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Sewing concept

Pre-shrinking zipper tape

The process of steaming the zipper tape with an iron before installation to prevent puckering after washing.

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Where it is used

20. Zipper Preparation

p. 12
  1. Pre-shrink the zipper tape. Secure the top corners of the zipper tape at a 90-degree angle.
20. Zipper Preparation
Open the step in the "Flowy Maxi Skirt Pattern PDF | Long Balloon Skirt | Gathered A-Line Skirt | Womens Summer Skirt Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

Preparing Twill Tape

p. 8
  1. Preshrink the twill tape (or bias tape). Place the twill tape with the wrong side against the collar attachment seam allowance.
Preparing Twill Tape
Open the step in the "Graziella shirt | Knit Polo Jumper | Relaxed Fit Long Sleeve Pullover PDF Sewing Pattern | Autumn or Winter Outfit | XS–M |A4,Letter,Plotter" pattern →

Pre-shrinking the zipper

p. 11
  1. Pre-shrink the zipper tape.
Pre-shrinking the zipper
Open the step in the "Half Zip Top Pattern PDF | Short Sleeve Raglan Shirt | Womens Mock Neck Tee | Casual Zipper Top Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

Pressing the zipper tape

p. 15
  1. Press the sewn zipper tape to set it in place.
Pressing the zipper tape
Open the step in the "Half Zip Top Pattern PDF | Short Sleeve Raglan Shirt | Womens Mock Neck Tee | Casual Zipper Top Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

Related terms

requiresIron
← depends onNon-separating zipper tape