Ensure your zipper pulls match the size of your zipper tape (e.g., #5 sliders for #5 tape).

If the zipper teeth are not aligning correctly, pull the slider back off and ensure one side of the tape is slightly shorter (staggered) before re-inserting it. Mesh Projects: If using with mesh, topstitch 18one-eighth inch from the edge to secure it.

Pull the zipper tape toward you. It will "click" or slide onto the tape, joining the teeth. Remove: Pull the fully attached slider off the jig. 3. Secure the Zipper (Stopping) To prevent the zipper pull from sliding off the end:

Sew over the teeth several times at the end to create a sturdy bar tack.