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I have used a denim needle in the past, and will be again shortly, also depending on the width of the plastic on your tape, you might need to use the zipper foot.

I used the zipper foot on my machine and took my time - if you have a little spare it might be worth having a play with it.

You can use ordinary needles - might be better than a heavy weight one unless you are using heavy material.

Best of luck - hope they turn out well - having just done mine throughout and I am well pleased

Louise x

Probably a good idea to let the sewing machines motor have time to cool down inbetween each curtain, i did manage to burn a machines motor out in the past making a set of curtains for my old Avondale. Not all domestic machine motors have the same power, you will just have to see how yours copes, and the slightest smell of burning stop imediatly and allow the motor time to cool down.

Julia

My wife made new curtains only a few weeks ago  Unable to sow the plastic popper tape on to the curtains, she used curtain lining tape about 1" wide. This tape already has a small slot to push  the plastic popper threw.