tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post5547814872352180146..comments2024-03-15T15:30:48.835-04:00Comments on Vacuuming the Lawn: How do I fix this? NL6000 bulging zipperKylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-86960707713301266332011-09-12T02:59:51.845-04:002011-09-12T02:59:51.845-04:00That happends to me all the time (and on me it loo...That happends to me all the time (and on me it looked MUCH worse, don´t worry!) and it usually was my back being too narrow. (I have to add that I usually had this with a mayor back neck gap! So all I did was slim the entire center back and maybe add darts)Chrissynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-17281893823231679432011-09-08T21:54:06.142-04:002011-09-08T21:54:06.142-04:00I don't have time to read all the comments, bu...I don't have time to read all the comments, but we see this issue with knitted items all the time. There's a great post about it at http://www.grumperina.com/knitblog/archives/2007/02/closing_the_bri.htm and her solution was a shorter zipper than what was called for. Hope that helps :)TracyKMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07498896222222982320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-82610025741096812592011-09-08T07:50:20.053-04:002011-09-08T07:50:20.053-04:00Definitely take out that zip and apply bias bindin...Definitely take out that zip and apply bias binding to the seam allowance, or interfacing if your prefer. I would cut a bias strip of cotton because it is more stable.<br />If your fabric is stretchy then it may be worth basting the seam together and seeing if you can slip it on over your head without the need for a zip... worth a try anyway.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-81612005062009517812011-09-07T09:55:47.128-04:002011-09-07T09:55:47.128-04:00My first thought was there is too much length in t...My first thought was there is too much length in the upper back, for which there is unfortunately no fix. I hope steaming and interfacing work! It's a very cute dress. I think the flight attendant vibe is a bonus.The Slapdash Sewisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668474749166329852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-64179273870010369232011-09-05T18:36:53.305-04:002011-09-05T18:36:53.305-04:00http://sewing.com/post/How-to-Install-an-Invisible...http://sewing.com/post/How-to-Install-an-Invisible-Zipper.aspxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-17381652509568773062011-09-05T12:28:20.486-04:002011-09-05T12:28:20.486-04:00Consensus is to interface - look forward to hearin...Consensus is to interface - look forward to hearing the outcome! Very suspenseful......Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398754886656482414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-37924025576847746012011-09-05T08:47:30.272-04:002011-09-05T08:47:30.272-04:00Yes, interface the zip area. The problem is probab...Yes, interface the zip area. The problem is probably occuring because the zip is stable and the knit is not, so they are fighting each other.gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-69360347668482131292011-09-05T08:24:39.236-04:002011-09-05T08:24:39.236-04:00One more vote for interfacing the seam allowance. ...One more vote for interfacing the seam allowance. I have NEVER been able to insert an invisible zipper without interfacing; it always puckers or stretches.Bonnie O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10337963671634796459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-15352429637583366002011-09-05T08:05:28.206-04:002011-09-05T08:05:28.206-04:00hmmm, I didn't encounter that problem when I m...hmmm, I didn't encounter that problem when I made my version - and I didn't interface my stretch ponti fabric either. So unfortunately I'm not much help on this one at all sorry! I hope interfacing the seam allowance and easing the zipper in fixes the problem, because this really is a fantastic dressKristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-85029614656878149462011-09-04T20:25:31.863-04:002011-09-04T20:25:31.863-04:00I would interface the zipper area *and* ease the z...I would interface the zipper area *and* ease the zipper in (bend the fabric as it will sit on your back as you are pinning the zipper in place so it will sit correctly when you are wearing it). Here's a post on how I did this for a skirt: http://www.spottedroo.com/blog/?p=1715. I ran into this problem many times with zippers on curves, especially for skirts. How this helps!spottedroohttp://www.spottedroo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-46394315975902561632011-09-04T19:28:07.175-04:002011-09-04T19:28:07.175-04:00Undo the zipper and interface the seam allowance, ...Undo the zipper and interface the seam allowance, it will make all the difference in the world. Make sure your SA is not smaller in that area leaving extra fabric in that area.<br /><br />Hope that helps because I think is super nice!Lisette Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13332082021185663844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-8953920284087515752011-09-04T18:59:15.446-04:002011-09-04T18:59:15.446-04:00Oh I really hope someone has some thoughts for you...Oh I really hope someone has some thoughts for you on that zipper situation before you have to rip it all out. I wish I could help, but I don't know the answer. I do know the dress is looking really nice. I love the results this pattern gives and all the eye-catching details. Soon you will have a beautiful new dress to add to your closet!MushyWearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11298153126878457192noreply@blogger.com