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Thank you for this tutorial! I did zipper tabs for the first time, following your tutorial, and I am completely sold! I gave you a shout out in both my KZread video and my Instagram post in gratitude for introducing me to this technique and saving my sanity. 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

6 күн бұрын

I'm so glad your zipper tabs worked out Lola😊

@mylolamakes

6 күн бұрын

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Thank you! Me, too! The dilemma was quite frustrating, ha ha. You are a great blessing!

Thank you Christine...your pouches are great...you are the best!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

7 күн бұрын

You are so welcome Hope. Thank you😀

The absolute BEST video I've seen for how to add tabs to zippers and the detailed explanation along each step is superb!! I will be recommending this video to people who want to learn how to do this! Thank you so much!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you so much Nancy ☺️

Best tutorial on zips I have watched! Seriously have watch quite a few and this made following so easy, thank you.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful Veronica. Thank you😁

The best tutorial of zipper tabs. I watched many videos but yours is the best! Thank you!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

6 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you so much Teri😀

Excellent video and clear visuals as well as explanations. Can’t wait to make my next zipper bag. Best EVER!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

12 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you Constance😀

Thank you thank you. Zipper applications have always been a small challenge for me. I want to make several project bags for family members and want them to look really nice. Your video is just exactly what I need!!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

11 күн бұрын

Happy to help Rhoda. Thank you😁

❤ the way you explain, everything so clearly, thanks for sharing.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Aida😁

I may or may not have cried ( :) ) after so many failed zipper tab attempts and now watching your video and I am like OMG this is the best video I have ever watched. You made me sew hundreds of zipper bags without any fear or disappointment. I am so lucky to come across your channel, God bless you!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

3 ай бұрын

That's so wonderful Banu. Thank you so much😀

@maryfisher2017

Ай бұрын

I can not tell you how much this video has helped me! I am so excited to finally make the zipper tabs the right way! Lots of tutorials "zip" right thru that part and I've never made a zipper pouch look as good as it should. You are a life saver!!! Thank you so very very much! ❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

Ай бұрын

@maryfisher2017 that's awesome Mary. Thank you😀

Love your instructions, and I love your accent. I’m from the USA and I LOVE you accent! Thank you for the demonstration! Best tutorial on zips and tabs!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

Thank you SO much for this very informative tutorial. It's the first time I've actually understood about measuring for a zip. ❤ I've still some work to do with squaring things of though 😂

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful Roz. I'm still always working on improvements too😀

thank you SO much for this tutorial. I just finished a zipper bag last night and was very disappointed with the strangely angled corners on either side of my zipper. Back to the drawing board for me - with a much better way of doing this. I am saving this video for future use as it is absolutely brilliant!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

6 ай бұрын

Hope this one works for you Cynthia😀

your zipper putting the zip on was amazing. I have been fighting these for a year. I will try this idea

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

4 ай бұрын

You can do it Andrea. Thank you😊

A very instructional video. I am making bags with continuous zips. Hard for me to get the slides on. I watched a video showing to snip 1/2” off one side of the zip, put slide on longer side then add slide to shorter piece. It helped me. You make it look so easy. Thank you for an enjoyable video.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

Ай бұрын

Thanks Mona. You really don't need to snip off bits from the zip. It just takes practice, and it does get easier. 😀

You have by far the best tutorial for zips!!!!!!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much😁

Excellent video and so well explained .. from now on .. this is the only way to sew zippers … thank you.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Marie. It's certainly my preferred way😁

Excellent tutorial ,I will make a bag using your instructions,easier then another I had followed.TFS.I will get some double sided fabric tape.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

Ай бұрын

Thank you. The DS tape is a game changer😁

thank you so much, great tutorial, just what I needed :)

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

11 күн бұрын

That's wonderful Robyn.😁

I ordered the endless zippers. Lots of endless zippers. Oh. My. Word. I could NOT get the zipper heads on the tape. I put them away. Tried another day. Nope. Frustrated! Put them away again. 3rd try. Nope. Tossed them all in the sewing room trash. Days later, I see this video. I dug them out of the trash for one. last. try. Good glory. I've been holding the tongue the wrong way! Who knew such a simple thing could cause so much trouble? Guess who can put a zipper head on without effort now? Yeah. This knucklehead. Love your videos. Love your accent. You're so pleasant to listen to! Thank you for this video.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

Ай бұрын

That's so awesome Nanny C. I'm so glad you mastered the zip. It's all in the way you held your tongue😁

