Singer H74 - Inserting a Lapped Zipper

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ZIPPER INSERTION
Inserting a lapped zipper
1 Baste the zipper opening on the garment.
2 Fold back to the left seam allowance. Turn
under the right seam allowance to form
3mm (1/8 inch) fold.
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3 Attach the zipper foot. Attach the right side
of the presser foot pin to the holder when
sewing the left side of the zipper. Attach the
left side of the presser foot pin to the presser
foot holder when sewing the right side of the
zipper.
4 Stitch the left side of zipper from bottom to
top.
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5 Turn the fabric right side out, stitch across
the lower end and right side of zipper.
6 Stop about 5cm (2 inches) from the top of
zipper. Remove the basting and open the
zipper. Stitch the remainder of the seam.
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