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Zips

How to Insert Zips, Part 4 – Exposed Zips

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This week, in Part 4 of my "How to insert a zip" series, I'll be explaining how to insert exposed zips into your projects. What is an exposed zip? With this method the teeth of the zip are completely exposed and therefore the zip becomes an intrinsic part of the overall design. This type of insertion can be used in a more decorative way. For example: use a … [Read more...] about How to Insert Zips, Part 4 – Exposed Zips

How to Insert Zips, Part 3 – Concealed Zips

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Welcome to Part 3 of my series showing you how to insert various types of zips into your sewing projects. This week we'll be tackling concealed zips. What is a concealed zip? With this method one fold of the fabric covers the zip entirely. useful for cushions where you do not wish the zip to be visible to allow pattern matching for a seamless look to protect … [Read more...] about How to Insert Zips, Part 3 – Concealed Zips

How to Insert Zips, Part 2 – Semi-concealed Zips

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In the second part of my series about inserting zips into your projects, we'll be looking at how to create semi-concealed zips. What are semi-concealed zips? A semi-concealed zip refers to the way the zip is inserted into the project. With this method the teeth of the zip will not be visible from the right side of the fabric although the stitching will. You may decide … [Read more...] about How to Insert Zips, Part 2 – Semi-concealed Zips

How to Insert Zips, Part 1 – Invisible Zips

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This week on the blog I'm looking at how to insert invisible zips. Zips are a fantastic invention, thank you Mr Whitcomb L. Judson (1893), but the nemesis of many a sewer! They have the reputation for being difficult to use. However, if you take your time and follow a few basic guidelines they are really quite straightforward. Types of Zip Zips themselves come in a … [Read more...] about How to Insert Zips, Part 1 – Invisible Zips