Utility Stitches
Various Stitches
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7 Starting from the end of the zipper
opening, sew to a point about 50 mm
(approx. 2 inches) from the edge of the
fabric, then stop the machine.
8 Pull down the zipper slider, then continue
sewing to the edge of the fabric.
a About 5 cm (approx. 2 inches)
b 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch)
9 Close the zipper, turn the fabric over, and
sew a basting stitch.
a Front of the skirt (wrong side of fabric)
b Basting stitches
c Front of the skirt (right side of fabric)
d Back of the skirt (right side of fabric)
10 Remove the presser foot, and reattach it
so that the left side of the pin is attached
to the presser foot holder.
* When sewing the left side of the zipper, the needle
should drop on the right side of the presser foot.
When sewing the right side of the zipper, the
needle should drop on the left side of the presser
foot.
a Right
b Left
c Needle drop point
11 Set the fabric so that the left edge of the
presser foot touches the edge of the
zipper teeth.
12 Sew reverse stitches at the end of the
zipper, then continue sewing.
13 Stop sewing about 5 cm (approx. 2
inches) from the edge of the fabric, leave
the needle in the fabric, and remove the
basting stitches.
14 Open the zipper and sew the rest of the
seam.
a Basting stitches
b Reverse stitches
c 7 to 10 mm (approx. 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch)
d About 5 cm (approx. 2 inches)
CAUTION
• Make sure the needle does not strike the zipper during
sewing. If the needle strikes the zipper, the needle may
break, leading to injury.
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