This has been a problem that has annoyed me for about a year now.
How to make your own DIY separating zipper any length you want, double zips etc. I didnt want to buy any crimps or end stops or anything just a zip.
So now i think i have solved it.
Take a normal zip, ykk coil or ykk vislon
And double sided zip pulls.
Separate the sides,
Cut the teeth off about 1in
Melt the exposed zipper tape.
Put the zip pull on the zipper alinging the ends.
Sew grossgrain ribbon on the ends wraped around the teeth side, trim and melt.
Its not as good as a professional zip made for the job. But after about 5 times zip and unzipping, it works very well and starts easy and retains the zip pull.
I am sure it can be improved, larger end tabs to hold onto, maybe a spot of super glue on the tape just before the teeth start to stiffen and protect the tape etc.
But now easy to make any length any number of zips you want
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