Re: Invisible zipper in suede cloth

Kate XXXXXX wrote:
> 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
     ^^^^^^

Aaack, I meant to write "tend" not "rend".  I don't know why 
they put the "r" right next to the "t".  ;-}

> > 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!  ;) )

Indeed, one of those special situations which *requires* the 
extra care and time to baste properly.

Beverly