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From: yeepers
Date: 10-19-2003, 06:21 PM (1 of 6)
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Hi all! I really need help. There's a reason why I've stayed away from zippers for so long and today just reaffirmed that zippers are little instruments of torture! So here's my problem. I can't wrap my brain around how I would insert a zipper into the opening of a bag that has an interior lining. Sewing a bag with just a zipper seems pretty straight forward and I can do that fairly easily. But what happens when the inside has a lining? How do I incorporate that?????? I'm now really frustrated and hope that someone else out there has found a solution to this particular problem. Your help is always greatly appreciated!!! -Yee
Two Turtles |
User: yeepers
Member since: 03-29-2002 Total posts: 52 
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From: sewserious
Date: 10-20-2003, 06:32 AM (2 of 6)
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I usually put the zipper in the 'bag' first and then add the lining. Turn under the raw edges of the lining at the zipper tape and then either hand or machine sew it down. There are many ways to do this, bu this is the least complicated. BTW, are you using a pattern for a lined bag with zipper? That may have the directions you are looking for. Otherwise, at the next local "99 cent" sale, buy a pattern with those directions and have them on hand for the next time. |
User: sewserious
Member since: 08-24-2003 Total posts: 112 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 10-20-2003, 07:15 PM (3 of 6)
I am having a Halfheimers attack (opposite of Alzheimers) so I cannot remember all of the simple way to do it.. All I can remember right now is to keep the zipper part-way unzipped so you can turn it..Sorry I'm no help..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: yeepers
Date: 10-21-2003, 08:37 AM (4 of 6)
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Hi all! Thanks for your replies. I did manage to get it figured out. It's a little convoluted but with much wrangling I did do it! So much easier if you don't have a lining Still, at least I learned something new.Thanks again!!!! -Yee
Two Turtles |
User: yeepers
Member since: 03-29-2002 Total posts: 52
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From: MaryW
Date: 10-22-2003, 12:22 PM (5 of 6)
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A halfheimers attack, I like that. ROFLPIMP.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: plrlegal
Date: 10-22-2003, 12:45 PM (6 of 6)
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It's also known as "oldtimers" or "senior moment" . Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
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