Some of my knitting patterns have an option of adding a zipper. Pictured bellow as a sample is my
minion pencil box
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minion pencil box |
Here is a simple tutorial to make it easier for my blog readers, or visitors.
Step 1. Pin the zipper to the knitted piece, using a sewing pins.
If using a layer of fabric, pin the zipper between the two layers of fabric and knitted fabric.
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Step 1 - pin together zipper and knitted fabric |
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Step 1 - pin together zipper and fabric and knitted fabric |
Step 2. Using a needle and a tread sew together the layers with easily removable thread. The stitches can be long and slightly loose as they will be later removed. Remove the pins.
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Step 2 - loosely sew together the zipper and fabric layers. |
Step 3. Using a sewing machine, or by hand, sew the zipper firmly to the knitted fabric, and (if using) to the fabric.
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Step 3 - zipper sewn by hand |
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Step 3 - zipper sewn on a sewing machine |
Step 4. The zipper should be securely attached. Remove the loosely sewn thread from Step 2.
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Finished project |
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