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Posted on: 1/14/20 11:20 AM ET
Hello
I have perfected installing exposed zips without a seam but just cannot get my head around how to do this when I have a seam. I am stuck. Can anyone help please. I am exposing the zip teeth only.
Edited to add:
This is the link I used before. I must have made the line of basting stitches 2 cms from back edge then but the instructions seem to be talking about the top of the zip or have I misread it.
exposed zip with seam
Another link uses 2 tiny squares of lining at the bottom of the zip. Is it possible to add that with this link?
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I have perfected installing exposed zips without a seam but just cannot get my head around how to do this when I have a seam. I am stuck. Can anyone help please. I am exposing the zip teeth only.
Edited to add:
This is the link I used before. I must have made the line of basting stitches 2 cms from back edge then but the instructions seem to be talking about the top of the zip or have I misread it.
exposed zip with seam
Another link uses 2 tiny squares of lining at the bottom of the zip. Is it possible to add that with this link?
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Posted on: 1/14/20 1:41 PM ET
In reply to sewing4therapy
Posted on: 1/14/20 8:34 PM ET
In reply to SewsforCats
That's excellent thank you
I'm using denim and will top-stitch mine but I feel unstuck now.
I'm using denim and will top-stitch mine but I feel unstuck now.
Posted on: 1/15/20 1:49 AM ET
In reply to sewing4therapy
I sewed exposed zips in the sleeve seams of my moto jacket and included all the photos in This Flickr Album starting about the middle of the first page. The instructions are under each photo. Below are a few of the photos. Hope it helps! 




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Sewing keeps me from falling apart at the seams!
Bernina 1008, Brother SB4138, Brother 1034D, Janome Coverpro 900CPX
https://www.flickr.com/photos/8538/albums
Bernina 1008, Brother SB4138, Brother 1034D, Janome Coverpro 900CPX
https://www.flickr.com/photos/8538/albums
Posted on: 1/15/20 2:06 AM ET
In reply to SewLibra
Fantastic thank you
Posted on: 1/15/20 9:26 AM ET
Thank you to Sews for Cats and Sew Libra
I put in an exposed zip using your video and pictures and I am very pleased with the results.
I put in an exposed zip using your video and pictures and I am very pleased with the results.
Posted on: 1/15/20 2:20 PM ET
In reply to sewing4therapy
Yay! 
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Sewing keeps me from falling apart at the seams!
Bernina 1008, Brother SB4138, Brother 1034D, Janome Coverpro 900CPX
https://www.flickr.com/photos/8538/albums
Bernina 1008, Brother SB4138, Brother 1034D, Janome Coverpro 900CPX
https://www.flickr.com/photos/8538/albums
Posted on: 1/15/20 2:22 PM ET
In reply to SewLibra
Only problem is I should have done the all in one facing first!
Maybe the burrito method will save the day.
Maybe the burrito method will save the day.
Posted on: 1/15/20 5:23 PM ET
In reply to sewing4therapy
I'm sure you'll figure it out.
I bagged a lining on my jacket and ended up hand stitching around the sleeve zippers. About killed me because I don't like to hand sew and only do it when I have to or to make a hem on special fabric look nice. Lol.

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I bagged a lining on my jacket and ended up hand stitching around the sleeve zippers. About killed me because I don't like to hand sew and only do it when I have to or to make a hem on special fabric look nice. Lol.
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Sewing keeps me from falling apart at the seams!
Bernina 1008, Brother SB4138, Brother 1034D, Janome Coverpro 900CPX
https://www.flickr.com/photos/8538/albums
Bernina 1008, Brother SB4138, Brother 1034D, Janome Coverpro 900CPX
https://www.flickr.com/photos/8538/albums
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