Re: zipper in knit fabric?

Phaedrine wrote:
In article <OlG4g.18946$vy1.16595@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
"Liz" <liz@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi,
I'm about to attempt to make a zip-front dress in knit fabric, from a
pattern designed for woven fabric. My experience with knits is
minimal, and I've never put a zipper in a knit. Are there any
differences from putting a zipper in a woven fabric?
BTW, you can see a rather blurry photo of the pattern at
http://i23.ebayimg.com/02/i/06/3f/0b/1c_1_b.JPG (but I think I'll
leave off the collar).

Knits tend to stretch when you install zippers so you have to be
careful, especially if you cannot adjust the presser foot pressure or
if the feed dogs aren't reliable when you lessen the pressure.

Personally, I'd be highly unlikely to install a zipper, even an
invisible zipper, in the front of a knit dress. It's just not a very
attractive closure. But that's just my POV. If you are not anexpert
with zippers, I recommend against it.


I install zippers into knits all the time, specifically in bike jerseys and
lightweight active wear tops. There is a notion - amazing wonder tape that
is an absolute necessity IMSHO that will make all the difference in the
sucess of your zipper installation.

I got some great tricks for the installation of zips in knits off Jalie
patterns. I describe the method here
http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/tips/jerseys.asp


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