Practical stitches
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2019-02 EN 5020079.00A.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 allowance individually.
> Iron the seam.
> 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 (RJ).
> Attach the right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing the left side of the zipper.
> Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the presser foot holder when sewing the right side of the
zipper.
> Sew the left side of the open zipper from top to bottom.
> Close the zipper, leaving approx. 5 cm open to the end.
> Stitch across the lower end and right side of the zipper .
> Remove the basting stitches.