Examples of Application
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Examples of Application
Examples of Application
Zipper sole no. 4
Straight stitch
Preparation
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baste seam closed and clean finish the seam allowance
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baste or pin zipper in place so that fabric folded edges meet over the center
of the zipper
Sewing in the zipper
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open zipper a little
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start sewing from top left
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position the foot so the needle stitches along the edge of the zipper coils
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stop in front of the pull (needle position down), raise the presser foot and
close zipper again
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continue to sew to the base of the zipper (needle position down)
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turn fabric and sew across the seam (needle position down)
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turn fabric again and sew second side of the zipper from bottom to top
Variation: Sew both sides of zipper from bottom to top
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suitable for all fabrics with nap or grain (e.g. velvet)
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prepare zipper as described above
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start sewing in the seam of the zipper end and sew first side from bottom to
top
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sew the second side the same way from bottom to top
To sew around zipper pull
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close the zipper and sew up to about 2” (5cm) away from the pull
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stop with the needle down in the fabric, raise the presser foot.
Open zipper, pulling the tab below the needle; lower presser foot
and continue to sew
Seam begin
Hold thread firmly when starting to sew = pull fabric slightly to the
back (a frew stitches).
Zipper or fabric is thick or densely woven
For even stitch formation use a 90 -100 needle.
Zippers
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