: Open the fabric and iron the seam allowance flat on the wrong side.

: Place the zipper face down on the open seam. Pin it in place so the teeth are centered exactly over the seam line.

: Using a zipper foot on your sewing machine, stitch down one side of the zipper tape. When you reach the bottom, sew across the zipper tail, then turn and sew up the other side.

: Sew a basting stitch (a long, loose temporary stitch) from the top edge down to your mark. From that point to the end of the fabric, switch to a regular stitch and backstitch to secure it.

: If the slider comes off one side, you may need to snip the bottom stop, slide the head back on both tracks, and sew a new "stop" using thread or a safety pin.

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: Flip the fabric over to the right side and use a seam ripper to carefully remove the basting stitches, revealing your functional zipper. Quick Fixes for Common Issues

: Rub a graphite pencil over the teeth to lubricate them and smooth out any snags.