Make a Zipper out of Gimp

If you have some free time and you like lacing gimp, here's the zipper for you to try out. It's really simple!

Steps

  1. Get 3 pieces of gimp. It doesn't matter what color you get. Make 2 of them the same length (whatever length you think is reasonable), the other one you want to be about 3 inches/7,5 cm longer.
  2. Tie them all together in a knot.
  3. Take the long string and weave it under and over the two smaller sized strings (over and then under).
  4. Repeat step 3 over and over until you have come to the end.
  5. When you are done a few of the loops by taking the larger string and making a zipper, pull the loops to the top and make sure it's tight.
  6. End it by making a knot but you must tie it tight.
  7. Finished.

Tips

  • after doing a few check the ones you did because some times you miss a stitch.
  • Pick bright colours if you want your zipper to stand out more.

Things You'll Need

  • scissors
  • gimp (string)

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