{"id":53953,"date":"2022-10-05T07:34:14","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T14:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/?p=53953"},"modified":"2022-09-27T18:14:39","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T01:14:39","slug":"ucab-separating-zipper-top-tute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/ucab-separating-zipper-top-tute\/","title":{"rendered":"UCAB: Separating Zipper Top Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_54036\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54036\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/20210912_182234_wm-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-54036\" src=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/20210912_182234_wm-sm-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Art Themed Ultimate Carry All Bag\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/20210912_182234_wm-sm-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/20210912_182234_wm-sm-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/20210912_182234_wm-sm.jpg 832w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54036\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Art Themed Ultimate Carry All Bag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In order to sew along, you will need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Purchase the pattern\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/241871190\/ultimate-carry-all-bag-for-sewing?ref=shop_home_active_1&amp;crt=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Etsy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/quiltess.com\/ultimate-carry-all-bag-for-any-kind-of-crafts-pdf-tutorial-27-pages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quiltessa shop<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Gather your supplies<\/li>\n<li>Print the <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/UCAB-Labels-for-Cut-Pieces.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tags<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Cut your fabric<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can find more information at the following links:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B30RmAJHVls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tour<\/a> of the bag -Instagram<\/li>\n<li>Bag-a-Long project <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/another-guild-project-bag-a-long\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">post<\/a> \u2013 9\/27\/2019<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/quiltmaking-go-bag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thoughts behind the bag<\/a> \u2013 8\/7\/2019<\/li>\n<li>Sotak Handmade\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CD6RqfsAN0t\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">video<\/a> on making a neat and tidy zipper end<\/li>\n<li>Find all posts about this bag, including posts on my progress,<\/li>\n<li>by using the hashtag, <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/tag\/ultimate-carry-all-bag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultimate Carry All Bag<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Supplies<\/strong>**<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Separating zipper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I was not able to find a 12&#8243; separating zipper so I used a 10&#8243; and it worked fine. you might be able to find one the right size at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wawak.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wawak<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Use E8 pieces for this step. The zipper flanges (fabrics surrounding the zipper) should be <em>exterior<\/em> fabrics ifyou want them to match the outside of the bag.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tutorial:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use a 3\/8&#8243; seam allowance for this step.<\/p>\n<p>You will be using the pattern starting on page 20. Use the exterior fabrics for the fabrics surrounding the zipper (E8-zipperr flanges). Match thread to those fabrics.<\/p>\n<p>Take the zipper apart. Keep all the pieces oriented as if you are going to zip them back together.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54085\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54085\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20210910_220412_wm-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-54085\" src=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20210910_220412_wm-sm-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"Clip E8 to the zipper\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20210910_220412_wm-sm-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20210910_220412_wm-sm-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20210910_220412_wm-sm.jpg 829w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54085\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clip E8 to the zipper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><u>Make a zipper sandwich<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Lay 1 E8 piece right side up<\/li>\n<li>Position the zipper tape along the center of E8 half an inch from the end (see photo above where clips are)<\/li>\n<li>Clip fabric to zipper tape<\/li>\n<li>Put another E8 piece face down to make the sandwich<\/li>\n<li>Reposition the clips on the E8 pieces to encompass the entire zipper sandwich<\/li>\n<li>Clip the top of the zipper (side where the stop will be when the bag is closed) so you can veer it and the top of the tape will be hidden. Sew Sweetness has a tutorial on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QHEapiDBok0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">veering a zipper<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Follow these directions for the second piece. You want to continuously check that the two pieces of the zipper are lined up so the zipper will work properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Look at the images on pg.20 of the pattern as they will help.<\/p>\n<p>Install the zipper. Stitch to the end of the fabric.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54084\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54084\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20210905_134944_wm-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-54084\" src=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20210905_134944_wm-sm-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Check the zipper\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20210905_134944_wm-sm-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20210905_134944_wm-sm-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20210905_134944_wm-sm.jpg 832w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54084\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Check the zipper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Stitch both short ends closed. You have, basically, sewn around the zipper lining\/edges in a U shape so that the ends are closed and three sides are finished.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure the end of the zipper is OUTSIDE of the seam allowance. You want to stitch as close as you can to the stop, then match the seam allowance on the second side of the zipper.<\/p>\n<p>Turn the piece right sides out and press. Top stitch the U after you have finished the second side.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout this step: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remember that this zipper comes apart.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the two sides of the zipper are in the correct orientation and the ends are even the whole time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep checking.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>N.B.: Quiltessa Natalie calls these zipper tabs, but I have never heard of zipper tabs being applied to the sides of the zipper. I call them zipper flangesI have also never used a separating zipper, so who knows?)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54086\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54086\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20210910_221012_wm-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-54086\" src=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20210910_221012_wm-sm-300x184.jpg\" alt=\"Separating Zipper installed\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20210910_221012_wm-sm-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20210910_221012_wm-sm-1024x628.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20210910_221012_wm-sm-768x471.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20210910_221012_wm-sm-1200x736.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20210910_221012_wm-sm.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54086\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Separating Zipper installed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><u>Previous Tutorials:<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Large Pocket #1 pt.1 <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/ucab-large-pocket-tutorial-pt-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tutorial<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Large Pocket #1 pt.2 <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/ucab-large-pocket-tutorial-1-pt-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tutorial<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Large Pocket #2 Clippy Pocket <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/ucab-lge-pocket-2-clippy-pocket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tutorial<\/a> (type 2)<\/li>\n<li>Large Pocket #2 <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/ucab-large-pocket-2-tutorial-pt-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tutorial<\/a> pt.2<\/li>\n<li>Small Front Pocket <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/ucab-sm-front-pocket-tute-pt1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tutorial<\/a> pt.1 &#8211; center section<\/li>\n<li>Small Front Pocket <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/ucab-small-front-pocket-tutorial-pt-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tutorial<\/a> pt.2 &#8211; Clippy pockets (instead of badge holders)<\/li>\n<li>Pocket <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/pockets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">information<\/a> &#8211; post showing additional mesh pockets (not a tutorial)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>**Obviously, you should shop at local fabric, knitting shops or quilt shops. However, if you can\u2019t, please know that I use affiliate links. I may be paid for your purchase of an item when you click on an item\u2019s link in my post. There is no additional cost to you for clicking or purchasing items I recommend. I do not recommend items I don\u2019t like. I appreciate your clicks and purchases as it helps support this blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In order to sew along, you will need to: Purchase the pattern Etsy Quiltessa shop Gather your supplies Print the tags&nbsp; Cut your fabric You can find more information at the following links: Tour of the bag -Instagram Bag-a-Long project post \u2013 9\/27\/2019 Thoughts behind the bag \u2013 8\/7\/2019 Sotak Handmade\u2019s video on making a &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/ucab-separating-zipper-top-tute\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;UCAB: Separating Zipper Top Tutorial&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[506],"tags":[137,72,255,66,359,483],"class_list":["post-53953","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-506","tag-bamqg","tag-group-project","tag-project-bag","tag-tote-bags","tag-tutorial","tag-ultimate-carry-all-bag"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53953","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53953"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53953\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":57430,"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53953\/revisions\/57430"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53953"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53953"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53953"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}