Bernette b33 - Basic Sewing Techniques; Performing a Straight Stitch; Changing Sewing Direction

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bernette SEWING MACHINE WORKBOOK
80/12 Universal
Firm woven fabric, 4” x 6”, two pieces
Zigzag Foot and Zipper Foot
STITCHING ZIPPERS
HOW
Do you know how to:
• Machine baste a seam?
• Position the fabric under the foot to
stitch close to the zipper coil?
4” to 7” neckline zipper
As programmed
1. Attach Zipper Foot to the machine.
2. Place fabric pieces right sides together.
3. Sew a straight stitch seam 3/4” from 6” edge:
• Set stitch length at 2.5 mm. Start at one end and
stitch for 2” (where zipper stop will be); backstitch
to secure.
• Change stitch length to a 4.0 mm stitch; baste the
remainder of the seam.
• Press seam allowances open.
4. Place the right side of the zipper against the seam
allowances with the zipper teeth centered over the
seam. Baste zipper to seam allowances only.
5. Attach Zipper Foot to the machine. Return the stitch
length to 2.5 mm.
6. Sewing from the right side of the fabric, guide the
edge of the foot beside the zipper teeth, stitching
through the garment and zipper tape.
7. Turn the fabric and sew the other side of the zipper
in the same way, pivoting at the lower edge to stitch
across the zipper.
8. Remove the basting stitches.