Covering zipper for furry fabrics December 30, 2007
If you want to use a zipper with a faux or real fur fabric it can be difficult to open and close the zipper because of the hairy fabric.
You can prevent this by covering the zipper teeth with a piece of tape.
For the example I used a piece of satin bias tape, which was pre folded but I pressed it open and folded it again in half and sewed the covering tape with a loose tension so I can remove that stitching after I have sewed the zipper in the garment. I used a different colour because it is easier to see which tread has to be removed later.
This is not necessary, if you do not want to remove the first stitching use a matching colour thread and a normal tension. You can use any other piece of tape or a strip of folded lining fabric.
I sewed the tape that covers the teeth of the zipper with the zipper tape on top:
Thank you, Els! Excellent tip. I can think of other uses for this technique, too.
Thank you for a very useful tip. The effect is beautiful.
Definitely one of the most useful things I have read in a long time, Thanks!
Great idea Els - I doubt I’d ever come up with something so ingenious on my own. Thanks!
such a simple and smart solution,wow your smarter than me LOL.tHANKS FOR SHARING!
What a great tip, Els! I will remember this one for future use!
So clever! This is one of those “duh” things that leaves me wondering…”why didn’t I think of that?”