Selecting the right Zipper for your project Zippers make it easy to put on and take off clothes. All Zippers open and close through the action of a self-locking slider and pull tab. There are three types of zippers, distinguished by their teeth: a polyester interlocking coil, molded plastic teeth, and stamped metal teeth. All of these teeth styles are attached to a fabric (usually polyester) tape. Shortening a zipper If you can't find the right length zipper, buy a longer one and shorten it. Close the zipper and mark the desired length. Straight-Stitch several times back and forth over the coil or teeth at the mark. Trim the zipper 1/2" (1.3cm) below the stitches. Type Construction Characteristics Uses Closed Bottom Coil 4" to 22" (10.2 to 55.9cm) long;lightweight, flexible, heat resistant Dresses, skirts, pants,sportswear, home decor. Closed bottom Molded 4" to 22" (10.2 to 55.9cm) long;medium-weight, large teeth, decorative,meant to be visible Dresses, jackets, sportswear Closed bottom Stamped Metal 4" to 22" (10.2 to 55.9cm) long;medium- to heavyweight, sturdy, teeth are usually enameled to match tape colour Pants, sportswear, work clothes Separating Coil 12" to 48" (30.5 to 122cm) long;lightweight, flexible, less bulky than metal or molded teeth. Handknit sweaters, childrens wear,lightweight jackets. separating Molded 12" to 48" (30.5 to 122cm) long; medium- to heavyweight. Jackets, Sweaters, sportswear separating Stamped Metal 12" to 48" (30.5 to 122cm) long;medium- to heavyweight. Jackets and home decorating items. two-way separating Molded and Stamped Metal 12" to 48" (30.5 to 122cm) long; medium- to heavy weight, two pull tabs(so the garment can be zipped from top or bottom.) Heavy jackets, ski parkas, action sportswear. Invisible Coil 9" to 22" (22.9 to 55.9cm) long; special insertion so it is invisible from right side of the garment; requires special presser foot. Dresses, skirts, pants, home decor. Brass jeans or trousers zippers Stamped Metal 6" to 9" (15.2 to 22.9cm) long;slider has locking feature, slightly wider tape for fly-front insertion. jeans, work pants, skirts (any fly-front design) #Getting Started #how-to #Singerco-Newzealand Facebook Email Print X Pinterest
