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Zipper Application
Machine setting
Pattern #2
Foot E: Zipper foot
Thread tension 3 ~ 6
Stitch width 0
Stitch length 1.5 ~ 2 (4 for basting)
To attach the zipper foot:
(1) Attach the zipper foot with the pin on the right,
when sewing on the left side of the zipper.
(2) Attach the zipper foot with the pin on the left, when
sewing on the right side of the zipper.
Groove
Pin
Fabric preparation:
Add 1 cm (3/8˝) to the zipper size. This is the
overall opening size.
Right side of the fabric
1 cm (3/8˝)
Opening size
Zipper size
Slider
Zipper teeth
Zipper tape
Wrong side of the fabric
End of the opening
Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew
up to the end of the zipper opening, with a 2 cm
(13/16˝) seam allowance. Reverse the stitch to
fasten the seam. Baste along the zipper opening
with the stitch length 4 (0.4 cm).
2 cm (13/16˝)
Zipper opening (Basting)
Reverse stitches
End of the opening
Seam
NOTE: Loosen the thread tension to one (1) for the
basting stitch.
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