Zipper Mini Encyclopedia: Master Every Zipper Technique and Never Fear Sewing Zippers Again!

Author: Shufu to Seikatsusha

Translator: Chou, Hsin-Peng

Publisher: Ya Shu Tang
Publication Date: 2025/10/21
Format: Paperback / 128 pages / 19 × 26 × 1 cm / General Quality / Partially Full Color / First Edition

Book Description

Never fear sewing zippers again—this book teaches you everything you need to know in one volume!
Complete zipper basics × 1,000 step-by-step photos × 40 practical projects
★ Includes two full-size pattern sheets

Zippers vary not only in length but also in material, opening structure, pull-tab shape, and color. Understanding these materials and sewing methods greatly improves your workflow and helps you create clean, beautiful results. This book is designed as a comprehensive zipper textbook for beginners.

To help beginners attach zippers beautifully, the book introduces techniques for sewing zippers on straight, L-shaped, and curved lines, as well as exposed, inset, or invisible applications. A wide variety of project designs is included to enhance creativity and enjoyment.

Through the hands-on making process, readers can gradually master zipper insertion. Among the 40 projects included, 37 non-garment projects are approved for commercial use! This is an accessible and practical reference book even for complete beginners.

Two full-size pattern sheets are included, covering everything from small pouches, tote bags, crossbody bags, and backpacks to simple garments such as pleated skirts, panel pants, and work skirts. This is a highly practical, definitive zipper guidebook packed with versatile designs.

Table of Contents

Basics

• P.4 Zipper terminology / Types of openings / Materials / Markings / End treatments / Sewing methods / Length adjustment / Seam-allowance calculation
• P.12 Useful sewing tools

Practical Projects 1 (Commercial Use Allowed)

• P.14 Basic Flat Pouch
• P.17 L-Shaped Flat Pouch
• P.20 Curved-Side Pouch
• P.23 Full-Open Side-Gusset Pouch
• P.29 Side-Zipper Flat Pouch
• P.33 Enlarged Pouch with End Tabs
• P.37 Freestyle Zipper Glasses Case
• P.40 Zipper-Pocket Tote Bag
• P.44 Vertical Zipper-Pocket Tote Bag
• P.45 Window-Style Zipper Tote Bag
• P.52 Oval Side-Gusset Pouch
• P.57 Apple-Shaped Pouch
• P.60 Double-Pocket Flat Pouch
• P.64 Dumpling-Style Waist Bag
• P.70 Outdoor Nylon Backpack

Practical Projects 2

• P.80 Pleated Skirt
• P.81 Panel Pants
• P.82 Work Skirt

Applications (Commercial Use Allowed)

• P.90 Overview of 20 zipper-applied items

Columns

• P.6 Visible Zipper Width
• P.9 Ideal Finished Measurements
• P.51 Straight Stitching & Folding Techniques
• P.56 Turning Clean Corners
• P.78 Clean Seam Lines & Side Edges
• P.87 Pleat-Folding Methods
• P.104 How-to Instructions