Skyangel

I have a couple of zipper feet in my extra attachments box. I'll check tonight to see if either of them are slant shank, if so you can have it.

Lori S

If you have issues with zippers, use a fusible to fuse it in place before you sew. Then use your regular presser foot, or use your 1/4inh foot using the fold of the fabric as your "edge" and move the needle to the position you want ( if your 1/4 inch foot will let you move)

libby2595

that is so very sweet of you!
thank you so much for the offer.

libby2595

thank you all for the replies.
i guess it can be done. everything i was finding on google was a bit confusing.

Anniedeb

This was very informative! I don't have a zipper foot...just replaced a 28" jacket zipper. Used my regular foot and it was super easy. How does a zipper foot differ?

earthwalker

A zipper foot is narrower, allowing you to get closer to the zipper. I have sewn in zips just using a regular foot (I sew on vintage machines). It is do-able, but I did end up buying a generic zipper foot that fits my vintage machine. There is an Aussie girl on e-bay who has feet made up for vintage machines (they probably come from China) - Don't think she sells to overseas buyers, but in the USA you have more chance of finding an original for yours. So go ahead, but just keep it slow and steady as on small purses it's a bit fiddly.

Skyangel

Sorry, I had three, all low shank. But Sew-classic.com had them very reasonable:
http://shop.sew-classic.com/Slant-Shank-Feet_c10.htm

Sunnye

I took a class just yesterday where they showed how to sew in a zipper with just your "regular" foot. Very fast and easy!