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From: DorothyL
Date: 06-19-2007, 06:28 PM (1 of 11)
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I thought I'd mention -- invisible zippers are a pain. I'm making the Sandra Betzina bag that has 3 of them. They do look good though. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: lendube
Date: 06-19-2007, 06:52 PM (2 of 11)
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I'll just mention that I agree and avoid them whenever possible. Lennie 
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User: lendube
Member since: 08-06-2006 Total posts: 1548 |
From: paroper
Date: 06-19-2007, 07:49 PM (3 of 11)
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Oh, really, I think they are the best thing since sliced bread. Ya need to come to OK Dorothy and we'll take care of that!
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: plrlegal
Date: 06-19-2007, 08:49 PM (4 of 11)
I agree with Pam. Invisible zippers are much easier than regular zippers, cause I can never get the stitching straight on the outside of regular zippers. As a matter of fact, you can order an invisible zipper foot made especially for my new Pfaff 2056. There are a couple of new feet for the 2056 that I'm going to order, I just haven't told my dh yet.  Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: paroper
Date: 06-19-2007, 08:52 PM (5 of 11)
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I have an invisible foot for each of my machines but they are so easy with the old fashioned foot I haven't even tried the invisible feet.
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: plrlegal
Date: 06-19-2007, 08:58 PM (6 of 11)
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If you have a pintuck foot you can also use that to sew in invisible zippers. By the way, what is an old fashioned foot? Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 06-20-2007, 07:14 AM (7 of 11)
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Well, I have two out of three in and they do look good -- really good. I still have one to go so I'll have to take the shank thing that holds the foot off to put that plastic thing on again and I'll probably drop the screw again and ............ maybe I'll try with just a regular zipper foot. Patsy -- will that foot fit my older Pfaff? Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: mommydionne
Date: 06-20-2007, 07:40 PM (8 of 11)
Dorothy, I use my buttonhole foot (the simple one ) to do invisible zips and it works well. They still make me nervous though....
Jeanette
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User: mommydionne
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 838 
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From: bridesmom
Date: 06-20-2007, 10:15 PM (9 of 11)
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Now I am totally jealous, I really want to make something with an invisible zipper, but I just haven't gotten up the courage. My almost daughter in law uses them all the time, and I suppose I need to get her out here to show me how to do them, and she doesn't use any special feet. Hm, I could trade, she doesn't know how to put sleeves in.....
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: paroper
Date: 06-20-2007, 10:44 PM (10 of 11)
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Yep, sounds like it is time for a trade!
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: DorothyL
Date: 06-21-2007, 07:16 AM (11 of 11)
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I went to put the third zipper in and realised I might just want to cut another piece and have those 2 inch X 2 inch checks match. I can't believe I cut it like that. It's no big deal, I have yards of fabric and will take 3 minutes but -- what a dummy. I have to work for a few days first. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
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