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How To Shorten a Zipper

By Debbie Colgrove, About.com

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Backing the Cut End

Place a ribbon behind the cut teeth area

Place a ribbon on the back side of the zipper.

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Place a ribbon, scrap of bias tape or fabric on the back side of the zipper under where you removed the teeth.

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