Zipper

Zipper Class: Mastering Zipper Installation for Leather Goods

Module 1: Introduction to Zippers

• Different types and sizes of zippers
• Choosing the right zipper for your project

Module 2: Tools & Materials

• Essential tools for zipper installation
• Preparing leather for zipper attachment

Module 3: Basic Zipper Installation Techniques

• How to correctly prepare a zipper for a leather project (determining zipper length and adding ends)
• Aligning and securing the zipper

Module 4: Hands-on Practice & Q&A

• Students practice installing zippers on 3 different leather goods with varying structures
• Instructor feedback and adjustments

Please Note: This course does not include finished products to take home. It focuses solely on zipper installation techniques and does not cover stitching details. Students should have basic leatherworking skills.