tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21586300.post116794155238136121..comments2024-03-01T00:26:48.670-08:00Comments on Pickin' and Throwin': Zipper Installation (Part One)Designated Knitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17022685471972200007noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21586300.post-8945037721341373692015-02-12T08:05:26.930-08:002015-02-12T08:05:26.930-08:00This was absolutely so helpful. But, the zipper t...This was absolutely so helpful. But, the zipper that came with the kit is too short. Help! Where can I find one that is about an inch longer?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15450166463502929050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21586300.post-71567816158170081152012-04-07T03:07:01.613-07:002012-04-07T03:07:01.613-07:00For my part every person should read it.For my part every person should read it.www.encontactos.comhttp://www.encontactos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21586300.post-37803213295144826282011-04-29T06:37:11.129-07:002011-04-29T06:37:11.129-07:00Hey, just happened to read your reply (I wonder wh...Hey, just happened to read your reply (I wonder why I didn't get a notice in my email....). I have not attempted the zipper yet. I plan to knit an example and practice next weekend while at the ocean. I LOVE it when I find such good help on the www.VTwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04132276845477742462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21586300.post-49534901977965524502010-09-18T05:56:23.468-07:002010-09-18T05:56:23.468-07:00VTwin - Thank you for your comment! No, I have ne...VTwin - Thank you for your comment! No, I have never done a single crochet around the placket edges to make an even edge... I'm interested in hearing more about that. The outside edges on the sweater in this post are very finished off because of the turning ridge that is specified in the Dale pattern for knitting the placket, though there are really no directions for making a "pretty" inside. Once the edges are sewn down, however, it looks okay, especially in such a dark color. I think Dale actually uses some sort of casing sewn over the raw edges, but I haven't explored that idea thoroughly, either...<br /><br />To backstitch the zipper in place, I use a double strand of standard thread in a matching color.<br /><br />I have used a sewing machine to secure a zipper in place many times. I typically do this on cardigans, and there is another tutorial link in the sidebar of the http://www.pickinandthrowin.blogspot.com blog which discusses this topic. In fact, using a sewing machine is my favorite way to secure a zipper, and it is also very fast...but once I didn't get it right the first time and had to rip and re-sew...doable, but no fun. <br /><br />Best wishes with your zipper!<br />Laura (YarnThrower)YarnThrowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261414607842071918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21586300.post-47628723303542462492010-09-16T07:08:15.740-07:002010-09-16T07:08:15.740-07:00I appreciate your instructions for installing a zi...I appreciate your instructions for installing a zipper into a placket. I am knitting a zip-up pullover and will eb using a 9" zipper. Have you ever done a single crochet every other stitch from top of placket - all the way around and back up to the top? I read this makes a clean and even inside edge. When you stitch the zipper in place using the backstitch do you use yarn or heavy thread? My last question! Have you ever used a sewing machine with long stitches to secure a zipper?? Thank you for your help!!VTwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04132276845477742462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21586300.post-1168004243048251312007-01-05T05:37:00.000-08:002007-01-05T05:37:00.000-08:00This is most informative for me. I have never put...This is most informative for me. I have never put a zipper into anything. I remember my mom liked the result, but did not like sewing zippers, and so I never learned.Marie N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02358976552469177345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21586300.post-1167976463792511742007-01-04T21:54:00.000-08:002007-01-04T21:54:00.000-08:00I'm definitely going to have to get some of that s...I'm definitely going to have to get some of that stuff. I just pinned my and hand stitched, and it did shift around a bit, requiring me to keep stopping to eyeball everything, so stuff matched on both sides of the zipper. Can't wait to see the sewing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com