Struggling with Crooked Zips or Bulky Corners?
Let’s be honest — if you’ve ever tried sewing zipper tabs, you’ve probably run into this:
- The zip end bulges or sticks out
- The corners dent in weirdly
- Or the whole thing ends up looking homemade instead of handmade
You follow the instructions, you press everything neatly, and yet the ends never sit right. Unpicking the zip and starting again is enough to make you shove the whole pouch in a drawer and walk away.
Sound familiar?
You’re not the only one. That’s exactly why I created this PDF tutorial: to show you a simple method that avoids all the usual frustrations — so your pouches look professional every time.
🧵 The No-Dent Zipper Tab PDF Tutorial
For just £2.99, this printable guide walks you through every step, with clear colour photos and no waffle. You can print it or follow along on your tablet or laptop while you sew.
You’ll learn:
- How to measure and cut your tabs for a clean, flat finish
- Where to place your zip for perfect alignment
- What to do to avoid bulky seams and dented corners
- How to assemble the pouch so it all sits neatly
Perfect for beginners or intermediates who are sick of wonky zip ends and want consistent results.
I’ve tested and tweaked this technique on dozens of pouches — it’s the same one I use for every Watership Down Crafts zip pouch. It saves time, reduces frustration, and gives you that clean finish that makes your work look truly handmade (in the good way).
This post used to include a free version of the tutorial, but I’ve updated it to support the downloadable PDF. If you pinned or bookmarked the old version — thank you. You’re still in the right place, and this new format will help you get even better results.
What others are saying
Cindie:
"Thank you for this tutorial, I’ve been making purses, zippered pouches, wallets etc, and this is really gonna make a HUGE difference in the final product. My corners were always dented. Thank goodness I use pretty fabrics. Thanks again for the tip ❤️"
Ruth:
"Clear, easy to follow, and best of all — my corners are actually neat now. This was exactly what I needed."
Jan:
"I’ve tried other methods but always struggled with bulky seams. This guide finally sorted it. Worth every penny."