Sewing over Zippers
I have been trying to make small purses (very simple ones) from some videos on Youtube and I understand the instructions but in the videos they show sewing over the zipper ends like it is nothing. When I do that (very slowly) my machine either makes a weird clunking sound and / or the needle falls out. This is frustrating me because I am enjoying making them. I have done a few but I don't think it was good for my machine. Yet, in the videos they only say don't run over the metal part of the zipper which I would never do. The zippers are all nylon.
Anyone have this problem? I was hoping to advance at some point to trying a laptop cover or even a bag but the thickness of straps would I am sure be a problem. I was even wondering if I need to get a machine that can handle heavy duty things like this.
Thank you!