Free! How to Use Zippers by the Yard

Hi Helen,

Thank you so much for your kind review of the “How to Use Zippers by the Yard” guide! We’re thrilled to hear it was easy to read and packed with useful information. Zippers by the yard can be such a game-changer for customizing projects, and we’re glad the guide helped make it approachable.

If you ever feel like showing off your zipper creations, we’d love to see them in the Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware Group on Facebook. It’s a great space to share ideas and connect with fellow makers.

Thanks again for sewing with us!

Hi Debbie,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review of our “How to Use Zippers by the Yard” guide! We’re so glad to hear you’re excited to dive in—and it’s totally normal to have a little trouble with the pulls at first. You’re absolutely right: it gets easier with practice, and the flexibility of using just what you need makes it such a smart and sustainable choice.

If you ever want to share your zipper success stories, we’d love to see them in the Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware Group on Facebook. It’s a great space to connect with fellow makers and inspire others who are just starting out too.

Thanks again for sewing with us!

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled that the zipper-by-the-yard instructions were helpful while you were mastering the technique. It’s wonderful to hear they became a go-to resource for you—and we’re so glad the freebie made a difference!

If you haven’t already, we’d love for you to try our Sallie Tomato zippers by the yard. They’re designed to be smooth, durable, and easy to work with—perfect for all your bag-making adventures. They are nylon-but look like metal and are so easy to cut and sew through.

Your feedback means a lot, and we love knowing that our tutorials are supporting makers like you every step of the way. If you ever have tips or tricks to share from your experience, we’d love to pass them along to the community!
Happy sewing!

Thank you so much, Susan! We’re thrilled that the tutorial helped you feel confident working with zippers—and that your Mia bag turned out beautifully! ✨

First-time zipper success is a big milestone, and we’re so glad we could be part of it. If you ever feel like sharing a photo of your finished bag, we’d love to celebrate it with the community. Happy sewing!

Hi Karen, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled you gave zippers by the yard a try and found them easy and versatile once you got the hang of it. The color variety and custom lengths really do make a difference, don’t they?

We’d love to invite you to join our Sallie Tomato Patterns and Hardware Facebook Group—it’s a great place to share tips, ask questions, and connect with other makers who are exploring new techniques just like you.

Happy sewing, The Sallie Tomato Team