Making your own zippers from tape and pulls is easy, and it means you always have the length you need! 😉
Step 1
Trim the top edge of the zip tape to a straight edge.
![Step 1](http://blog.bettybp.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/zip-tutorial-pic-1-300x300.jpg)
Step 2
Pull the teeth open 5cm (2″), enough for you to work with, you can make it large if this easier for you to manage.
![Step 2](http://blog.bettybp.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/zip-tutorial-pic-2-300x300.jpg)
Step 3
Slide one side of your zipper tape into one side of you zip pull.
Stop just where the sides of the pull begin to narrow and the side edges begin.
![Step 3](http://blog.bettybp.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/zip-tutorial-pic-3-joined-300x300.jpg)
Don’t go all the way to the base of the pull at this time, let the zipper pull so the work for you.
Step 4
Insert the other side of the tape to the exact same point on the zip pull so the top edges of the tape line up.
![Step 4](http://blog.bettybp.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/zip-tutorial-step-4-300x300.jpg)
Step 5
Using your fingers, push on the base of the zip pull whilst moving the tape through the sides (you’ll hear clicking).
![Step 5](http://blog.bettybp.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/zip-tutorial-step-5-300x300.jpg)
Step 6
Once the tape has made it evenly to the base of the pull, place the tape and pull onto a flat surface.
Hold the tape down with two fingers and pull the zipper pull onto the tape, completing your zipper!
![Step 6](http://blog.bettybp.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/zip-tutorial-step-6-300x300.jpg)
To make a double zip, repeat these steps on the other end of your tape and meet in the middle.
Enjoy!