Re: Finsh Project But Have A Question

Thanks for all the tips everyone.

I machine basted (term always reminds me of Turkey on Thanksgiving
day) the seam closed. Hand basted the zipper in place then went down
one side, across the bottom and then up the other side.

It would appear that the general consensus is not to do this.

Next is brown wool then on to gray wool - just in time for summer for
her :)


On Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:10:21 -0500, Terry <tjmccannATwindstream.net>
wrote:

Hello All:

Well the wife's skirt is finished and didn't come out too bad. There
is one part that bugs me a bit though. There is a zipper in the middle
of the skirt (on the back) and at the end of the zipper the skirt
tends to "pop out" a bit.

Is this due to the zipper being new and stiff? Might this go away
after being worn for a while or did I do something wrong.

Thanks!
.

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