@DesiiDamage: I String on thread or elastic string through the needle. Then I put the needle into the zipper but on the opposite side (String up the zipper not down). Then after I do that I string the thread or elastic in a bead then back up( not downwards) into the zipper. Do this around the whole purse then your done. I do this method so the zipper wont be stick out over the purse.