Am I alone or is there anyone who is afarid of those with a zipper? I purchase a design but I'm afarid I'll break a needle or ruien my machine.

I'm so glad you asked this question. You are not alone!!!!
I sewn many zips into projected but not with the embroidery machine.
All of the answers to your message have helped me immensely to have the courage to give it a go.
So, thank you for asking and thank you to everyone else for being so positive and helpful.
AlmaG.

Do not be afraid. I was very hesitant when I tried my first one. I printed the instructions out and followed them to the letter. When you have done one, you will be an expert! I still use a zip miles longer than I need to be on the safe side.

I feared it also and even closed my eyes and kringed when began to sew over the teeth. But to my amazment I am happy to say it stitched out beautiful. I don't worry any more. Make sure it is a nylon zipper though and not metal and not the big toothed nylon zippers either. You'll do great. Hugs & Stitches, Liz

I had a fear of that until one day I needed a baby gift in a hurry and i made a binki cover now I no longer fear them

Yes, that was one of my fears. I did find out one thing I have been doing wrong with my zipper projects is I have not been using the right length zipper for my projects. just realized it a few hours ago. Thanks to the ladies earlier today I took some advice and order nylon zippers from Esty's Zipit. Great prices; Thank you. I will not fear zippers!

You must give it a try. You will be so amazed. Just don't use a metal zipper and make sure the zipper pull is outside the stitching line. It is so easy. I promise. Susan

Oh my goodness, I thought I was the only one!! I have a terrible fear of sewing in zippers...it is unreal!!!!!!

I felt just like you, but after doing my first project with a zipper ITH it was a blast. No metal zippers and just keep the pull part out of the way and follow directions and should be fine.

Give it a try, I know you will be happy with the results. Make sure your zipper is long enough to keep the metal parts out of the sewing area, and it has to be a nylon zipper. I have made several, and never broke a needle yet. FOLLOW the INSTRUCTIONS. Good Luck and Have Fun!!!

I am still feeling a bit nervous about trying, but a lot of others seem to be doing them OK. I will try when I'm finished sewing finger puppets, hand puppets and needle cases. I am really enjoying sewing out these in the hoop designs. Be a devil and have a go LOL

No need to be afraid = they are EASY and SO MUCH FUN! Give one a try... Take Bev's suggestion - be sure to use a nylon zipper that is long enough for the ends to be outside of the stitching area and follow the instructions and you will be good to go!

I'm not sure many will be able to resist trying Sue's new In The Hoop Piano bag!

They work like a charm, just follow directions like any other design. Love them!

I was frightened too and I finally jumped in and did it. I'm so glad I did! Followed directions exactly, and I've never had a zipper install so easily. I'm sooo loving in-the-hoop projects now.

I was afraid at first but bought one. Just go slow,use lots of tape to hold your zipper in place. Also use a longer zipper than you need so the ends and pull won't be in the way. A line sews first to show where to place zipper. Always use nylon never a metal zip. The needle passes right through the nylon. I hope these tips help and you get over your fear of zippers and you try a project
Bev

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