A warning for the bag making community - don't fall foul to this! - Live on 4 April 2024
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This zipper tape is so pretty but there's something that all bag makers need to be aware of. Almost monthly I see more people having this happen so please share this so more people are aware of the perils of this pretty zipper tape in bag making and sewing projects.
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Have you used one of these zips before? Maybe you've been caught out by them also?
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use fusible interfacing on the back of the zip tape to stop fraying.
Good idea! A lot of faff though 🫣
I just burn my ends. I have no problems. I don’t snip sides of my zips. Thanks for heads up
Me too
Me too.
Thank you! I will definitely be aware of this! And those stripes are really pretty!
Most welcome glad it helped
This has happened to me on a wash bag but it was a rainbow zip teeth. Not sure if I snipped into it too far. But I couldn’t rectify it as it was fraying too much it came out of the main fabric and lining. I was so annoyed as I used a beautiful waterproof canvas which wasn’t cheap. Definitely something to check the zips before your project. Thank you for the tip.
oh no! Was it a striped zipper also? Yes if you snip too far in you could have the same issue so definitely be wary of how far you cut
@@Studio7t7 I think I was snipping too far was the issue and didn’t know it would fray. It wasn’t a stripy zip, just a navy with rainbow teeth
Thank you. New to bag making! This is going to be something i will not forget!
Glad you found it helpful welcome to the bag making journey! Did you join my free Facebook group?
Watching on catch up, from devon ❤
hi!
Thanks
Glad you found it helpful 😍
Just watching the replay Emma. Good look with your bag launch of the Maggie Switch
Thanks so much!!
Hi , this is my first time watching from Sydney Australia, on the replay. I hope your bag launch went well.❤🎉
Hi thanks so much and for the comment too. 🥰
Hi from Australia too!
Thanks for sharing this! Very informative.
My pleasure!
Thank you, this is really helpful to know xxx
So glad you found it helpful!
Watching on replay from Australia 😊 Also, thanks for the warning. I admired the stripey zips but haven't bought any, thankfully 👍
Thanks for watching and commenting 🙌
Thanks for the tip xx
Most welcome 🤗
Thank you for the video. I have some zipper tape like that and have been afraid to use it. I'll just use it on a straight area vs a curved area.
Def use it - but like you say on straight over curved areas :)
I have some of this tape and will be getting rid of it. I have seen some people have issues with it without snipping into it and I don’t think it is worth the risk. Bummer, I really like the look.
Such a shame isn’t it 😕
Wow…I do not believe I have any of those zips but that is a good thing to know. How horrifying to make something and get to that point and have a zipper catastrophe.
Yes it’s pretty devastating 😕 especially when they look so nice too!
Well to be honest, i don't think i will use that stripey tape. hurts my eyes. but i didn't know you can put the teeth of the zipper tape back together like that! amazing! lol!
Glad you found it useful :) Thanks!
Watching on Replay
hi Sherri
Snipping into zipper tape is just asking for trouble. I made the shark for my grandson and didn’t snip the zip at all. It went round the curve perfectly.
That’s great you had that 😍.
I wonder if the magnets are strong enough to hold the straps/handles in place when the bag becomes heavy with stuff, especially for a fairly spacious bag like that, that can carry a lot of things inside... I would be a bit nervous to carry my electronics in there if the handles can snip off due to the weight...
This is a common worry. Even if they do, due to how they are fixed they physically can’t come out of the d rings. I explain more on the video here; th-cam.com/video/KZMDM0qZ4e8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=sf21D_3dQ7sYmUZ1
@@Studio7t7 Tank you for answering! 😊
thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Most welcome glad you found it helpful
Thanks so much for this advice!!!!!
Has the manufacturer put a warning on the packaging????
Zipper tape often doesn't have packaging I guess?
Interesting bag. I might try it. Just wondering why you used magnets instead of snaps for the straps. I would think the snaps are sturdier than the magnets. Thanks in advance for your consideration of this question. Thanks for the tip!
Thanks so glad you like it. You can use snaps instead of magnets - totally choice but I’ve found them to be fine. You can see the full video with explanation here; th-cam.com/video/KZMDM0qZ4e8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=dbI5XJ5F1q-ZBT-v
@@Studio7t7 Appreciate your quick response. Thanks. Looking forward to more of your content!
I think using an iron on adhesive on the zipper fabric would *save* it from fraying into uselessness
That’s a great idea! Please try and then report back. It’s worth noting that these zips aren’t useless if they are used on straight projects 😘
Can you use a cigarette lighter to melt the snipped areas? It reminds me of grosgrain ribbon that unravels after being sewn into things, unless you singe/melt the raw edges of the ribbon first.
Yes that’s true it’s very similar! You could try that but I’m not sure it would be tough enough? Normally yes but this tape really does kind of disintegrate
Can you tell me if and or how I can hack the Maggie switch to fit on the back of my wee mobility scooter
For that, you can adjust the straps so that they go from the centre back to the side d rings - I think that would work well? But not having a mobility scooter to hand im not sure - are backpacks usually good or no?
I think if you have the straps vertical on each side you could do a horizontal restraining strap to slot onto the straps to hold it in place. I did this for one I made for my scooter and it works really well.
Do you ever say the brand or type of it to avoid? I am too new to differentiate
There isn’t really a brand to avoid it’s more this type of zipper tape
Wow. Thank you for the warning. I will know to Avoid!
You're welcome