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zipper in knit fabric? Liz 04-29-2006
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Posted by Liz on April 29, 2006, 5:29 am
Hi,
I'm about to attempt to make a zip-front dress in knit fabric, from a
pattern designed for woven fabric. My experience with knits is minimal, and
I've never put a zipper in a knit. Are there any differences from putting a
zipper in a woven fabric?
BTW, you can see a rather blurry photo of the pattern at
http://i23.ebayimg.com/02/i/06/3f/0b/1c_1_b.JPG (but I think I'll leave off
the collar).
Thanks,
Liz



Posted by Phaedrine on April 29, 2006, 11:19 am

> Hi,
> I'm about to attempt to make a zip-front dress in knit fabric, from a
> pattern designed for woven fabric. My experience with knits is minimal, and
> I've never put a zipper in a knit. Are there any differences from putting a
> zipper in a woven fabric?
> BTW, you can see a rather blurry photo of the pattern at
> http://i23.ebayimg.com/02/i/06/3f/0b/1c_1_b.JPG (but I think I'll leave off
> the collar).

Knits tend to stretch when you install zippers so you have to be
careful, especially if you cannot adjust the presser foot pressure or if
the feed dogs aren't reliable when you lessen the pressure.

Personally, I'd be highly unlikely to install a zipper, even an
invisible zipper, in the front of a knit dress. It's just not a very
attractive closure. But that's just my POV. If you are not anexpert
with zippers, I recommend against it.

--
I fear me you but warm the starved snake,
Who, cherished in your breasts, will sting your hearts. (Henry VI, Shakespeare)

Posted by small change on April 29, 2006, 12:06 pm
Phaedrine wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>> I'm about to attempt to make a zip-front dress in knit fabric, from a
>> pattern designed for woven fabric. My experience with knits is
>> minimal, and I've never put a zipper in a knit. Are there any
>> differences from putting a zipper in a woven fabric?
>> BTW, you can see a rather blurry photo of the pattern at
>> http://i23.ebayimg.com/02/i/06/3f/0b/1c_1_b.JPG (but I think I'll
>> leave off the collar).
>
> Knits tend to stretch when you install zippers so you have to be
> careful, especially if you cannot adjust the presser foot pressure or
> if the feed dogs aren't reliable when you lessen the pressure.
>
> Personally, I'd be highly unlikely to install a zipper, even an
> invisible zipper, in the front of a knit dress. It's just not a very
> attractive closure. But that's just my POV. If you are not anexpert
> with zippers, I recommend against it.
>

I install zippers into knits all the time, specifically in bike jerseys and
lightweight active wear tops. There is a notion - amazing wonder tape that
is an absolute necessity IMSHO that will make all the difference in the
sucess of your zipper installation.

I got some great tricks for the installation of zips in knits off Jalie
patterns. I describe the method here
http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/tips/jerseys.asp


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Posted by Phaedrine on April 29, 2006, 2:07 pm

> I install zippers into knits all the time, specifically in bike jerseys and
> lightweight active wear tops.

So do I but the front of a nice dress for someone inexperienced with
zippers seemed like maybe too much to ask.

> ...There is a notion - amazing wonder tape that
> is an absolute necessity IMSHO that will make all the difference in the
> sucess of your zipper installation.
>
> I got some great tricks for the installation of zips in knits off Jalie
> patterns. I describe the method here
> http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/tips/jerseys.asp


While I am exceedingly grateful for all that description, I honestly
can't make head nor tails out of it without illustrations (no, I am not
asking you to do illustrations). I must be one of those visual learners
I guess.

--
I fear me you but warm the starved snake,
Who, cherished in your breasts, will sting your hearts. (Henry VI, Shakespeare)

Posted by small change on April 29, 2006, 2:35 pm
Phaedrine wrote:
>
>> I install zippers into knits all the time, specifically in bike
>> jerseys and lightweight active wear tops.
>
> So do I but the front of a nice dress for someone inexperienced with
> zippers seemed like maybe too much to ask.
>
>> ...There is a notion - amazing wonder tape that
>> is an absolute necessity IMSHO that will make all the difference in
>> the sucess of your zipper installation.
>>
>> I got some great tricks for the installation of zips in knits off
>> Jalie patterns. I describe the method here
>> http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/tips/jerseys.asp
>
>
> While I am exceedingly grateful for all that description, I honestly
> can't make head nor tails out of it without illustrations (no, I am
> not asking you to do illustrations). I must be one of those visual
> learners I guess.
>

I have pics, just haven't been in the mood to put them on the page yet,
sorry.


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