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2020-09 EN 5220105.00A.04
4.3 Sewing in the zipper
As the fabric feed can be difficult when starting to sew, it is recommended to hold the threads firmly or
to pull the fabric slightly to the back for a few stitches or to sew 1 – 2 cm reverse first.
> Finish the seam allowances individually.
> Fit the zigzag foot.
> Set the stitch pattern selector knob to position «A».
> Set the required stitch length.
> Set the stitch width to «0».
> Set the needle position to «Center».
> Close and sew the seam up to where the zipper starts.
> Set the stitch length to 4.
> Tack the zipper length with long stitches.
> Iron the seam apart.
> Unpick the tacking stitches.
> Tack the zipper under the fabric so that the fabric edges meet over the center of the zipper.
> Fit the zipper foot.
> When sewing the left-hand side of the zipper, secure the right-hand side of the presser foot pin using the
holder.
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