YinTx Report post Posted 16 hours ago I've been trying to make a zippered portfolio gusset for a 3 ring binder, but have not been having luck. Tried using the instructions from the Making Cases by Stohlman, but it is resulting in really tall dimensions and a zippered gusset that just won't open all the way up. Most commercially available portfolios use a single side of the zipper tape, resulting in a "U" shape at the top. However, the metal zippers I have (riri) will not function with only one side of the tape, as the shape of the teeth will not mesh universally. What type of zippers are you all using to accomplish this, or is there a better way? It has been really frustrating for me, and resulting in a lot of wasted leather and a very late delivery for a customer. I've tried contacting Buckle Guy regarding the types of zips available, but they seem perplexed and fixated on the fact that the image I have is of a plastic zipper, which obviously I don't want for leather, but was the only thing I had around to illustrate what I am trying to do. Thank you all for some help! YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted 16 hours ago Why not plastic zippers with leather? I thought the nylon coil zippers function well on a curved contour. That is the most common zipper that I see in tall riding boots. I look forward to learning how you solve this. Your workmanship is first rate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
