tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post4686715925172622310..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Zipper LustGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-88909884113650803362013-01-20T11:35:53.058-05:002013-01-20T11:35:53.058-05:00I love these zippers. I'm trying to think of ...I love these zippers. I'm trying to think of a pattern that would make the zipper really stand out. Thank you. They are hard to get online. Someone should make it easierZippershttp://paccana.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-52044283175927943872012-09-28T10:35:12.720-04:002012-09-28T10:35:12.720-04:00Riri is one of the oldest brands and was establish...Riri is one of the oldest brands and was established in 1936 in Switzerland. All their metal zippers are still produced in Switzerland. Their zippers are polished (smooth feeling) and manufactured to a high Swiss standard. Pacific Trimming or Panda (NYC 38th St.) have a very good selection and they ship worldwide.Sutfinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04030563363815195330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50550292561932256292010-05-07T16:37:04.240-04:002010-05-07T16:37:04.240-04:00These are beautiful and perfect for a special proj...These are beautiful and perfect for a special project that I have in the works. I contacted the UK guy for Riri and got this response:<br /><br />"All Riri zips are made to order, minimum quantity 30 pcs of a style, length<br />& colour.<br /><br />You can buy Riri retail from London Trimmings<br />Tel - 020 7790 2233<br />www.londontrimmings.co.uk"<br /><br />Having checked the londontrimmings website it looks like they only sell to trade but might be up for selling to individuals, I guess it's time to turn on the charm and give them a call...unless 29 other people want to go in for a bulk buy with me??<br /><br />CandyCandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-51376056881213942612010-04-24T23:41:58.445-04:002010-04-24T23:41:58.445-04:00Despite having sewn for many years I don't thi...Despite having sewn for many years I don't think I've ever used Riri zippers. But my ex was madly in love with them... I think he had plans to go to Switzerland just to visit the factory! But then, our first date was to a button shop, so I shouldn't have been surprised...Fourth Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289520392967828383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-22951610974278044662010-04-23T19:18:39.833-04:002010-04-23T19:18:39.833-04:00I only used Riri zippers until I moved to the US 3...I only used Riri zippers until I moved to the US 3 years ago. Since they are so hard to find here, I always try to plan ahead my projects and stock up when I am in Switzerland. The price is pretty high but you will use them forewer. Some of mine are in the third garment - I never throw them away but reuse them many times... have fun!Marlisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-38272537072416819842010-04-23T13:33:05.356-04:002010-04-23T13:33:05.356-04:00You have given me zipper lust for sure. I am dyin...You have given me zipper lust for sure. I am dying to make a dress with a beautiful exposed zipper, before they are out of fashion.BeckyWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978486228919306813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49866213762623610462010-04-23T10:45:57.395-04:002010-04-23T10:45:57.395-04:00A co-worker of mine brought in some scraps for us ...A co-worker of mine brought in some scraps for us to pick through. There was one metal zipper that had a hook and eye attached to it. It was something I'd never seen before and at the same time felt really disappointed for they saying popped in my head 'they don't make zippers like the use to'. I love zipper lots on etsy or ebay, you can get a few for $20, I love having excess zippers, I never have to worry about picking one up or having to wait to finish a dress until I get one. :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-55253076036323029282010-04-22T20:08:41.736-04:002010-04-22T20:08:41.736-04:00Well, to each his own. When I started sewing metal...Well, to each his own. When I started sewing metal zippers were the only option. I was so jazzed when the plastic ones came in. They seemed more unintrusive.Catholic Bibliophagisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10697706672495544901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41698379734734970922010-04-22T19:27:25.843-04:002010-04-22T19:27:25.843-04:00I love these zippers. I purchased one, won't ...I love these zippers. I purchased one, won't say how much it cost, LOL I want to put it in the back of a dress exposed. I couldn't make up my mind there were so many beautiful