Tuesday, April 20, 2010

PSA: Zippers



We all use them. They are friendly, handy. They can be plastic, or metal. All of them seem to be made that mysterious 'XYZ' company. They are incredibly frustrating when they break, or when you accidently zip your double chin up in one. But overall they are good, right?

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So, why are they so terrifying to put in?! I mean, the whole idea that I have to change the foot on my sewing machine seems daunting. Which is why I have never attempted to make anything that needs a zipper. Or rather, more accurately, I have made plenty of things that should have zippers but instead have buttons (with loop closures, of course, since you need a whole different foot for the feat of sewing sorcery that is button holes as well) or ties or snaps. That's fine. I like ties and snaps. Nothing wrong with that. Right?

Except that, I know I need to learn how to put in a zipper. My mom has explained the process to me many times, and offered to help me, and so far I have gotten as far as purchasing two teal zippers that were on sale. One of them I even took out of the package. and then tore apart. And then made it into a tiny teal zipper bow magnet that now sticks to the side of my desk, looking much like a failed children's craft project.

So I do declare, this weekend shall be my zipper weekend. I will master the art of zippers! I will change that sewing machine foot, and I will make things that zip!


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Also, I don't have any pictures of zippers to use to make this post visually interesting, which I know is a big no-no in the blog world, so I am terribly sorry. Enjoy the pretties from weheartit and pretend I didn't suck so much at remembering my camera cords.

Also, just FYI, if this post seems a little out there it's because I am still sick, and I am writing it whilst under the influence of the wonderdrug known as NyQuil and I am promptly about to go pass out for twelve hours and hope that when I wake up my nostrils haven't been cemented shut with snot. (I just tried to think of a less abrasive word for snot. I don't think there is one. Ideas?)


okay, ideas about zippers? Helpful hints about the best way to go about learning to put on in? Lay it on me.

Pretty Please.
Posted by Brooke at 8:00 AM
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6 comments:

  1. Boogers? :)

    I have no idea about zippers, I wish I had some advice to offer but I'm a button girl too.

    Get better!

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  2. Oh it is like zipper day! I just commented on another zipper post over at www.sandyalamode.com. The instructions in Sew U are really good for putting in an invisible zipper. It involves tape! My suggestion would be to baste first, because then if it is messed up it is easy to rip out and give it another go. Good luck! It is such a feeling of satisfaction when it all works! :)

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  3. hahaha everyone's got zippers on the mind i guess! And thanks for the link to that other zipper post, if she can do it, so can I! maybe....

    :D

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  4. OMG I could have written this! I also have a "Zipper weekend" on the plan this year! And like you the thought of changing the foot has put me off so far, which is silly really :)

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  5. ah zips! i have not yet concurred 'crotch' or 'jeans' zips but i do like skirt or dress zippers.

    I mainly use the method where you loosely sew up the seam, press it open. place your zipper behind, sew then unpick seam afterwards :)

    Good luck!

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  6. Good luck! I'm not sure about a good tutorial - I actually had someone teach me how to do it. Nice, and slow. Be patient. It totally pays off in the end!

    :)

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