ELNA 6003 - Page 24

Zipper Sewing, cont'd.
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Stop just before the zipper foot reaches the slider on
the zipper tape. Lower the needle slightly into the
fabric. Raise the zipper foot and open the zipper. Lower
the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam.
Close the zipper and spread the fabric flat with the
right side facing up. Baste through the opened seam
allowance and zipper tape.
Move the zipper foot to the left side pin. Guide the edge
of foot along the zipper teeth and stitch through the
garment and zipper tape. Stop about 5 em (2”) from the
top of the zipper.
Slightly lower the needle into the fabric. Raise the
foot, remove the basting stitches and open the zipper.
Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam,
making sure the fold is even.