ones! I'll be in NY May 1, can't wait to go back again,Teehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11671175207465598334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-20800758989384362012010-04-22T18:00:53.006-04:002010-04-22T18:00:53.006-04:00http://www.thesewingplace.com/index.asp?PageAction...http://www.thesewingplace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=5012<br />This website has them for $10.99 usd and they take international orders too!rubyslippers_86https://www.blogger.com/profile/18357170072138624681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-81567392462101062842010-04-22T17:45:11.532-04:002010-04-22T17:45:11.532-04:00They do look like beautiful zips but I don't r...They do look like beautiful zips but I don't really like the 'zip showing' look so that would be lost on me. Also I think $12 is way too much to spend on a zip that I will do my best to make sure is hidden!! Give me a good inviisble Zip anyday, that just looks like part of the seam!<br /><br />Sorry I seem to be a bit of a lone voice here!!bagqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678075344095758390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-9178958057287217372010-04-22T17:41:03.147-04:002010-04-22T17:41:03.147-04:00Gosh who knew zips could be so pretty?? I'm ma...Gosh who knew zips could be so pretty?? I'm making a vintage repro dress that is just screaming for one, normally i would agree $12 is a little steep for a zip, prefer to splurge on the fabric, but then i remembered only yesterday i ended up spending $22 for 8 buttons ( by accident i didn't realize how much they were untill looking at receipt later... oops!)so maybe it's not that bad??<br />:-) Ruby Slippers<br />rubyslippersvintage.blogspot.comrubyslippers_86https://www.blogger.com/profile/18357170072138624681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-39236476275166451382010-04-22T16:52:28.631-04:002010-04-22T16:52:28.631-04:00Delightful-I adore metal zippers. It reminds me of...Delightful-I adore metal zippers. It reminds me of when life was more permanent and less disposable. I would spend the money.<br />JanaJana @ Weekend Vintagehttp://www.weekendvintage.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-8528185295827287402010-04-22T13:28:55.005-04:002010-04-22T13:28:55.005-04:00I wouldn't say $12 is insane if you can afford...I wouldn't say $12 is insane if you can afford it and it's for a special project. Of course higher-quality, hand-made things are going to have greater cost! I'll stick to searching for vintage metal zips though.reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12776283905130149324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-38053190529540968032010-04-22T13:26:41.579-04:002010-04-22T13:26:41.579-04:00Thank you, Nathalie! I'll have a special surpr...Thank you, Nathalie! I'll have a special surprise tomorrow to celebrate - so make sure to stop by!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17357937737802833592010-04-22T13:19:05.569-04:002010-04-22T13:19:05.569-04:00Hi Gertie, I see since yesterday you've jumped...Hi Gertie, I see since yesterday you've jumped over the 1000 followers barrier! Congratulations, that was very quick!Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570545194570856281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84208006391067537202010-04-22T12:44:34.149-04:002010-04-22T12:44:34.149-04:00Tis an expensive zip but they are nice. I love the...Tis an expensive zip but they are nice. I love the multicoloured teeth. Definitely my thing. Repurposed Girl, I'd be interested in a UK stockist if you find one :o)Affi'eniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250993277535319499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1555538021297689562010-04-22T12:39:02.579-04:002010-04-22T12:39:02.579-04:00Oh no, a new fabulous notion to covet! I wonder i...Oh no, a new fabulous notion to covet! I wonder if I can find them in the garment district here in L.A.? I actually think the multicolored teeth are sort of cute, if used in the right way -- say, as an exposed zipper in a plain black and white skirt. (Say, that happens to be my current project!)Pattern Junkiehttp://patternjunkie.