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From: scrappy
Date: 05-13-2005, 05:47 PM (1 of 7)
Hi all, Well all of the lounging bottoms for men either have no zipper, snaps, or buttons, or nothing. My husband wanta a ZIPPER IN HIS  I can't seem to find a pattern that has a zipper, would it be hard to get a pattern like a pajama pattern that has a placket and put a zipper in?? I am what you call a beginner. I don't know what other kind of pattern would have a zipper in, I don't want to make regular pants, I want loungers. I was hoping to find a pattern with the zipper, I think I could follow the directions, I am not to good at changing a pattern.  Thanks, Scrappy |
User: scrappy
Member since: 01-03-2001 Total posts: 12 |
From: mommydionne
Date: 05-13-2005, 08:31 PM (2 of 7)
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my question is.... why does he want a zipper? just curious, would he be happy with just a centered slot zipper in the center front seam? That would be easy to put in. or you could add extra wide seam allowances 2.5cm or so and create a "mock fly " look with the widened allowance, just a couple of thoughts Jeanette
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User: mommydionne
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 838 
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From: scrappy
Date: 05-14-2005, 12:32 AM (3 of 7)
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Thanks for the suggestions, I guess he likes Zippers because I used to buy him jogging outfits and they always had zippers. they have become so expensive that I just want to make him some out of fleece or flannel. What you suggested may work though, he just dosen't like the ones your with no opening. I will see what he thinks of the idea, maybe snaps would be alright also. Thanks again, Scrappy |
User: scrappy
Member since: 01-03-2001 Total posts: 12 |
From: paroper
Date: 05-14-2005, 06:07 AM (4 of 7)
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You might try talking him into snap tape in the "mock fly". That tape is so easy to install and the snaps are nice and heavy. They are also installed close enough together to give some "privacy".
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: scrappy
Date: 05-14-2005, 12:55 PM (5 of 7)
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Thanks Pam, That sounds like a great idea. There is so much new stuff out there, I need to dig in and start finding out about it. Sewing clothes is something I really would like to get into, I mostly just make quilts, etc. I will look into the snap tape. Thanks again, scrappy |
User: scrappy
Member since: 01-03-2001 Total posts: 12 |
From: MyGirlFriday
Date: 05-14-2005, 01:32 PM (6 of 7)
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Hey Scrappy~ Glad you found Sew What's New~ Hope the ladies were able to help you out. I have found that these ladies know what they are talking about....now if I could just do it! Good luck on the loungers~  mgf~ 
Blessings & Smiles
Frogs have it easy....they just eat what's buggin' them. |
User: MyGirlFriday
Member since: 12-05-2004 Total posts: 288 
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From: scrappy
Date: 05-16-2005, 12:20 PM (7 of 7)
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Thanks Mygirlfriday, Yes the gals have been helpful, as always. Now I just need to get in gear and do it,  Take care and thanks, Scrappy |
User: scrappy
Member since: 01-03-2001 Total posts: 12 |
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