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    Old 03-13-2015, 04:08 AM
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    Default How to Shorten a Zipper - a quick tutorial
    This is handy for all of those quilted purses, pouches, wallets we make.
    http://www.sewdelicious.com.au/2015/...-tutorial.html
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    Old 03-13-2015, 07:43 AM
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    Thanks for posting.
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    Old 03-13-2015, 08:34 AM
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    I could have used this last fall... I'll bookmark it for the next time I need it, Thanks.
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    Old 03-14-2015, 11:13 AM
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    This is really something I need to learn - thanks for the posting!
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    Old 03-15-2015, 06:56 AM
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    Thanks! This will work for broken zippers in your clothing too I bet. You could just sew the seam shut as necessary below the zipper.
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    Old 03-15-2015, 08:09 AM
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    Originally Posted by CAS49OR
    Thanks! This will work for broken zippers in your clothing too I bet. You could just sew the seam shut as necessary below the zipper.
    that's a good idea, too.
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    Great idea and saves you so you can use what you have!
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    Thanks for sharing...
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