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From: sewnew2this
Date: 10-24-2005, 10:14 AM (1 of 7)
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Hello to all I am trying to figure out the correct way to install top and bottom zipper stops. I am using YKK Vislon # 10 continous tape zipper. I have to cut the zipper tape to the desired length then install the slider and finally the zipper stops. If anyone knows of the proper way or procedure to install the stops, I would really appreciate it! Thank you Mike from Ontario |
User: sewnew2this
Member since: 10-20-2005 Total posts: 4 |
From: paroper
Date: 10-26-2005, 12:46 AM (2 of 7)
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I've used commercial zippers by the yard but I didn't need the stops...sorry. Hopefully this will pull your post back up to the top and someone else can help you. You might look for a site for the mfg company and see if they have any information on these zippers.
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: bridesmom
Date: 10-28-2005, 06:17 AM (3 of 7)
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I've checked all the sewing books I have and the only info I got was to do bar tacks at the top and bottom. I hope someone has an answer.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: paroper
Date: 10-28-2005, 07:20 AM (4 of 7)
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That's what I always do on my commercial zippers by the yard. It is also the recommended thing to do with zippers that are shortened, at the top and bottom. However, if you catch it in the seam, you don't need to do the top and when I sew across the bottom, I don't do it there either. I thought the zippers that were being sold in the store had stops though. I've noticed that the stops and repair kits have "hit" the wall at Hancocks (at last). The thing is that I haven't purchased those zippers yet so I don't know what is included in the package so if I failed to answer your question, that is why.
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: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 10-28-2005, 11:30 AM (5 of 7)
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My DM (rest her thrifty soul) would say , "If a bar tack will work, why spend money on a gadget you do not need?".. I have always just placed bar tacks there and never had a problem.. My machine does a great bar tack.. Love my Janome..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: kathleenfasanel
Date: 10-28-2005, 02:53 PM (6 of 7)
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Setting the top stops is a cinch, literally. Just align the stop in place, holding it in place with a pair of needle nose pliers, then squeeze. Try it on a scrap piece of ribbon first if you fret. oh, and if you need to shorten the zipper from the top -iow- removing zipper teeth to solve your problem, take the needle nose pliers and pull them off, one by one. Sure, you'll need to get a good grip on them and give a good tug but even the metal ones come off like that. Nurture people, not products
Fashion-incubator.com |
User: kathleenfasanel
Member since: 08-26-2005 Total posts: 15 |
From: opalstudio
Date: 11-04-2005, 01:56 PM (7 of 7)
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same as above, with one difference... I purchased a pair of end-cut pliers from the local hardware store for about $6 and I use that for removing zipper teeth. Warning: wear eye protection because those little suckers can really fly, and be careful to only nip off the zipper tooth and not cut the zipper tape. hope this helps Jo-Anne
sewing is good for you! Studio Opal, Centre for the Sewing Arts |
User: opalstudio
Member since: 11-03-2005 Total posts: 17 
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