Re: Invisible zipper in suede cloth

BEI Design wrote:
> Betsy Ross wrote:
>> The fabric keeps gathering up. How do I solve this?
> 
> Are you hand basting it carefully before attempting to 
> machine stitch it?  Since faux suede has a nap, it would 
> rend to creep unless very well anchored with short basting 
> stitches, along the entire length of the zipper.
> 
> Beverly 
> 
> 
I used a Teflon zip foot as well as hand basting when I did one in faux 
suede...  Worked out nicely, but you do need to take that extra bit of 
care.  (NOT an FTL sewing job, Beverly!  ;) )

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