raw zipper tape), the challenge are all these loose fibers clogging the zipper. Cutting it like you said helped. I superglued the install side of the locked zipper to keep the Pull from reaching that end and coming off.
Hey kinda off topic but I got 10 meters of white zipper and I want it to be a different colour. According to you, do you think I can use some good fabric paint and paint that white part around the zip in my desired colour 😅? Will that be a good idea?
You are an absolute life saver, I was screaming with frustration the other night as I could NOT get it threaded, it was impossible!! I would say though to cut the zip a bit bigger than what you need in case there is a slight misalignment from this method of threading.
Add do leather work, pouches, clutches have put zippers in with leftover zipper material. Now all I need is a pull and I’m back in business. Thanks for video😅😅
Great question! The size of the zipper is determined by the width of the coil in millimeters. For example, size #5 is a 5mm wide coil. Please let us know if you have any further questions. :)
Thanks for your question! The beauty of the Sallie Tomato Zippers-by-the-Yard and our Zipper Pulls is that you can put the zipper pulls on from either end of the zipper tape.
Best tip out there! Just one question, does it matter what side of the zipper track to add the pull? My zipper tape has a slight "V" shape to them, so they have a bit of directionality ... Thanks again for your excellent video!!!
The zippers from Sallie Tomato can go either way-check to see if the zipper tape you have has the ability to be a double zipper-meaning two zipper pulls would meet in the middle and then pull to each side (like on our Casey or Hamilton bag)
So I can get the pull on, but it doesn’t close the zipper. It just runs up and down the zipper, but doesn’t lock the teeth closing the zipper. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks for asking your question. You may have us baffled on this one. Without seeing photos or a video clip, it's hard to say what might be happening. There might be a few things to check: are the zipper teeth or coils damaged in any way? is the zipper pull damaged? is the zipper pull the correct size and brand for the zipper tape? have you tried the same zipper pull on a different zipper tape, or a different pull on the same zipper tape. You're certainly welcome to contact us at info@sallietomato.com for further assistance. Thank you!
Sorry that you had issues with attaching the zipper pulls to the raw ends. We do offer an notion called the Gypsy Quilt Zipper Jig. Our customers have found this to be a great aid for them. sallietomato.com/products/gypsy-quilter-zipper-jig?_pos=1&_psq=zipper-jig&_ss=e&_v=1.0
@@SallieTomato I bought 1 of those. It came in a box that was to small for it, so it was bent. A lot of the reviews that People left said the same thing. I sent it back .
Sorry to hear you are having difficulties. It does take a little practice to get the hang of it. Feel free to email us at info@sallietomato.com if we can help you further on this.
Thank you for commenting. Another option is to try the Gypsy Zipper Jig which we find is really helpful when there's no fabric extension. You can find it here: sallietomato.com/products/gypsy-quilter-zipper-jig
I can't "just guide the other side of the zipper pull" into anything but beside the zipper pull! Maybe it's the name spelling. only "ie" Sallies can do it
Thanks for watching and commenting. We are sorry you are having difficulties with this, you could try using the Gypsy Quilter Zipper Jig to help with this as well: sallietomato.com/products/gypsy-quilter-zipper-jig
It cost me loads of nerves and half glass of wine but I did it! Thank you so much, highly appreciated 💓
Thank you for giving this a try and succeeding! Happy Sewing to you!
Short and sweet without killing people's time or giving them "warm welcomes to your world" - info delivered!
Thank you-we appreciate that.
Thank you so much for this tip… after 30min of struggling I came across your video and tried it and it worked first time!!!
Yah! That is so great to hear! Thank you so much for watching this video! :)
I know right!! I thought there had to be an easier way! lol
I have been trying for over an hour to get the 2nd side of the zipper to go into the zipper pull track, but it won’t go through. I am so frustrated! What am I doing wrong?
Thank you for commenting. You can try the Gypsy Zipper Jig which we find is really helpful when there's no fabric extension. You can find it here: sallietomato.com/products/gypsy-quilter-zipper-jig
Same with me. This task makes one a nervous wreck! I didn't manage even with a gadget i bought.
Had been struggling for an hour, watched your video and got it within 2 mins. Thank you!!! 🎉❤
Wow! I can't believe how easy this was. Thank you for this🤩. Now I can save any left-over zipper tapes. 🏵
Yes you can! We are so glad you found this video helpful! Thanks for watching. :)
Thank you! I had no idea how to add a zipper pull and your tutorial was perfect. It worked like a charm.
