Free! How to Use Zippers by the Yard

Free! How to Use Zippers by the Yard

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The biggest fear people have with zippers by the yard is either putting on the zipper pulls or they're afraid of cutting the length they need. Is that you? If so, following this tutorial will be extremely helpful for you!

Conquer your fear of zippers by the yard!

As you read this tutorial, you're going to learn the components of a zipper, how to easily put a zipper pull onto zipper tape, and how to create single slide and double slide zippers.
You're also going to realize that you don't actually have a fear of zippers by the yard. Keep this tutorial handy in your sewing room for a quick reference! 

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Customer Reviews

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Pamela Whitman
Super informative!

I resorted to these instructions often while I was mastering the zippers-by-the-yard! Thank you, Sallie Tomato, for the freebie!

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled that the zipper-by-the-yard instructions were helpful while you were mastering the technique. It’s wonderful to hear they became a go-to resource for you—and we’re so glad the freebie made a difference!

If you haven’t already, we’d love for you to try our Sallie Tomato zippers by the yard. They’re designed to be smooth, durable, and easy to work with—perfect for all your bag-making adventures. They are nylon-but look like metal and are so easy to cut and sew through.

Your feedback means a lot, and we love knowing that our tutorials are supporting makers like you every step of the way. If you ever have tips or tricks to share from your experience, we’d love to pass them along to the community!
Happy sewing!

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Susan Brewer
Zippers for Mia bag

This was the first time I’ve worked with zippers. The tutorial helped me a lot and the zipper looks great.

Thank you so much, Susan! We’re thrilled that the tutorial helped you feel confident working with zippers—and that your Mia bag turned out beautifully! ✨

First-time zipper success is a big milestone, and we’re so glad we could be part of it. If you ever feel like sharing a photo of your finished bag, we’d love to celebrate it with the community. Happy sewing!

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Karen Brensinger
New zipper adventure

This is my first time getting zippers this way. There is a slight learning but once concurred it is oh, so easy! Love the variety of colors and the nice thing is you’ll always have the zipper length you need!

Hi Karen, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled you gave zippers by the yard a try and found them easy and versatile once you got the hang of it. The color variety and custom lengths really do make a difference, don’t they?

We’d love to invite you to join our Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware Facebook Group—it’s a great place to share tips, ask questions, and connect with other makers who are exploring new techniques just like you.

Happy sewing, The Sallie Tomato Team

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Valerie Law
Zipper advise

Use these instructions for reference every time just to be certain! Great reference, easy to follow.

That's fantastic to hear—thank you! Knowing these instructions are your go-to reference means they’re doing exactly what they’re designed to: build confidence and make each zipper install smooth and stress-free. Clear, repeatable steps are a game-changer in bag-making! Happy sewing.

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Sharon B.
Zippers

Great information, good teaching, love Sally Tomato tutorials, very detailed

Thanks so much for the kind words! ✨ We’re thrilled to hear the tutorials are hitting the mark—zippers can be a game-changer in bag-making, and it’s awesome knowing the teaching style helps break things down clearly. Whether it’s tips for installation or ways to customize with color and hardware, we love sharing all the little zipper tricks that elevate a project. Keep up the great work—we can’t wait to see what you zip up next! 💪

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Who we are

sallie tomato

Hello, my name is Jessica Barrera and I'm the Founder of Sallie Tomato. I originally opened my shop in 2014 during college. I began by selling items that I had sewn myself. It wasn’t until 2016 that I released my first pattern, the Puppy Pillow. Now, my passion is to design quality sewing patterns, so you can create too!

WHAT WE SELL

Sallie Tomato provides sewing patterns, purse hardware, handbag zippers, cork fabric, and select sewing supplies for bag making.

SHOP NAME HISTORY

The name of my shop developed around my middle name, Sallie.  Also, the tomato pin cushion is a well-recognized symbol of sewing.  Thank you for visiting my website!

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