Hi Christine, I just received your lovely post card in the mail today. It was so kind of you to send it to me. I had a long day today and seeing your card was such a fun surprise. Also thank you for your kind words. I hope you have a lovely day! Thanks again 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

That's wonderful Donna, and thank you for the bag. I use it every day😀

Thank you so much Christine I really really enjoyed watching you take us all through this. I’ve got to say, you have explained and demonstrated how to do this remarkably well. I’m a seasoned sewer and I think you did this perfectly. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Cyril😁

Hello. Zippers have always been my nightmare in my bag making crafts. Your slow and detailed tips and tricks demonstration give me the courage to stop hating this step. Thanks for your teaching presentation .

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome Orlando. Thank you😀

Thank you so much Christina, I finally have been able to see which way around I need to turn the main fabric and lining and seam allowances at the the junction of the lining and main fabric when putting a zip in. Very useful video, thumbs up !👍👍

@lisapalesch-hawk6627

9 ай бұрын

Thank you 🎉🎉🎉

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome Cilou. I'm glad it was helpful😀

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Lisa😀

I have just returned to sewing after several years. I did a crafting challenge to raise money for MND. Fortunately I didn't need to sell my crafts as my zipper pouches were so wonky. I struggled so much with the zips but now I have a guide and a mentor who has clearly showed me the way. Maybe I will be able to sell my zipper bags after this tutorial. Thank you so much Christine.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

3 ай бұрын

You're so very welcome Jacqui. Thank you🙂

Thank you for sharing Christine .hope your well . Xx

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

Ай бұрын

My pleasure Karen. Thank you😀

I've only started working with zippers few weeks ago and have been looking at lots of zipper videos and This is the way to do it! i love the way you explained...great details and patience ! Thanks for sharing...

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Janet. All the best with your zipper journey😁

Perfect explanation to do your zippers and doing the the sewing of the zippers. I been doing this for years and it works every time, perfectly. Don’t know what those sticks are for but maybe pushing out the corners of our bags. Another great tutorial!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Debbie. The sticks are for poking out corners😀

What a great explanation for the zipper tabs. Thanks!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Marlyn😁

Great tutorial Christine. Love the fabrics you picked, very pretty. 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

Thanks janet. I'm glad you enjoyed it😀

Here is another round of thanks, Christine. A few nights ago I watched this video and saw that you do several steps differently than I do them. Well, I have made two zippered pouches since then and you're right; your methods are quicker and easier. Your tab method is quicker and does not show any stitching (which my method did). Top stitching just the outer bag (vs of both the outer and lining together) is quick and makes it easier to do a lining. Also, with your tip about lining up edges, it make it a snap to sew the outer bag and lining separately and give a more polished look. (I used to include the top and lining in the side hems and would then overcast the raw edges.) Thanks again.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Michael. I'm so glad this video has been helpful. Thank you😀

You are such a patient and knowledgeable teacher! Thank you!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much😁

Christine, great tutorial on zipper installation. You explain everything in detail and so easy to understand. ❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Rose😁

Love this video. I have watched so many videos to try and get my tabs right instead of the dents. This is magic!!!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

6 ай бұрын

Glad it helped Sharna. thank you😀

Wonderful tutorial, this is the first time I have managed perfect tabs and corners.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

That's wonderful Sue. Well done!😁

Thankyou so much for the very in depth tutorial. It assisted me a great deal as I always have trouble when sewing the sides of the bag. Because I lose flexibility in my arthritic fingers , the close up views have helped me immensely. I make a lot of pouches with upholstery swatches, which my grandson brings from his work in a furniture shop. They are so useful for gifts. And with six grandsons and partners, they are always appreciated whatever the size. Thankyou once again. I hope you find a use for the sticks. Perhaps eating very long pasta. LOL.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Carol. Thank you😁

Thank you, I needed this. No matter how careful I am with zips, it still comes out crooked or puckered so I get frustrated. These tips helped!

