Re: zipper in knit fabric?

Phaedrine wrote:
In article <e303ka0b0h@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
"small change" <pennys@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I install zippers into knits all the time, specifically in bike
jerseys and lightweight active wear tops.

So do I but the front of a nice dress for someone inexperienced with
zippers seemed like maybe too much to ask.

...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


While I am exceedingly grateful for all that description, I honestly
can't make head nor tails out of it without illustrations (no, I am
not asking you to do illustrations). I must be one of those visual
learners I guess.


I have pics, just haven't been in the mood to put them on the page yet,
sorry.


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