Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video we will demonstrate 4 different methods to create a curve in a zipper in order to create a smiley face or curved zipper opening on an enclosure. This is only part of the process to create a window; it is not a full tutorial on creating an enclosure panel.
For a full curved zipper tutorial, watch our video: BEST & EASIEST U-Shaped Zipper With Rain Flap TUTORIAL EVER! - youtu.be/Ie1zRQlHHAw
The 4 Methods:
1. Pucker Up Stitch - 0:29
2. Heat Gun - 2:13
3. Cutting Slits - 4:14
4. Basting Only - 6:09
MATERIALS LIST:
Lenzip® #10 Navy Continuous Coil Zipper Chain - SKU: 124720 - sailrite.com/Lenzip-10-Navy-Continuous-Coil-Zipper-Chain?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Curved_Zipper_4_Ways
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) - SKU: 122065 - sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-4-Basting-Tape-for-Canvas-Upholstery-36-Yards?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Curved_Zipper_4_Ways
Strataglass™ 30 Gauge Vinyl Window Material 54" x 110” Clear - SKU: 791123 - sailrite.com/Strataglass-30-Gauge-Vinyl-54-x-110?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Curved_Zipper_4_Ways
TOOLS LIST:
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 - sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Curved_Zipper_4_Ways
Scribe-All® Water Soluble White Marking Pencil - SKU: 120681 - Scribe-All® Water Soluble White Marking Pencil?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Curved_Zipper_4_Ways
SKU: 120681
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) - SKU: 311602 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-110V?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Curved_Zipper_4_Ways
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-Industrial-Sewing-Table?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Curved_Zipper_4_Ways
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edge-Cordless-Hotknife-18V-Package?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Curved_Zipper_4_Ways
Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife - SKU: 125495 - sailrite.com/Precision-Cutting-Blade-Foot-for-Hotknives?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Curved_Zipper_4_Ways
In this video we will demonstrate 4 different methods to create a curve in a zipper in order to create a smiley face or curved zipper opening on an enclosure. This is only part of the process to create a window; it is not a full tutorial on creating an enclosure panel.
For a full curved zipper tutorial, watch our video: BEST & EASIEST U-Shaped Zipper With Rain Flap TUTORIAL EVER! - youtu.be/Ie1zRQlHHAw
The 4 Methods:
1. Pucker Up Stitch - 0:29
2. Heat Gun - 2:13
3. Cutting Slits - 4:14
4. Basting Only - 6:09
MATERIALS LIST:
Lenzip® #10 Navy Continuous Coil Zipper Chain - SKU: 124720 - sailrite.com/Lenzip-10-Navy-Continuous-Coil-Zipper-Chain?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Curved_Zipper_4_Ways
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) - SKU: 122065 - sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-4-Basting-Tape-for-Canvas-Upholstery-36-Yards?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Curved_Zipper_4_Ways
Strataglass™ 30 Gauge Vinyl Window Material 54" x 110” Clear - SKU: 791123 - sailrite.com/Strataglass-30-Gauge-Vinyl-54-x-110?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Curved_Zipper_4_Ways
TOOLS LIST:
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 - sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Curved_Zipper_4_Ways
Scribe-All® Water Soluble White Marking Pencil - SKU: 120681 - Scribe-All® Water Soluble White Marking Pencil?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Curved_Zipper_4_Ways
SKU: 120681
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) - SKU: 311602 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-110V?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Curved_Zipper_4_Ways
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-Industrial-Sewing-Table?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Curved_Zipper_4_Ways
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edge-Cordless-Hotknife-18V-Package?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Curved_Zipper_4_Ways
Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife - SKU: 125495 - sailrite.com/Precision-Cutting-Blade-Foot-for-Hotknives?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Curved_Zipper_4_Ways
