My entire life I've thought that zippers were just for zipping things up. Oh sure, I've been aware that you can add decorative zippers to clothing to "toughen" them up or give them a certain style appeal, but it wasn't until recently that I laid eyes on the most amazing zipper fashion DIYs.
Now that my eyes have been "un-zipped"–so to speak–to the possibilities of what can be done with zippers, I just can't keep the information to myself. I have to share.
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Check out these five DIY zipper fashion crafts! The best part is that these examples just end up sparking more ideas for zipper projects. I can't believe I hadn't thought of some of these before. From now on, a zipper will be so much more than just a way to keep my pants closed. I'm open to the zipper possibilities when before I was all zipped up (sorry, I can't help myself).
Zipper headband
Why, oh why had this cuteness never occured to me? I have zippers, I have hair.
Get the full DIY instructions at Stars for Streetlights.
Zipper bow tie
I love this! You can try your hand at making your own or you could buy one that has already been upcycled for you. ($32.00, Etsy)
Zipper necklace
Now, this is my kind of fun and funky jewlery. Isn't it fun?
Get the full DIY directions at Make it & Fake it.
Zippy shoes
How about toughening up a pair of strappy heels? Hot!
Get the full DIY directions at I Love to Create.
Zipper bracelet
A colorful armload of bracelets made from zippers is adorbably festive!
Get the full DIY directions at Brit+co.
