What can be done with zippers?

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I have a sack of old zippers. Any ideas on what can be done with them? Thank you.

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Belinda Todd on Jan 29, 2015
I think it would look neat to attach them to a canvas in a varied pattern and use it as art or sew them together and make a purse.

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Gail@Purple Hues and Me on Jan 29, 2015
You can make a beautiful flower bouquet out of them!

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- Sharlote on Jan 29, 2015
  @Gail@Purple Hues and Me hello where can I find the instructions? thanks
  
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- Gail@Purple Hues and Me on Jan 30, 2015
  @Sharlote Here is a link to get you started but google how to make zipper flowers and you'll find lots of videos and tutorials. http://craftsncoffee.com/2012/09/05/zipper-flowers-an-old-sweater-one-very-zippy-fall-wreath/
  
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Tatiana on Jan 29, 2015
Jewelry. ...... Depending on the length... you can square off the edges a bit and then fray them. Stitch each tail end together to make one bracelet per zipper.

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- Sharlote on Jan 29, 2015
  @Tatiana hello where can I find the instructions? thank you.
  
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- Tatiana on Jan 30, 2015
  @Sharlote I actually just brainstormed that at that moment. ... I may make a tutorial for it...
  
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- Sharlote on Jan 31, 2015
  @Tatiana Thank you for the idea. It was not my brainstorm. I don't even get a sprinkle anymore. I don't know how that got by my name. Sorry about that. Thanks for the idea tho.
  
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- Tatiana on Jan 31, 2015
  @Sharlote Your welcome! :-)
  
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Maryellen Eldredge on Jan 29, 2015
become a sewer

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- Virginia R on Jan 30, 2015
  @Maryellen Eldredge I am a sewer but there is no way I could ever use all the zippers I have collected over the years. lol I am going to check out Pinterest as suggested by Patti Phillippe.
  
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Patti Paints on Jan 29, 2015
If you type “zipper” into the search bar on Pinterest, you will find a plethora of ideas to turn your zippers into something practical, whimsical, artsy, crafty, etc. I love old zippers!

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Virginia R on Jan 30, 2015
Thanks Patti..going there now.

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17335038 on Aug 10, 2018

If you have used all the zippers you can on craft ideas, and still have some more leftover, then my suggestion is to donate them to a nearby school or college that offers sewing or fashion design classes.
Zippers are expensive to purchase. I'm sure cash strapped creative students will put them to good use.

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