ELNA eXperience 550, Instruction Manual

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Start sewing
z
Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right seam
allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8˝) margin.
Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin in place.
Set the stitch length and thread tension back to the
original setting.
q
0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8˝) margin
w
Zipper teeth
e
Fold
r
End of the zipper opening
t
Opening size
z
x
c
q
r
e
t
x
Attach the zipper foot E with the pin on the right hand
side.
Lower the foot onto the topside at the end of the
zipper opening so that the needle pierces the fabric
next to the fold and the zipper tape.
c
Sew through all layers next to the fold.
Stop the machine 5 cm (2˝) before the foot reaches
the slider on the zipper tape.
Lower the needle slightly into the fabric.
Raise the foot and open the zipper to clear the slider.
Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam.
y
Slider
u
5 cm (2˝)
y
u
w
CAUTION:
Be sure that the needle does not strike the presser
foot or zipper teeth when the zipper foot is attached.