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HOW-TO
Zipper Instructions
By Linda McGehee
Step 1
Align the cut edge of the fabric with the edge of the zipper tape so that
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the right sides are facing each other. The zipper stop and zipper slider
may extend from each end. Place the needle to the far left position.
Stitch the length of the zipper with the All Purpose Foot leaning against
the zipper coil.
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Step 2
Fold the fabric over to expose the zipper coil. Position the Edge-stitching,
Edge Joining, or Ditch Quilting Foot with the bar between the zipper coil
and the fold of the fabric. Move the needle position slightly left of the
fold, and stitch across.
Step 3
Repeat this process on the other side of the zipper.
Extra Zipper Tips
• Many times the zipper pull is in the way of accurate stitching. To maintain a
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straight stitching line, stop before reaching the zipper pull, leaving the needle in the
down position. Lift the presser foot, unzip the zipper a few inches and stitch past
the bulky area.
• To avoid melting the zipper coil on polyester zippers or scratching the iron with
metal zippers, do not press the zipper coil. Use a medium to cool iron setting when
pressing the zipper area of a project.
• Most zippers are a solid color. Combine 2 separating zippers of the same size and
style teeth in coordinating colors to enhance the design of a project. Unzip them
and swap the colors to create your own combination. It’s that simple.
• Use leftover zipper parts to decorate pockets or make jewelry.
Fix a Zipper
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It is very easy to “fix a zipper” or add a
slider to yardage. Place the slider on
one side of the zipper teeth (chain) and
hold with your thumb and finger. Place
the other side of the zipper teeth into
the slider and give it a little tug. You will
feel the teeth catch in the slider. Pull the
slider to close the zipper. Be sure to
stitch over each end of the zipper to
protect. This same instruction works Newsletter
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NEWS
from
When making
2016 a wallet or bag
that includes
#551 Caddy Bag space for credit
A useful carryall designed as a shopping/travel bag, cards, passports,
crafting/sewing tote, festival tote, sleepover tote, or toy and driver’s
license, line
bag. A rectangular shaped bag, the Caddy is approximately
that area with
19 inches wide x 16 inches high x 6 inches deep. There are RFID Cloth.
2 outside pockets—one with zipper closure, one open
patch style. Multipe pockets on the inside to organize, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Cloth
including an inside secret zipper pocket. Instructions
The concern is that some credit cards, passports, and
included to add a zipper slider to a cut zipper chain. A
driver's licenses now come with embedded radio
triangular miter is used for shaping. Size chart included for
frequency identification chips. When activated by an RFID
smaller handbags or zipper bags using same style zipper
reader, these chips transmit certain types of information
closure.
wirelessly, so that you can verify your identity or even
make a purchase without swiping your card. Shields or
wallets marketed as RFID-blocking devices can make it
more difficult for someone to acquire this information.
Ghee’s Double
Closure Cap
Collection from
the Snap Source® Piping Wizard
Use pretty snap caps
The Piping Wizard was designed to make corded piping
on both sides of the
easier, fast, and accurate. There are grooves for 1⁄16”, 1⁄8”, and
project. Perfect for cord 1
⁄4” cord with 1⁄4” and 1⁄2“ seam allowances for each size cord.
organizers, traveling
Simply cut the bias strips slightly wider than you think you
bowls, jewelry, and
need for appropriate cord. Fold the fabric over the cord
other decorations.
and stitch using the Pearl’s and Piping Foot, Cording Foot,
or Double Welt Foot. Move the needle to the appropriate
position for the size cord used and stitch using a longer
stitch length. Next, lay the correct groove of the Piping
Wizard over the corded piping you’ve just created to trim
to either 1⁄4” or 1⁄2 “ seam allowance. It’s that simple to have
the perfect seam allowance necessary for the project!
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