* Fabrics * Zips * Elastic * Sew-A-Long Fabulous New Fabrics From Croft Mill Inserting Open-end Zips Open – end zips are ideal for active sportswear and casual jackets. The bottom stop-splits into two parts to allow the zip to be completely opened. It is a practical and sturdy fastening, designed to open easily and yet stay closed during exercise. Open-end zips can be inserted with the teeth covered or exposed. Those with brightly coloured plastic coils are designed to be seen as part of the fashion detailing of a garment. How to insert a covered open end zip Use basting tape or glue to hold zip face up, under faced open edges. Position the pull tab 1/8″ (3mm) below the neckline seam line. Edges of the opening should meet at the centre of the zip, covering the teeth. Open zip. Turn ends of zip tape under at the top of the garments. Pin in place as shown. Top-stitch 3/8″ (1cm) from each opening edge, sewing through fabric and zip tape. Stitch from bottom to top on each side, adjusting zip foot to correct side for sewing. How to insert an exposed open end zip Pin faced opening edges to […]
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