That's great! We are so glad this worked well for you! Thanks for commenting and letting us know! :)
What a wonderful tip. Thank you so much. Works perfectly.
You are most welcome! Thank you so much for watching and letting us know this worked well for you! Happy Sewing! :)
Oh my goodness I've wasted so much time trying to add the zipper pull. Your tutorial worked for me first go. Thank you ❤
So glad that this tutorial was helpful!
I should have watched your video before wasting 30 min trying on my own lolol took me like 10 seconds after watching this! THANK YOU!!!
O my God!! You are God sent. I almost threw the entire craft room away. I’ve been fighting with this super pull longer than it took to cut and prep all my pattern pieces. Thank you so much.
You're welcome - glad it worked out!
For crying out loud!!!!
That was so easy.
Thank You!!!
So happy to hear that.
I tried SO many times to attach the zipper pull, but after watching your video I was able to do it on the first try. Thank you so much for the clear directions!!
Great! We are delighted you found this helpful. Thank you so much for watching! :)
Ohhh- that's how you do it! That's awesome! And, now I will stop pulling out my hair! Thk u! Awesome video- short, sweet, and so helpful! Thk u!!!!
You are so welcome!!
Thank you!!! I was sitting here getting so frustrated putting these 25 pulls on! LOL
We are so glad you found this video and hopefully you won't be frustrated by this process again. Thank you so much for watching!
YOU’RE A SAINT! I’ve been trying to put a pull on this zipper FOR HALF AN HOUR 😂
We are so glad you found this helpful! :) Thank you for watching!
THANKYOU SO MUCH ! I've watched a few videos, this one was the best
You are most welcome! We are so glad this video helped! Thanks for taking the time to comment and let us know. :)
Omg THANK YOU! This is SO easy I’ve been trying for 15 minutes and you got me there in one lol. Much love ❤
You are so very welcome.
I have watched other videos, and I almost gave up, but this one was really easy. Thank you!
That is great! We are so glad you found this tutorial helpful! Thank you so much for watching :)
Thank you thank you thank you. Seriously I have been trying to do this for hours! You're a life-saver :)
We are so glad you found this video helpful! Thank you for letting us know! Happy Sewing! :)
Omg this was the fastest way I've seen it taught. Thank you
We are so glad this worked well for you! Thanks for commenting and letting us know!
This is the easiest way I have seen to put on a zipper pull. Thank you very much!!!!
You are most welcome! Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you, thank you, thank you, for this video!! I purchased a kit from you and my son accidentally pulled off the pull from the zipper tape😮 I thought it was ruined until I found this video. Thanks again, Jess!!🎉
You are so welcome!!! Thank you for watching and happy sewing to you!
Thank you so much for helping to add the pull. I was making it so hard and was ready to give up. I walked away and then went back to video and put 2 pulls on in just a couple minutes. 😄😄😄
Great!! Glad to hear you were successful!! Happy Sewing!!
This is the best explanation of all the videos I’ve watched and I’ve watched many. Thanks so much for your help!
Thank you for letting us know and taking the time to comment!
I don't know WHY this is so difficult! Thank you for taking the frustration away! Lol
You are so welcome! We are so glad you found this tutorial helpful! :)
Thank you thank you
I have been struggling with this for longer than I want to admit
Your way is the first way that has worked
💯 winner 🥇
You are welcome! Thank you so much for watching! :)
So easy and straightforward! Thank you!
You are welcome.
My God, this is the only tutorial that worked for me :’D I needed to fix my suitcase asap and this saved me. Thank you for the simple tutorial!
You're welcome!
I can't thank you enough! Been trying everything and your process works beautifully!
Hi Gail! That is great to hear! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! :)
It works!!! First time I tried it. Thank you.
Yah that is wonderful! Thank you for commenting and letting us know! Happy sewing to you! :)
Thank you so much this helped me 🙏
You are most welcome! We are so glad this video helped you! :)
Thank you for this information. I spent hours and a pair of pliers trying to make this work.
Thank you for watching the video and we hope you found this helpful for your next project!
Hi Sallie, thank you for your very helpful tutorial, however, I am managing to get the zipper pulls on reasonably easily but I find that the second side does not always end up being even and I have to start again. Do you have any hints and tips for this please? Also, can I apply all the zipper pulls at one time to a continuous tape and just pull one up as required without causing any issues to the zip?? Many thanks for any input re this. Moira
Yes, you are able to add them all at the same time. The Zipper jig is very helpful as well if they are uneven.
