Welcome back to my almost outdated blog :(((( I am very busy at school that is why i neglect updating this blog. Anyhow, I am back! ^____^ and i am going to share you guys a DIY, I got time do so last Thursday because of the holiday, this idea was inspired by one of the things that you can do to a broken zipper which i got on pinterest. And this one is what attracted me most......So, without further ado, I'll show you guys how to make them :))
What you will need:
- broken zipper
- pair of scissors
- needle and thread or hot glue
- your creative self :D
Oh Before we go ahead and start here's some zipper 101.
Thanks google for these :DD
CHAIN: The continuous piece that is formed when both halves of a zipper are meshed together.
CHAIN SIZE: Refers to the specific gauge of the chain, i.e., size of the teeth.
TEETH: The individual elements that make up the chain.
SLIDER: The device that moves up and down the chain to open or close the zipper.
PULL TAB: The part of the slider that you hold to move the slider up or down.
MATERIAL: Refers to the type of chain that is used in the construction of the zipper, such as, metal chain, molded plastic chain or coil (nylon) chain.
TAPE: The fabric part of the zipper.
TAPE WIDTH: Refers to the width of the fabric on one side only, of the zipper chain.
TAPE ENDS: The fabric part of the zipper, that extends beyond the teeth, at the top and /or bottom of the chain.
STYLE: Refers to the manner in which the zipper is assembled for a particular application.
TOP STOP: Two devices affixed to the bottom end of a zipper, to prevent the slider from coming off the chain.
BOTTOM STOP A device affixed to the bottom end of a zipper, to prevent further movement of the half of the zipper from separating.
BRIDGE STOP: A device similar to a bottom stop, used at the top and of a zipper to prevent each half of the zipper from separating.
PIN: A device used on a separating (jacket type) zipper whose function is to allow the joining of the two zipper halves.
BOX: A device used on a separating (jacket type) zipper whose function is to correctly align the pin, to begin the joining of the zipper halves.
HEAT SEAL PATCH: The cotton and nylon laminated material fused to the bottom end of a separating zipper, used to reinforce the type.
HEAT-SEALABLE ZIPPERS (WELDABLE LAMINATED ZIPPERS): Any zipper that has a strip of plastic fused to each half of the zipper tape to allow a manufacturer to electronically "weld" the zipper onto the garment or item that is being manufactured, without the need of sewing or stitching.
CONTINUOUS CHAIN: Any material or size of zipper chain that is continuously spooled without sliders or any other components. Typically used by fabricators on a cut-as-need basis.
CUT-TO-LENGTH ZIPPERS: (Finished Zippers) Any zipper that is finished to a specific length, with all necessary components attached.
Ready, Set, GO! ^__^
STEP 1:
- take your broken zipper and lay it flat and unzip it :D
STEP 2:
- grab one side of the teeth and pull the tip at the bottom of the slider or the pull tab (bridge stop).
STEP 3:
- do the same on the other teeth.
STEP 4:
- when you are happy with the size. Grab your needle and thread and sew (or glue) them all together ;)
STEP 5:
- trim off the excess tape and teeth.
FINISHED!!! ^_______^
- now all you have to do is attach your chains or necklace on the pin hole and you're good to go! ;)
easy right? :D
- please feel free to PM me or post a comment or any suggestion on the side box if you have DIYs in mind that you want me to try ^__^
- that is it for now, i hope you guys like it! :)
- I'll see you guys in my next post that will feature my Hauls and wish lists. And I am working on some reviews hihi. I'll share them real soon!
take care! :*
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