Slide the longer side of the tape into the pull first, then guide the shorter side in.
: Apply double-sided basting tape to the zipper tape to hold it in place against the fabric before sewing. ShadyLewds_Collection_2019.zip
Putting together a "long piece" from a collection of zipper materials (often sold as "zipper by the yard" or "continuous zipper") involves connecting the zipper tape to a slider and sewing it into your project. Slide the longer side of the tape into
: Use a longer stitch length (such as a 6 mm straight stitch) and lower the thread tension to prevent the fabric from "shortening up" or puckering along the long run. ShadyLewds_Collection_2019.zip
To secure a very long zipper into a project without it puckering or shifting: