48
q
w
(A)
(B)
Zipper Application
Machine setting
q
Stitch pattern:
A
w
Stitch length:
1.5 – 4
e
Thread tension: 3 – 6
r
Presser foot:
Zipper foot E
Attaching the zipper foot
A: To sew the left side of the zipper, attach
zipper foot with the right side pin.
B: To sew the right side of zipper, attach the
zipper foot with the left side pin.
q
Groove
w
Pin
To sew
Attach zipper foot with the right side pin.
z
Fold under back seam allowance of garment.
Pin or baste zipper tape to under side of seam
allowance. Guide the edge of the zipper foot
along the zipper teeth and stitch through the
garment and zipper tape. See illustration.
Raise and release presser foot, and reattach it
with the left side pin.
x
Close zipper and pin folded edge of front
seam allowance along the first stitching.
Start to sew just below zipper bottom stop,
stitching across fabric about 3/8” (1cm).
Turn fabric 90 degrees and sew up the length
of the zipper tape.
Before reaching the slider, stop machine with
needle in fabric and raise the foot.
Move the zipper slider down a few inches to
clear a path for stitching.
At the end of the seam, sew a few stitches in
reverse to lock the stitching.
w
e
r
q
z
x
