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Ok Sue this ones for you *****I wanted to try and sew a metal zipper as i have a few of these****Sew i turned my sewing machine on low as low as it would go .Anyways it did it :):)I also wanted to try sewing the fancy stitches twice to see if it would show better on black ??Well what do YOU think??This is a free design by Sue and Yoriko!!!http://www.mygardened.com/Thanks for LQQKING hugs Carolyn
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Only you Carolyn, would be brave enough to try this. I think you are amazing. It looks great.
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Thanks hugs
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Oh you took such a risk using a metal zipper. Your result is great though. Please be very careful.
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yep i just wanted to try *****
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Carolyn... you are so brave to try that! I have a bunch of metal zips too, but it's too far to the emb machine repairman for me to risk it. This turned out very pretty (and I'm still giggling over JAM monogram)
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thanks for commenting hugs
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You are really living dangerously now! I wouldn't recommend anyone else to try it!
Good idea to stitch the fancy stitches twice. Did you think about using two threads in the needle and stitching it once?
Good idea to stitch the fancy stitches twice. Did you think about using two threads in the needle and stitching it once?
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nope never thought of that but i had to try steal right???lol
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dragonflyer
09 Oct 2015
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Nice job...but using a metal zipper...you were lucky...and I'm with Sue...I wouldn't recommend anyone else use one!
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yes but it my oldddddd machine and they were tough back then lol
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Great job, but please be extra careful using metal zippers.
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ok mommy i will hugs
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Nice job, and you are very brave to sew over a metal zip. Glad it worked out well for you.
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yep no problem hugs
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graceandham
09 Oct 2015
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No, no, bad girl. Don't even let the others think they can sew with metal zippers. You're going to make the repair guys RICH! Otherwise, great bag.
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nope i won't it sewed perfect :):)
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Adorable bag. The only way to sew with metal zips is to take the teeth out of the seam - use fabric tabs on both ends of the zip so the machine never comes NEAR a metal tooth. I too have zips that old. I use them on hand maneuvered machine stitched bags where I don't threaten the teeth or machine.
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you got it hugs
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Great Great job.. I guess all the No Nos are for using metal on an ith project , harmful for emb machines. certainly the stitch row looks far enough away.. Love yours. Congratulations on a job very well done..
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Thanks for not scolding me lol
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Good, Good, Good Carolyn/Lillian
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Thanks Lillian hugs
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jofrog2000
09 Oct 2015
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Very pretty. But I agree that you were very lucky that your needle did not hit the zipper and break. Or worse, mess up something in the needle assembly. Even when making clothing, we never sewed over the teeth, just at the end of the tape. Just as sewing over pins is a no-no.
Jo
Jo
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This old brother just pushs the teeth side ways and keeps on sewing ****
Just because you lucked out this time, please don't tempt fate again. Even if it is an "old faithful" machine, you'd be upset if it got broken. Or if the needle hit the wrong way and broke -as they do- you might be injured, and we certainly don't want that to happen!
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Another great one Carolyn :) but daring to use a metal zipper....oh my! You have been lucky....
Repeating the decorative stitch makes it stand out better!
Thanks for sharing :)
Repeating the decorative stitch makes it stand out better!
Thanks for sharing :)
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Thanks i thought so to hugs
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nicely done Carolyn but I'm afraid I have to agree with the others. If you missed a stitch just once the damage to your machine could be very bad & for the price we pay for our dearly beloved machines I 'm afraid I for one would not want to risk it work horse or not. You really were quite fortunate not to have hit it ~an extra hug for you for the advice good or bad~
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lol thanks :):)
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There is another way to put in a zipper on your emb machine and if you use that method you WILL break a needle. use up some of those nylon zippers you have for no worries
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yes i will do just that MOMMY!!!Hugs
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They are lovely, wonderful job Carolyn! You are very brave using metal zippers ;) Hugs, Yoriko
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yes but i watch :):)it really is ok hugs
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Great job, Carolyn!
Hugs, Lidia
Hugs, Lidia
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Thanks hugs
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NICE JOB ON DAY I WILL TRY ITH PURCES.. GOD BLESS LUCY
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yes give it a try it is a free design ok???
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crafter2243
10 Oct 2015
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All I can say is "you are gutsy". Glad it turned out so well.
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thanks yes i always try new weird things Ask my Mother lol
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sandralane
10 Oct 2015
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Carolyn, fantastic job you have done.Love it. Sandra.
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Thanks Sandra hugs
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highlandermom
10 Oct 2015
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Grand job and I am amazed. You know your machine. I don't trust mine. It tickles me to be afraid to put in a zipper then you chomp right in and you and your tough machine beat the odds all they way. I will say and I quote I am chicken to do this with my machine. But as much as you sew I know you know yours.
As they say for danger stunts on tv ....... do not try this at home kiddies...... Unless you Know and I quote that.... know your machine can handle it. By the way I love the twice over the zipper. this bag will hang in there forever metal teeth and all. Hugs
As they say for danger stunts on tv ....... do not try this at home kiddies...... Unless you Know and I quote that.... know your machine can handle it. By the way I love the twice over the zipper. this bag will hang in there forever metal teeth and all. Hugs
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Thanks Mary i just cut another one out i bought some brown leatherette at fabric land hugs
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Wonderful and ever so lovely. You sure are one Lady living on the wild side there...
Very brave indeed....great job.
Very brave indeed....great job.
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Thanks yep that's me ,thats why i live in the bush with the wild animals lol
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It has turned out really well Carolyn, I feel if you go slow over the zipper you should be able to do this with metal ones. Great that it worked for you. Love Chris
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yes i skipped a few stitchs also lol
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Looks nice.
Stitching the zip in is one thing, stitching across it when putting the back and lining in is another, more dangerous thing. Did you remove some of the metal teeth, or skip a few stitches?
Have you tried a thicker, #30 or even #18, thread for the fancy stitches - that makes them stand out better as well. Although stitching them twice looks good!
Stitching the zip in is one thing, stitching across it when putting the back and lining in is another, more dangerous thing. Did you remove some of the metal teeth, or skip a few stitches?
Have you tried a thicker, #30 or even #18, thread for the fancy stitches - that makes them stand out better as well. Although stitching them twice looks good!
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Ahhhhhhhhhhhh some figured it out !!Good show Mops **
no i never thought of that(the theread) and i have some thicker thread ***Thanks
no i never thought of that(the theread) and i have some thicker thread ***Thanks
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Fantastic job.
Hugs pam
Hugs pam
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Thanks Pam hugs
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Love it Carolyn---you could add a silver bling thing to zipper tab to match silver metal zip. I love this.