Such a perfectly simple instruction! Perfect! Thank you!
We are glad that you enjoyed our tutorial. We hope that it makes it easier for you to use our wonderful zippers. Happy Sewing!
I love YOU TUBE & You!
Great, short & visually pleasing video!
Thx!😊
Great to hear-thank you
Thank you. I was able to use this to put the Pull back on a golf bag (which have many zippers). Since I had to work with the existing zipper (not a raw zipper tape), the challenge are all these loose fibers clogging the zipper. Cutting it like you said helped. I superglued the install side of the locked zipper to keep the Pull from reaching that end and coming off.
Great idea! We're glad this video was helpful to you!
Thank you!!! This saved me so much frustration!
Yah! That is great! Thank you for watching! :)
Hey kinda off topic but I got 10 meters of white zipper and I want it to be a different colour. According to you, do you think I can use some good fabric paint and paint that white part around the zip in my desired colour 😅? Will that be a good idea?
You could test some dye with it on a portion to see if you like it.
You are an absolute life saver, I was screaming with frustration the other night as I could NOT get it threaded, it was impossible!! I would say though to cut the zip a bit bigger than what you need in case there is a slight misalignment from this method of threading.
Great to hear that it helped.
Add do leather work, pouches, clutches have put zippers in with leftover zipper material. Now all I need is a pull and I’m back in business. Thanks for video😅😅
You are most welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting. Happy sewing to you! :)
Thank you thank you. I too have been trying for at least 30 min then I thought maybe RUclips can show me. Thank you so much.
You are so welcome.
OMG...life changing tip. Thank you so much.
You are so welcome-I am glad this helped!
It does work :D This saved me a lot of time, thanks!
We are always happy to hear of success stories from our videos! Happy Sewing!!
Thank you so much! I was about to give up until i saw this tutorial. I actually was able to do it without cutting one end shorter than the other. ❤
That's great that you had success with our tutorial. Make sure to share you bags. #sallietomato. Happy Sewing!
Excellent tutorial! Thank you ever so much! ❤🤓
You are welcome
Oh my gosh. Thank you so much. I've been struggling with this.
Hi Susan, You are welcome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. :)
Thank you so much for the tip. I got it immediately I watched your video 🙏
So happy to hear that.
thank you! I was struggling with this and you saved me!
Hi Barbara! That is great! We are delighted you found this tutorial helpful. Thank you so much for watching. :)
Brilliant! Got it first time, thank you for sharing 😊
Fantastic!
This was a game changer! Thank you!
Glad to hear that.
that's how to make a 40ft zipper......with some extra sail cloth to stiffen the leader(s) ....simply genious, great demo
Thank you so much.
Thanks best tutorial yet
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting! :)
This saved me!! Thank you so much!!
Glad you liked the video! Happy Sewing!
BLESS YOU FOR THIS
We are so glad you found this tutorial helpful! Thank you for watching! :)
Hi I’ve been given a zipper roll ( plastic teeth) without the sliders. How can I tell what size slider it takes?
Great question! The size of the zipper is determined by the width of the coil in millimeters. For example, size #5 is a 5mm wide coil. Please let us know if you have any further questions. :)
Thank you! So simple!
You are welcome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! :)
Does this work for nylon zippers too?
Yes this technique will also work on nylon zippers. I do recommend to give our zippers a try. You won't be disappointed. Happy Sewing!!
OMG! It worked. Thanks 😅
Yaaah! That's awesome and we are so glad! Happy sewing with zippers! :)
Thanks, I forget how to do this when I haven’t done it for awhile.
You are welcome. Glad it was helpful.
Can you remove a zipper chain from one jacket and add it onto another jacket?
These zippers are for sew in and not separating zippers. Thank you
Thank You, Sallie. I love you! SO MUCH. 😩😅
You are most welcome! Thank you so much for watching. :)
how do you know which end to put the pull on?
Thanks for your question! The beauty of the Sallie Tomato Zippers-by-the-Yard and our Zipper Pulls is that you can put the zipper pulls on from either end of the zipper tape.
Thank you! And thanks for the great video!
@@darrellfleury5394 you are most welcome! Thank you for watching! :)
Thank you! it worked. I'm so happy
Awesome!!
You make it look so easy!!
It is! ;) You can do it! It just takes a little practice.
Best tip out there! Just one question, does it matter what side of the zipper track to add the pull? My zipper tape has a slight "V" shape to them, so they have a bit of directionality ... Thanks again for your excellent video!!!
