Zipper Sewing (Continued)
o To sew
(_ 1t8" (O,,4cm)fabric margin
(_ Zipper teeth
(_ Zipper tape
(_ Forward edge of zipper foot
(5555_Sewing direction
[] Fold back the upper layer seam allowance. Fold back
the lower layer seam allowance to leave a 1/8" (0..4 cm)
margin of fabric (_.
Place zipper teeth next to margin edge and pin margin to
zipper tape,
Align forv_ard edge of zipper foot C44444_withmargin edge,.
Return thread tension and stitch length to original
settings,, Sew a seam the entire length of zipper tape,
removing pins as you go, Before reaching pull-tab, unzip
a few inches to clear a path for the stitch. Remove fabric
and close zipper°
[] Take the upper fabric layer and lay it fiat over the zipper.,
Beginning above putt-tab at top of zipper tape, sew a
seam about 3/8" to 1/2" (approx. 1,,3cm) distance from
the basting stitches, Stop sewing at a position just below
the zipper bottom stop,
Turn fabric 90° and sew to meet the bottom seam. Sew
in reverse a few stitches to lock.
Once both sides of zipper are sewn, use seam ripper to
open the basting stitch,,
(1/8")
(0.4 cm)
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. (3/8"-1/2")
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