Bag Making Tips - Zips! - Country Cow Designs

[@stephanniemetz3610]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talents with us!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

That’s very flattering. Just passing on what I’ve received from others ☺️

[@eugenekamphotography5346]

Thank you so much for your tips. It was a tremendous help and make my lines much straighter.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Glad it helped 😁

[@cherylwhitcomb9178]

Thank you. I’m looking forward to seeing your new pattern.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks Cherly 😀

[@SewFun]

I am sure that was incredibly uncomfortable to film but it was very helpful! Thank you.

[@janeybeasley9525]

Thank you that is so helpful.

[@magpiespraggy]

OMG I've just sewn a zip using this method and it worked. It was the easiest zip sewing I've ever done! I normally dread sewing them and I'd not used the continuous zips before. Thank you for explaining it all so well and for changing my zip making experience.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Glad it helped 😃

[@v.r.sumner9693]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@thekraftykaat2446]

Thank you for all the great tips on zips I can't wait to try them out 🧵👜

[@CountryCowDesigns]

You’re very welcome. Happy sewing 😀

[@sandiegal2070]

I have that exact same machine..love it..and that is how I do my zips also... thank you for the tute!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

“Great minds think alike” I hope 😊

[@anneg5786]

Thanks for the great tips!

[@starcreativestudio01]

I love how you sew pinky up. 🥰 Thanks for the tutorial and all the fantastic patterns. I think I'll try my hand at a Vekza soon. 💜

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks. I hope you enjoy it. It’s an intermediate pattern but it’s well worth the effort 😁

[@Studio7t7]

Ooo I love your new intro 👏👏

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks. Adam has been playing around with some new ideas 😂

[@ProudGrammaMe]

Great video. I am so anxious for the new pattern. Excited!!!!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks. I’m really excited about this one😀

[@sonialovesewing2396]

Thanks for the tips 🤗 I can't wait on the new pattern ☺

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks Sonia. Should be out next month 😆

[@iviolanti6836]

THANK YOU! Love your patterns, give a professionally finished bag!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks so much 😌

[@gypsyrobin]

With placing so pulls off the edge, I just place a Safety Pin on both edges. It saves time having to tack the raw ends closed.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

That’s a great tip. I like to use a wonder clip sometimes for the same thing 😁

[@lizziedae91]

What a great solution

[@Cat74]

Thank you great tips especially about not changing the foot I’m super excited for your bowler bag too 😍x

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks so much. 😀

[@juliascraftroom266]

I like your fabric collection!! Beautiful work! Enjoyed watching fully💗👍

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks Julia. Much appreciated ☺️

[@Studio7t7]

So many great tips! Thanks jo. I’ll be directing people here who ask. An extra tip I learned from sewing zips into stretch fabric is if you tack/baste the zip by hand in (in a contrasting thread and similar line to where you’ll stitch on the machine) the fabric won’t stretch like it did. Of course with bags like you say it doesn’t matter but wanted to add incase anyone wandered how to stop it happening. Thanks again. Watched, liked and shared and super excited for your new bag!! 😎

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Brilliant. Love to hear about new tips.

[@pkp6241]

Those zipper pulls are gorgeous. I will have to order some when I can afford again lol. And can’t wait for your new pattern, your patterns are my favourite. 💜 Finally, after 8 months I have started on my Momexa, slow going lol.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks so much. I’m the same, it takes me ages as well 😂

[@barbarafrangella796]

Awesome tips - Thank you can't wait for the new pattern - Loved the full size Bowler :)

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks Barbara 👌🏻

[@jackyf3505]

… and if you're very frugal or can't leave an extra 2 inches of zip without compromising the amount you have left… well, I just decided to sew the zip without cutting any off. It flapped about a bit but not so much that it got in my way at all. Then I cut it to the desired length leaving enough for the next project. 😉