How To Sew A Zipper Tab

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- width: 2 x width of the zipper tape
- length: 4 x width of the zipper tape

So, for the regular, one-inch wide zipper tape, you'll cut out a rectangle 2" by 4" (~5cm x 10cm)

1) Cut the zipper tab piece out of your fabric.

2) Adjust zipper length:

3) Let's go on: secure the end of the zipper with a few hand stitches:

4) Let's start making the TAB:

Place the tab piece wrong side up. Fold both the upper and the lower edge towards the center and press:

5) Fold again, this time the left and the right edge towards the center. By now, you'll have this:

6) It must be the same width as the zipper. Double-check now!

7) Slide the piece onto the trimmed end of the zipper – to the middle of the piece:

8) Fold under the other part of the piece towards the zipper end. Make sure to hide all raw edges:

11) Secure the stitch at the end.

Niiice! Are you interested how this tiny piece of fabric looks like on the bag? Here:

Now it's your turn: encase the zipper end in a piece of fabric and give your zipper pouch or bag a nice finish. 

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