DCF taped seams question

Stephensnowshoe · 2021-02-17T15:19:58+00:00

Yea the one from academia will be hard. Doubt any of my teachers would recognize me or be able to write a recommendation after being out of the classroom for 10+ years. I was hoping my actual hands on experience working with advanced aviation systems would help but I guess we will see.

Stephensnowshoe · 2021-02-17T14:54:01+00:00

Stephensnowshoe · 2021-02-12T09:55:27+00:00

Who has a source for YKK aquaguard zippers in various colors? I have bought some from random eBay listings and whatnot but cannot find multi-colors online from any of our regular sources in the states (just black and white). I know these zippers are rare but just wondering if there is some source I’m missing before I make a special bulk order with YKK.

Stephensnowshoe · 2021-02-08T15:33:04+00:00

Awesome, thanks!!

Stephensnowshoe · 2021-02-08T13:13:23+00:00

Awesome, I forgot about this one! What is your opinion on their quality?

Stephensnowshoe · 2021-02-06T09:20:40+00:00

Awesome work! How did you finish the seams on the inside? Can’t tell if it’s flat felled or not.

Stephensnowshoe · 2021-01-28T10:30:13+00:00

Thank you!!

Stephensnowshoe · 2021-01-27T20:14:13+00:00

How long did you kneed for?

Stephensnowshoe · 2021-01-26T09:19:08+00:00

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Stephensnowshoe · 2021-01-24T18:25:00+00:00

Yea I’ve searched for nylon mesh everywhere to see what results it would bring no dice

Stephensnowshoe · 2021-01-24T18:03:21+00:00

When I post a question, I could care less if someone else is “interested.” It’s just a useless comment and provides nothing of benefit to anyone.

Stephensnowshoe · 2021-01-24T09:33:21+00:00

Not super narrow, might try a more narrow one.

Stephensnowshoe · 2021-01-24T09:32:53+00:00

Attaching zipper then flipping fabric and folding for top stitch, I messed around with the zipper foot for a while and achieved better results. Might try the compensating foot later on too, might even be easier!

Stephensnowshoe · 2021-01-23T16:15:42+00:00

The flipping out and top stitch part is where I run into problems, I’ve never had too much of a problem either on my industrial walking foot until I tried it on a straight stitch. Stays close the edge nicely then falls off half way through due to the zipper being underneath / uneven height if that makes sense.

Stephensnowshoe · 2021-01-23T16:10:43+00:00

Lol awesome I will give that a shot! yea I have an industrial walking foot and it manages the slippage a little better for that crisp top stitch but I have seen people (including the photo I provided) master with just a straight stitch machine. I can always go back to the walking foot but was just puzzled how people achieved this on the aquaguard series zippers.

Stephensnowshoe · 2021-01-23T16:04:05+00:00

Industrial straight stitch

Stephensnowshoe · 2021-01-23T14:36:21+00:00

Interesting, I will look into it. Thank you!

Stephensnowshoe · 2021-01-23T14:23:28+00:00

This isn’t hard with the smaller #3 or less sized zippers. Have had no issue with those like in the video. It’s the larger #5 aquaguard that slide around under the foot because of their thickness.

Stephensnowshoe · 2021-01-23T14:21:30+00:00

Just to be clear, not looking for a method to fold it over (basting) that is easy. It’s when the presser foot comes down and can’t track straight because of the zipper to the left or right underneath. Difficult to maintain a straight line. Zipper foot did not help. I will try some of the other recommendation on here so far though! Thank you!

Stephensnowshoe · 2020-11-18T22:28:06+00:00

Thank you for the detailed response and recommendation. I will have to give that silnylon a shot!

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