@cbereal

9 ай бұрын

I needed this too. I haven't been able to get the ends coming out very nicely even though I have watched many bags being made with Christina. Seeing that you only topstitch to the tab makes a lot of sense. I'm going straight way to make one before I forget! Thank you for the thorough explanation. Really helps.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful for you Di😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Catherine. Thank you😊

Thank you for sharing your expertise, Christine. A very thorough explanation and demonstration.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Inna😁

Thank you for answering several of my questions about installing zippers!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

7 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Laurie😀

When I used 50 years of zippers taken from dresses and other clothing, even some jackets, I was having to add tabs due to fraying. They looked fantastic. After a year or so, I couldn't believe it, but I ran out of zippers. So I ordered some. I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. Then I saw people putting tabs on. Following instructions from other channels, they were creating enormous bulk. Then I saw your channel. You put on tabs like I had been doing with my repurposed zips, but couldn't figure out the math. Thank you so much! I was overthinking, as usual. I love your channel. ❤😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Sharon. It's funny how we tend to overthink things, then find a really simple solution. Story of my life!😀

Wow, what a good video! You give us so many very good tips! Sometimes it is just little tips that solve problems, and you gave those too!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Julie😀

Thank you for your clear and easy-to-follow tutorial. Perfect edges for any bag! Love it! Keep your videos coming. Love to learn more from you. God bless you.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Lily😁

Brilliant! very, very helpful and timely, as I'm having a bag-making spree this week. Thank you so much!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful Marian. Happy sewing! 😀

That color shirt is brilliant on you!! 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

6 ай бұрын

Oh thank you!😀

You are excellent at teaching. Just love watching and learning from you…. Plus I have an Aunt from Australia she came over as a war bride an never lost her Aussie accent.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Carol.😀

Thank you Christy I really like your videos you are really good explaining everything 🙏God bless you

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

7 ай бұрын

Glad you like them Amalia. Thank you 😊

wonderful job thank you

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much😀

This tutorial is just what I've been looking for. I always have a round bunching at my zip tab corners. I didn't know how to improve it. Now I do. Thank you.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

7 ай бұрын

That's fabulous Tina. Hope they turn out perfectly for you now😀

love this tutorial, you did best. the tutorial keep me off from anxiety when facing with zippers. great video and best for refrence on zippers.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Zaleha😁

This is a great refresher video. Thanks Christine…!!!❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome Kimberly. Thank you 😊

You are an excellent teacher! ❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Judy😀

Thank you. This is an excellent tutorial. I appreciate the time you took to help people like me. I’m intrigued by the double sided zipper tape and will look for that. Can’t wait to try this out.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Happy sewing!😁

Thank you so very much, so much detail, I’m extremely grateful. 💕

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

6 ай бұрын

You're very welcome welcome Diane😄

Yes indeed your video is truly enjoyable and effective. Thank you for sharing

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Fungai😀

Great video. The “Butler Method” is another great way to do bag-zips. Lets the bag open wider.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you! I did the Butler method video a few months back😁

very well done I needed that one as i just did a zipper in a pouch and not as neat of a job as this is with the tabs . Helpful and I thought the tools you received were pokers as well to help with the points and poking out My sewing tools would not be complete if I didn't have a sort of poker. Mine is wooden and looks like a knitting needle without the top LOVE it

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped Joyce. Thank you😀

Thanks Christine. I’ll have to practice more with the open ended zips. You made it look so easy. Why do some tutorials put the zipper on the teeth then take it all the way to the bottom and off the other end and then place it back on again? I hope this is making sense. I think your way makes much more sense to me. 👍👍👍

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Christine. I pull mine through sometimes as it helps to sew the ends closed more easily when the slider is in the middle. Also if you use two sliders, you need to run one through then the other😁

Thank you for this clarification of putting these bags together.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Linda. Thank you😁

Thanks Christine, I finally mastered this technique, once you get it its the easiest way, love your pokers too.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

That's awesome Faye. love the pokers too😁

I concur with all the comments, wonderful, just wonderful! Thank you so much Christine. My measurements were different but I did just as you suggest and the pouch turned out really well.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

That's fabulous Claire. I'm glad it was a huge success😊

Really well done - thank you so much for your clear explanation, much appreciated!!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Julia😄

Excellent tutorial Christine.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

6 ай бұрын

Thank you Penny 😊

Exelente tutorial, muy bien explicado Gracias por compartir tus conocimientos 😊🤗

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

5 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Teresa. Thank you😁

Thank you for doing this video. I curse the zipper every time I put one in. Now I know how to sew a zipper. Yipee

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 ай бұрын

My pleasure Kathy. Well done on mastering the zipper😀

This is one of the most helpful tutorials I’ve seen. Thank you so much for so much detail. I really like your method for making the zipper tabs. I swear you read my mind, I was going to ask you what is the significance of the extra piece around your foot? Just at that moment you explained what it was! A “safety rail”, sort of. Very interesting. Love your videos.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Debbie😁

