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Zipper Sewing
Machine setting
q Stitch selector:
w Needle thread tension: 2 – 6
e Presser foot: Zipper foot: E
• To snap on the zipper foot
q Slit
w Pin
e To sew left side
r To sew right side
Fit the pin on the zipper foot into the slit on the foot
holder.
* To sew the left side of the zipper, attach zipper foot on
the right-hand side of pin.
* To sew the right side of zipper, attach the zipper foot on
the left-hand side of pin.
q
w
er
weq
• Fabric preparation
q Right (top) side of fabric
w Wrong (bottom) side of fabric
e Bottom seam
r Zipper bottom stop position
t Basting stitch
Place the right (top) sides of the fabric q together. Sew a
bottom seam e 5/8˝ (2.2 cm) from the right edge to the
estimated zipper bottom stop position r. Sew in reverse
a few stitches to lock.
Set the stitch pattern selector dial to y, set needle
thread tension to 0, and sew basting stitch t the entire
length of the zipper sewing.
Zipper Sewing (Continued)
1
1
9
0
5
3
4
2
3
4
5
(5/8˝)
(2.2cm)
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Janome 5812 Instruction Manual
5812 Owners Manual/ User Guide