Practical stitches
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2020-02 EN 5020077.20A.04
6.4 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.
> Attach the Zigzag foot (DA).
> Touch the icon «Practical stitches».
> Select the Straight stitch No. 1.
> Close the zipper length with long stitches.
> Finish the seam allowances individually.
> Iron the seam apart.
> Open the zipper length.
> Baste the zipper under the fabric so that the fabric folded edges meet over the center of the zipper.
> Attach the Zipper foot (JB).
> When sewing the left side of the zipper, attach the right side of the presser foot pin to the holder.
> When sewing the right side of the zipper, attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the holder.
> Sew the left side of the opened zipper from top to bottom.
> Close the zipper up to approx. 5 cm from the end.
> Sew over the lower end and the right side of the zipper.
> Stop in front of zipper slide with needle position down.
> Open the zipper.
> Finish sewing the right side.
> Remove the basting seam.