Zipper Fork Trick

If you are having problems putting the slider on your coil zipper, here is a progression of pictures to help you quickly apply the slider onto your tape.

Notice that I took an inexpensive fork & bent it at an angle (just used my fingers). Vise was a .50 garage sale find. Orange clamp is from my local Downtown Ace & it is the $3.00 & 4" long wood clamp.

Pull the tynes of the fork apart so that the zipper head will fit between.  Zipper head is UPSIDE down.  Then the tape is opened about 2" & is UPSIDE down.

Side view……..

Front view……..

Teaching Zipper Tricks & Tips at Rocky Mountain Sewing Expo

Please join me in Denver on February 7 & 8 at 3pm to talk ZIPPERS! On Friday, we will talk about what you need to do to make your love of pillows into a business.  On Saturday I will tell you all my tricks to pick a zipper & install it in your projects.  So, bring all your questions or you can email questions to me at alicia@thezipperlady.com.

Custom Pillows

It's all about the details!
These pillows I made to the designer's specifications:

Notice how they look out of proportion to the headboard.  When you are designing pillows against a high headboard like this, think about making the back pillows higher or the center pillow higher to change the proportions. Squint at your design, like you would a painting, to check lights & darks.

End details of the neckrolls:

Great trim selection!  Trim is long & full.  Made the little button in the middle with leftover trim.