How to knit a zip back together

You will often see me mention 'knitting' the zip back together in my tutorials. I have used this method for many years and I was quite surprised that no one else had discussed or shown how to do this method, so I thought I would show you how to do it.

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I use this method because it smoothly closes the zipper teeth back together again, which not only makes inserting the zip easier but, it also gives your project a professional and secure finish.

You can use this handy trick on all sewing tutorials instead of 'tacking' the zip together with a hand sewing needle and thread. 

It can be a little tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it you will able to do it quickly and effortlessly, and you will never hand tack again.

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Here is how to do it step by step -

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Also check out my video

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Step 1

Zip the zipper up to that it is roughly 1" / 2.5 cm open.

Step 2

Take a firm hold of each side of the zipper and match the zip teeth up where they would naturally sit together.

Step 3

Twist one side of the zipper upwards 90 degrees - this opens up the zip teeth wider. 

Step 4

Insert the widened teeth into the opposite teeth to connect them.

Step 5

Whilst keeping the connected teeth together, twist and straighten the zipper back out until you hear a click. 

Step 6

You will now have your first few teeth knitted together. 

Step 7

Knit the rest of the teeth together using a back and forth twisting motion making sure the teeth click into place. 

How to knit a zip back together video

Take a look at the video that I put together on how to knit a zip back together.