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Time
10 mins

Follow the steps.
Styling Tips:
1. The contour of the silver zipper lines make a bold statement with black leggings and other high-contrast accessories.
2. Throw on a cute cardigan or biker jacket - the base look is versatile!

Posted by Jenna C. from New York, New York, United States • Published See Jenna C.'s 118 projects »
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  • How to sew a zippered top. Zipper Tank - Step 1
    Step 1

    Gather your materials. Place cardboard inside shirt to prevent tacky-glue from leaking through the material.

  • How to sew a zippered top. Zipper Tank - Step 2
    Step 2

    Cut a 30" piece of black zipper tape. Cut another at 20" (for the back), followed by a 20" piece of white zipper tape.

  • How to sew a zippered top. Zipper Tank - Step 3
    Step 3

    Lay 30" piece of zipper tape diagonally across tank to determine placement.

  • How to sew a zippered top. Zipper Tank - Step 4
    Step 4

    Trim zipper tape corner to fit edge of garment, under arm and at sideseam/hem point.

  • How to sew a zippered top. Zipper Tank - Step 5
    Step 5

    Glue zipper tape into place.

  • How to sew a zippered top. Zipper Tank - Step 6
    Step 6

    If it looks good, admire your work! Tacky glue gets pretty messy.

  • How to sew a zippered top. Zipper Tank - Step 7
    Step 7

    Flip shirt over and line up the 20" contrasting pieces on the shoulder and center-back of tank as shown.

  • How to sew a zippered top. Zipper Tank - Step 8
    Step 8

    Glue white strip into place, making sure it's perfectly centered.

  • How to sew a zippered top. Zipper Tank - Step 9
    Step 9

    Glue the black strip across the back shoulder, and let dry completely.

  • How to sew a zippered top. Zipper Tank - Step 10
    Step 10

    Once dry, try it on and make your friends jealous...

  • How to sew a zippered top. Zipper Tank - Step 11
    Step 11

    ...even as you're walking away!

    TIP: If you actually got glue splotches on your tank (we sure did!), you can use scraps to add to the design and conceal it, or hide it with a brooch!

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Steph.
Steph. · Reading, England, GB · 212 projects
did you not use a real zipper then? where did you get the tape from?
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Judy M.
Judy M. · 1 project
Yeah...the ones on the models are professional, but the how tos are all DIY photog. Thnx!
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xxx.CuTiiE_PiiE.xxx
xxx.CuTiiE_PiiE.xxx · 5 projects
wow, cute do you take them pics yourself coz der reli goodHappy
i luv your projects xxx
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