a nice thing about invisibles is that they don't show and you don't need to match them exactly
I got some velveteen for a skirt and thought an invisible zipper would be a better choice. But then realized that my new Janome didn't come with the proper foot and I need a Janome foot - of course. I could wait until I get one, or I could put it in by hand. So far I've ripped it out twice.
Surely I'll get it in there and it will be a simple matter. Right?
Your blog is such a fine one, Lisa, and I am far behind in my visiting.:(
ReplyDeleteI never used an invisible zipper in the days I was sewing, so I'm no help. In fact, my machine is still the same one from 1970!
I hope you are having a good week-end.
Nellie - I did it! But I still have to do the rest of the seam.
DeleteI have yet to insert an invisible zipper, too, but I'm sure there must be some tutorials online... I'm going to need it soon!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes to the (non-)matching. I'm thinking of matching the invisible zipper from my purple skirt to a white fabric with green polkadots... the purple would make a nice hidden counterpoint to that. :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzVLRsoOVzY
DeleteHana, the above video looked very simple to me, but I don't have a foot like that on my Janome.
Oh dear I can remember trying to put zips in clothes many years ago. I have since given up trying, lol. Good luck!!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the final outcome!
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