Excellent and precise tutorial. Thank you.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

6 ай бұрын

Thank you Rosy😁

Thank you Christine, great explanation.. you make it all look simple 😘

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome Helen. Thank you😁

Excellent!! thank youb😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

6 ай бұрын

Thank you too Diane 😁

Wonderful video, Christine! Many thanks.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Sylvia😊

I think she is talking about making and using interfacing on the back of your quilt. It does not show on the top of your quilt; and, it is very neat and attractive on the back of the quilt (depending on what fabric is used). ❤❤❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Arvetta. After some research, I did a video on it today😊

Thank you for the detailed instructions .... 💜

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome Juanita. Thank you😀

Thank you.

thank you so much for such an indepth explanation great tutorial thank you Christine

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Gilly😀

This is amazing tutorial git my attention thisbis my next project to focus on zippers theyve alwys intimidated me not today not any more. Thank you

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

4 ай бұрын

Thant's wonderful. Thank you😀

The prodders look like turning tools to poke corners out

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

Thanks kathy. That's what I thought too. It is just that!😊

Very clear tutorial. Thank you!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Dannie😀

Another great tutorial, thank you for taking the time to share

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Debra😁

Awesome video Christine. Sewed a zip with tabs today and it came out horrible! Dented/bunched sides. Video I watched to make my pouch did not mention to NOT sew all the way to the end of the fabric when sewing on the zip. After watching your video and learning exactly where to stop sewing at the zipper tabs it all makes sense now. Can’t wait to try it tomorrow. Thank you so much for your clear, precise video. I have learned so much from you!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

I hope the next ones work perfectly for you Cat😀

OOOOOOOOOOh. always need more info on getting a neat finish! thank you!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Kirsten. Thank you😁

Thank you. I tried the Butler method but I like your zipper tabs better.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. I prefer this method too😀

Thank you 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

You're welcome Marilyn 😊

Thank you so much, Christine.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

7 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Dahbia😁

Thanks. Great zip tab technique

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Seren🙂

Just what I needed to learn. Thank you!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful Linda😁

Thanks!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Mary😀

Excellent tutorial. Thank you very much.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Pat. Thank you😁

Great video, thank you Christine ❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome Melahat😊

Thank you for such a clear explanation, Christine. I've been successfully making zippered bags for a few years now, but your suggestion to be consistent with all bags (using a 1/4" seam and 3/4" tab measurements) and the way you did the tabs are both quicker and easier than what I've been doing. Thank you, too, for mentioning how challenging putting on the number 3 zipper heads on, too, as they have frustrated me in the past. And lastly, thank you for giving the idea of using the snipped off part of the zipper tape as tabs or handles. They always seemed too good to throw away but I didn't know what to do with them.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Michael. Thank you 😊

I wish I had seen this tutorial before I sewed my zipper pouches. I had those rounded corners and hated them. No more. Now that I know better, I can do better. Many thanks!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome Terri. Thank you😀

Wonderful video. Watching fro Maine USA

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Peggy. Glad you enjoyed it😁

This was an excellent tutorial, thank you, Christine... I believe the chopsticks were for poking add to corners. She used the word proder ha

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

They sure were Jan. Thank you😀

Ooh I like the tape positioning. I’ll do it your way. Much better than glue. 😳

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

7 ай бұрын

Oh yes, the tape is less messy, and can be repositioned. I'd get glue everywhere😀

Love this detail at side seams

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Vicki😁

I love your video you are so precise

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Cindy😀

Thank you so much, this was awesome!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

You're so welcome Cindy. Thank you 😊

Thank you. Great demonstration ❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you😁

Thank you so much. This is very helpful.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome. Thank you😀

I'm a professional dressmaker and always struggled with the corners of zips on bags. I'm going to put this to the test right away! Question: what is a hump jumper? I always use a screwdriver tip and put pressure on the front of the foot. It helps with getting over the bulk. Thanks for your video!❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

4 ай бұрын

Karen, a hump jumper is a plastic gadget that helps you go over thick seams. You've probably used thick fabric pieces instead, or even adjusted your presser foot. Here's a video I did a while back showing what it is😁 kzread.info/dash/bejne/lKqpt9ttaMLdXco.htmlsi=o1yJqvJBBMxwfyR4

An excellent video, thank you.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Dorna. Thank you😀

Great video! Thank you! 😍

@ChristinesHomeAffairs

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome Pam. Thank you 😊