Zippers - Glue Or Clip?

[UKRay]

Tried the stapler... could never line up the holes!

Unfortunately, this job isn't going to go away. It is part of a bigger order and I couldn't get one part without the other. Sigh!

Cheers for those kind words, John. I'll think of you when I stick my sewing machine to the leather (again). I'll probably manage to stick the leather to the dog too... The only thing that won't stick will be the zipper - but you don't want those to stick do you? LOL

Ray

[Crystal]

Hey Ray- Give this (or something similar) a try: http://www.sewthankful.com/CollinsFabricGlueStick.html . It will tack down a zipper and holds it well while sewing.

Just don't ask me what to do after that! I don't have that part figured out yet!

Crystal

[steve hansl]

When my wife was working with me at our shoe repair she always glued the zippers before sewing,I very rarely glue them.I guess it really depends on the particular job at hand and how well you get along with zippers.I do qiute a few replacements on English riding boots and they can be fun to get both sides even again.

[albane]

I watched those videos too, John. It is definitely faster to stitch 'em 'raw and fast', but I think I've been lucky, so far...

I'm going to try tacking the zip in place with a dab of contact adhesive and see how that goes. It can't make life any harder unless i manage to stick the durn zipper shut. Yup, I've done that before.

and it kinda focuses your attention on making life easier. LOL

Any further advice would be gratefully received guys.

Ray

I've been wanting to chime in for a couple days , but didn't due to lack of information from the OP.

As we all know zippers and there installations can vary widely.

depending on the zipper, the textiles, and the application the installation procedures can vary.

As an manufacture I will follow the Designers requirements. As the designer I am at liberty to design the project as i see fit.

I like to utilize all available methods as necessary glue , tapes, pins,align and sew.etc.what ever the job requirements call for.

Naturally I would opt for the most efficient methods.

My hesitation in posting was due to the lack of information on the project at hand.

wouldn't you know it ? Ray said the magic words I've been looking for "I've got 100 x 5" zippers to sew into some small change purses this coming week "

Now we have a goal!!!

Ray lets see what your project looks like so we can find the most effective way to help you.

Do you have photo or sketch any clues would help.

All the best,

Al Bane

[UKRay]

Thanks, Crystal - I'll give it a try.

This is the sample purse the customer gave me. It is unlined and made from soft 1.1mm calfskin.

Ray

[albane]

Thanks, Crystal - I'll give it a try.

This is the sample purse the customer gave me. It is unlined and made from soft 1.1mm calfskin.

Ray

Ray,

I can't tell if there is a gusset .

If so does it go around 3 sides?

or only 2 with no seam along the bottom?

Thanks for the pics.

We are one step closer.

[Luke Hatley]

Ray that is a piece of cake.......LOT of Cake.

i would sew zippers on to the sides flat, then turn the pouches wrong side out ,stich sides and bottom

then turn right side out........have fun.

[celticleather]

Ray that is a piece of cake.......LOT of Cake.

i would sew zippers on to the sides flat, then turn the pouches wrong side out ,stich sides and bottom

then turn right side out........have fun.

That's the way to do it, Luke!

[UKRay]

No gusset.

I'm glad you all think this is easy! LOL

I'm still wondering if you stick 'em or clip 'em before you stitch 'em - or do you stitch 'em plain?

Come on Luke and Terry - and the rest of you, spill those beans!

Ray

[dirtclod]

Ray take a picture of pieces before it's sewn. Maybe we can figure out a easy way to put it togeather, if nohthing else sub the job out your cousin Luke .