The zippers from Sallie Tomato can go either way-check to see if the zipper tape you have has the ability to be a double zipper-meaning two zipper pulls would meet in the middle and then pull to each side (like on our Casey or Hamilton bag)
that was magical omg thank you!!
Your are most welcome!
So simple; thank you.
You're welcome!
Bless you for this video!!❤
Thank you so much. We are so glad that you found it helpful.
Thank you thank you thank you!
You are so welcome! And thank you for watching! :)
I definitely need more practice, but I'll try this new technique. I had just about given up!
much appreciated as easy as pie once you told how.
That is wonderful-but now I am thinking I want some dessert!! :)
Brilliant thanks. Very helpful.
So glad you enjoyed the tutorial. Zippers can be difficult to work with. Make sure to share your finished projects. #sallietomato
Thank you I’ve been struggling with this for a while
Great tutorial 🥰
You are welcome! We are delighted you found this tutorial helpful! :)
Thank you so much.❤
So I can get the pull on, but it doesn’t close the zipper. It just runs up and down the zipper, but doesn’t lock the teeth closing the zipper. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks for asking your question. You may have us baffled on this one. Without seeing photos or a video clip, it's hard to say what might be happening.
There might be a few things to check: are the zipper teeth or coils damaged in any way? is the zipper pull damaged? is the zipper pull the correct size and brand for the zipper tape? have you tried the same zipper pull on a different zipper tape, or a different pull on the same zipper tape. You're certainly welcome to contact us at info@sallietomato.com for further assistance. Thank you!
I have been trying it this way on 4 zippers for 3 hours and it is not working for me. Maybe zipppes are cheaply made
Sorry that you had issues with attaching the zipper pulls to the raw ends. We do offer an notion called the Gypsy Quilt Zipper Jig. Our customers have found this to be a great aid for them. sallietomato.com/products/gypsy-quilter-zipper-jig?_pos=1&_psq=zipper-jig&_ss=e&_v=1.0
@@SallieTomato I bought 1 of those. It came in a box that was to small for it, so it was bent. A lot of the reviews that People left said the same thing. I sent it back .
@@cathyscreations1954 sorry to hear that, please reach out to info@sallietomato regarding the jig.
What they all said! TYVM!
You're welcome! We are delighted you found this tutorial helpful! :)
Excellent!
Thank you so much for watching! :)
Wow. That’s helpful. Thanks!!
I struggled with thank you!!!!
Great! Thank you for letting us know! We are so happy you found this tutorial helpful! :)
Thank u! Very helpful!
You're welcome!
Magical!
BEAUTIFUL! I was sitting here wrestling with this for like 15 minutes. Coming here first next time.
That sounds like a great plan. Thank you
Why is my zipper not joining together once the zipper closer is put on
Your zipper should join together easily.
Thanks! Very helpful!
Glad to hear that.
oh my gosh thank you for this.
You are welcome! We are so glad you found this tutorial helpful! :)
I wish I could get this to work😢
Sorry to hear you are having difficulties. It does take a little practice to get the hang of it. Feel free to email us at info@sallietomato.com if we can help you further on this.
I already cut the zipper tape to size. If I do it this way, my zipper will be too short.
It should not.
Your video helped 🎉
Glad it helped-thank you
why does it look so easy and the zipper slips on their so see in the video but when I do it IT DOESN'T and I struggle????
Thank you for commenting. Another option is to try the Gypsy Zipper Jig which we find is really helpful when there's no fabric extension. You can find it here: sallietomato.com/products/gypsy-quilter-zipper-jig
I can't "just guide the other side of the zipper pull" into anything but beside the zipper pull! Maybe it's the name spelling. only "ie" Sallies can do it
Thanks for watching and commenting. We are sorry you are having difficulties with this, you could try using the Gypsy Quilter Zipper Jig to help with this as well:
sallietomato.com/products/gypsy-quilter-zipper-jig
THANK U SM❤
Thank you for watching!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
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Yeah I can spin basketball on my fingertip but I can't install a zipper pull. LOL
Take your time-or use a zipper jig that we sell-super helpful.
Blurry, can't see what you are doing.
Thank you for your comment. This helps our team to make sure future videos will be clear. Happy Sewing!!
you spelled yourname wrong... 😜(like my great-grandmother, but y was more popular during the boomer years, so my parents changed it)
How nice! :) Thanks for commenting! :)
Awesome, thanks 😊
You're welcome 😊