tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895516057450453227.post5917640360088651711..comments2024-03-27T11:01:06.106+00:00Comments on Lizzie Lenard Vintage Sewing: Zip Tips Please...Muvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00734374133479479218noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895516057450453227.post-14730611451998043042017-01-31T11:43:29.235+00:002017-01-31T11:43:29.235+00:00Thanks again Carolyn - yes, that first link looks ...Thanks again Carolyn - yes, that first link looks interesting!Muvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00734374133479479218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895516057450453227.post-11119036350775233922017-01-31T02:15:08.511+00:002017-01-31T02:15:08.511+00:00Found some more instructions. This one is free:
h...Found some more instructions. This one is free:<br />https://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/08/attach-lining-to-a-zipper/<br />The above site gives a dead link to another free tutorial. Looks like it has been replaced by this more recent one, which is available for purchase:<br />https://www.craftsy.com/sewing/classes/mastering-in-minutes-zippers/457822<br />Callie actually says, "I hope you're able to fearlessly take on all kinds of zippers in all kinds of garments."Carolyn Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11961248660851209844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895516057450453227.post-10900661747957998272017-01-25T23:34:18.496+00:002017-01-25T23:34:18.496+00:00Thanks Carolyn! I have just looked to see if I ca...Thanks Carolyn! I have just looked to see if I can find an invisible zip foot and might just be making a phone call tomorrow.Muvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00734374133479479218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895516057450453227.post-42860284175701037702017-01-25T23:31:57.528+00:002017-01-25T23:31:57.528+00:00Thank you so much - plenty for me to mull over! T...Thank you so much - plenty for me to mull over! The video on the Colette blog makes it look so easy. I suppose the real fun starts when you put in a lining.<br /><br />The zip is in the centre back of the dress, and I always think a lapped zip looks better on a skirt, or as a side zip on a dress, but you are right about the zip looking wonky when you unpick the seam afterwards. I'm so glad my daughter isn't fussy about the finish. But there again, if I get the hem in the wrong place there could be trouble.Muvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00734374133479479218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895516057450453227.post-54624641676935942442017-01-25T03:02:21.563+00:002017-01-25T03:02:21.563+00:00I agree with the comments so far...don't sew t...I agree with the comments so far...don't sew the seam first and ironing the zip flat helps a lot! These are my favourite tutorials for getting a great result:<br />https://blog.colettehq.com/tutorials/tutorial-installing-an-invisible-zipper<br /><br />https://blog.colettehq.com/tutorials/tutorial-invisible-zipper-with-facing<br /><br />http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/finishing-the-top-of-a-zip-%E2%80%9Cfiskars-unzipped%E2%80%9D<br /><br />If you don't want to use an invisible zip, then I'd suggest trying a lapped zip. I hate the result when I sew the seam up first, stitch the zip down centered and then unpick the seam. They always look wonky. A lapped zip sits much nicer. I use the method from my old Singer Sewing book. thingsforboyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11025820476772182937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895516057450453227.post-84208943085869031412017-01-24T22:40:22.067+00:002017-01-24T22:40:22.067+00:00That zip has been on my mind! Thank you for brave...That zip has been on my mind! Thank you for bravely sharing your experience. Will take note of the hints. I bought a short shank adapter and an invisible zipper foot a couple of years ago from Hong Kong via eBay for a couple of $Aus. (Yes, I know, not proper British quality.) Just haven't tried it yet. One of those jobs that is easy to postpone!Carolyn Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11961248660851209844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895516057450453227.post-46292224871485049952017-01-24T18:48:15.812+00:002017-01-24T18:48:15.812+00:00Thanks Brenda!
Yes, I realised they are usually...Thanks Brenda! <br /><br />Yes, I realised they are usually inserted with the seam still open, but thought if I tried it that way I would be bound to make a hash of it. I might see if I can get a special foot.<br /><br />I have updated my post with a couple of links that have been sent to me. Somehow I think I am going to end up using a hybrid method. I am in the very early planning stages of an outfit for myself, so I shall have to get a move on!Muvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00734374133479479218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895516057450453227.post-23015206939044043822017-01-24T18:42:39.140+00:002017-01-24T18:42:39.140+00:00Such a handy word Louise, especially in those mome...Such a handy word Louise, especially in those moments of frustration. It works equally well as a verb or a noun.Muvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00734374133479479218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895516057450453227.post-27723444896741882162017-01-24T17:26:56.970+00:002017-01-24T17:26:56.970+00:00I have no tips to offer you, but wanted to say tha...I have no tips to offer you, but wanted to say that "faff" is such a useful word. We Yanks really need to adopt it!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306854459459257368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895516057450453227.post-20324444709834992132017-01-24T17:12:36.696+00:002017-01-24T17:12:36.696+00:00hi Lizzie, invisble zips aren't inserted like ...hi Lizzie, invisble zips aren't inserted like a conventional zip. First , you leave the back seams unsewn and then place the zip facedown into the right side of the fabric. I usually do the left back first. The you put the other side of the zip,face down onto the right side of the right back. Are you with me so far? it is best to have an invisible zip foot as it rides over the zipper teeth. You also stitch with the zip fully opened. After the zip is sewn in , then you do the back seam. I am not too sure if you can get a speciality foot for the old machines as these zips didn't come out until about the 1960's or 70's. Hope this helpsBrendaintheborohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084623324970433935noreply@blogger.com