May 21, 2010
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I went to a local whole sale fabric store last weekend and got some great fabric that would look great as a purse. HOWEVER…it’s been a pain to work with. It shreds, so I have to serge around the edges to prevent that.
I’ve been trying to put a zipper pocket in the side of it and it’s been pretty slow going. I’m actually getting frustrated. I’ll try more tonight…blech. I think I should just bail on the whole zipper idea for now and just make the purse. Or bag. Or *something*.
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would it help to use a stabilizer or an water-soluble interfacing? Sometimes those beautiful, tricky fabrics and be made to mind with a little help. Good luck.
Feedwater is a great craftwoman. I was going to suggest using a snap–or duct tape.
@feedwaterclean - Thank you! I read about how some people use glue sticks…just regular cheapy glue sticks! I gave up on my idea of using the zipper for this purse—I’ll probably try with another one. I was making this purse a bit more complicated than I needed to, with extra sewing that didn’t need to happen.
@chipperchocolate - Thanks Becks! When it doubt, DUCT TAPE it!