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36221033604310995002010-04-22T12:23:45.032-04:002010-04-22T12:23:45.032-04:00I have a stash of fabulous Riri zippers... last fa...I have a stash of fabulous Riri zippers... last fall I found a listing on craigslist for a small-ish designer (Abaete) going out of business and selling off all of their supplies. I scored a lot of sweet stuff, and they had a ton of Riri zippers that they were selling for $2 apiece. I knew Riris were nice but didn't know how much they cost - I grabbed 15 of them and bargained to get them for $25. If I had known better, I would have bought every single one they had. For now, my Riris are waiting for the perfect projects to come along. I managed to get matching zippers in a few different lengths, as well as some miscellaneous ones, and I'm always keeping an eye out for inspirational exposed zipper projects. I'd love to make some kind of jacket, where I can have 2 small zippered pockets and 2 big zippered pockets, all matching the separating zipper...cuz yeah, I've got 3 sets of those!Emoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02680450435990927972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-5550376278252120142010-04-22T11:56:37.132-04:002010-04-22T11:56:37.132-04:00So so jealous! I really wish we had a store like t...So so jealous! I really wish we had a store like that here. No such luck! I don't think $12 is too much for a good zipper, I mean come on, if it lasts forever why not? Gorgeous.Sunnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16380215145775412897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50763350827380562822010-04-22T11:56:00.323-04:002010-04-22T11:56:00.323-04:00Oh I wish you could buy them online! I'll have...Oh I wish you could buy them online! I'll have to check Ebay :) <br />$12 is a lot for a zipper, but if in comparison, sometimes special buttons can cost that much. And one of the joys of sewing is that you can choose expensive trims since you're not mass-producing the garment! I'd spend that much on a zipper for something really special, or if a super-durable zipper was needed - but not for every dress I make. <br />Thanks for sharing!Tasiahttp://sewaholic.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-63435339879008074042010-04-22T11:51:30.328-04:002010-04-22T11:51:30.328-04:00I used them for my Oscar de la Renta motorcycle ja...I used them for my Oscar de la Renta motorcycle jacket knockoff. The Oscar I was knocking off, if you blew it up, actually had Riri zippers with the name clearly visible. I spent $68 for them. The long separating zipper had to come from a longer one, so it cost quite a lot. There were 4 other zippers in the jacket and they are worth every penny. Gorgeous satin tapes and the teeth are like glittering jewelry. Wroth every damn penny.<br />I used a Riri in a leather skirt I made last fall and tried to order this by phone. Good luck on that. I ended up buying it on a trip into the city. You can try emailing them since I haven't found an order page on the site.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53681524760750459442010-04-22T11:35:55.980-04:002010-04-22T11:35:55.980-04:00Did you see this NYT article about the store Zippe...Did you see this NYT article about the store ZipperStop on the LES? I want to go there the next time I'm in NY:<br /><br />http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/19/nyregion/19zipperman.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23581684320940851102010-04-22T10:28:29.382-04:002010-04-22T10:28:29.382-04:00I could see those being really great as an exposed...I could see those being really great as an exposed application, but that's not really my thing.<br /><br />$12 is a lot for a zipper, but if you're putting high quality materials into any particular garment, why not a high quality zipper as well?<br /><br />I'm actually not much of a metal teeth zipper person myself, it's one of the few areas where I prefer plastic. I like having teeth that match my fabric if it's not an invisible zip.<br /><br />There's also the durability issue - there are trade-offs for everything. On the one hand, invisible zips are sturdier than plastic in that they're less likely to break over time. However, metal zips may well seize at some point in the future. I've volunteered, worked in, and again volunteer with historical costume collections and it's very common that metal zips which are 30+ years don't want to zip or unzip anymore.<br /><br />This is probably not a serious consideration for more people (who thinks of the longevity of their own clothes to such a degree) but I thought I'd mention it just in case.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-75179041383699775522010-04-22T09:39:16.169-04:002010-04-22T09:39:16.169-04:00Those multicoloured ones are so cute. And satin zi...Those multicoloured ones are so cute. And satin zippers, how fabulous. <br /><br />I'm still an invisible zipper fan all the way though. More than ever since I heeded your advice about sewing machine feet in one of your earlier posts and I got myself an invisible zipper foot. Now I can't believe I ever tried sewing on zippers without one, It is so wonderful and makes for such neat zips!Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570545194570856281noreply@blogger.com