Dark pink sits between dusky pink and raspberry: muted yet clearly coloured. It reads more grown-up than a pale pink. 16 cm long — pick your length by the pattern piece rather than the paper pattern, since seam allowances and hem change the measurement.
At 3 mm the coil counts among the narrow versions: it draws little attention and sets neatly into a short seam. On stretch fabrics, lay a strip of interfacing or a narrow stay tape into the seam allowance, or that edge stretches as you sew and ripples later. On firm wovens it is unnecessary.
What Nicht teilbare Reißverschlüsse Dunkelrosa is suitable for
- Bags with a zipped compartment, because it stays closed at the bottom.
- Dresses fastening at the side, because that seam stays calm.
- Garment bags, because the opening matches the length exactly.
Sewing tips
- Die angegebene Länge ist die Zahnlänge, nicht die Bandlänge. Für den Schlitz im Schnittmuster zählt die Zahnlänge.
- Reißverschlussfuß verwenden und die Naht knappkantig neben den Zähnen führen.
- Zu lange Verschlüsse lassen sich kürzen: oben abschneiden, neuen Anschlag mit Handstichen setzen und das Band in die Nahtzugabe einschlagen.
- In Taschen den Verschluss vor dem Zusammennähen der Seitennähte einsetzen, solange die Teile noch flach liegen.
- Bei dünnen Stoffen ein Stück Vlieseline unterlegen, damit die Kante nicht ausreißt.
- Metallausführungen nicht bügeln; die Spitzenvariante nur von links und mit Tuch.
- Zum Waschen schließen. Offene Zähne verhaken sich in Maschenware und ziehen Fäden.
Available in more colours in the Nicht teilbare Reißverschlüsse series.
Frequently asked questions
How do I set it into a bag?
Before closing the side seams, while the pieces still lie flat. Your machine then reaches everywhere and the seam runs straight instead of fighting a curve.
Which presser foot do I need?
A zip foot. It runs beside the teeth rather than over them, so your seam comes close enough without the foot riding up and the stitching wandering.
Does it suit trousers?
Yes — for trousers and skirts a closed-end zip is exactly right, since it should not open fully there. Just make sure the length matches the opening in your pattern.
Centred or concealed?
Set centred, both lines of topstitching show evenly; concealed, only one remains visible. Trousers usually take concealed, bags and cushions the centred version.
