I purchased a jean jumpsuit for a 1970’s party. I had to make some alterations due to my present odd shape (giggle – girth in one area and some lack of girth in another). I was instructed on the label to wash before wearing, I did as instructed. The zipper must have been dry rotted. It broke.
I was going to take it to the cleaners for repair, but decided “I can do this myself” why pay them? (giggle). I took out the old zipper and on the hunt I went. Could NOT find a 24 inch metal zipper that was not a separating zipper. I didn’t want to pay extra to go online (shipping would be as much as the zipper).
I went to JoAnn Fabrics only so far.
Well, I went on and purchased a 22 inch zipper and the two inches are lacking at the top. I could leave open, it’s not much. And I am so scared to machine sew in the zipper because of the stretch denim, I am hand sewing it in. (Ugh!). Any suggestions for the top opening? It’s not really that much and I wouldn’t have it zipped totally to the neck, what would be decorative for the two inch gap?
Oh, I didn’t get to wear the jumpsuit, the party was last Saturday and I just got the 22 inch zipper Monday. I just settled on it and decided to make do.
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Oh and here are some pictures of my mess. giggle
G'Morning, Rodezzy!How about adding a decorative "charm" of some sort to the zipper pull? If you're not going to close it all the way, anyway...Could be anything from a special-made "zipper charm" to a keychain dealie or part of a thrift store necklace or bracelet. "Cell phone charms" are all the rage, these days, too! Glad to see you back around!Kharmin
Good evening, thats a great idea. Check out the pics I sent of the finished zipper, a charm would look pretty cute!
Good Job! Sometimes a jumpsuit is just what you want to wear! K
Thanks. I've got to top stitch it now with the same color thread the rest of the suit is top stitched with. What you think! I figured that if I sew it in by hand first, that would stabilize it enough to then top stitch by machine. Shouldn't ripple now.
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sounds good - lighten the foot pressure a little, I'd think...
Makes sense.
I 2nd Kharmin's idea! and it isn't a lot open at the top. Cute jumper any way, and those are becoming stylish again anyhow, tee hee, Cathy
You probably did, but did you check for a zipper in the drapery/upholstery dept?
I sure didn't, thats a good idea for another time. I've sewn it in now. And by hand no less, I'm impressed with myself. Take a look. The missing two inches is just fine. What do you think? My camera is the pits lately. I don't know why the pictures blur now. Technology. The better it gets; the worse it gets!
It looks great. Getting a zipper in a hurry can be a really big "pain." On more than one occasion I've selected fabric based on the fact that I could find a matching zipper for one piece and not the one that i preferred.
Thanks it worked out fine. I'm going to look for a charm for the zipper. Thats a great idea.
I am impressed with you too! :) Cathy
Thank you.
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