Inserting zippers
Attention
Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.
Zippers are set in two different ways: by inserting into the side seam of the garment and by centering in position.
* Make sure to use center needle position (Stitch pattern No. Practical 00).
Preparation before attaching zipper
1
Runstitching ... Stitch length "Automatic"
Crotch end
Fabric (wrong side)
Reverse stitch (1cm)
2
(right)
Lapped insertion
1
Crotch end
0.3 cm
Fabric
(wrong side)
Pattern No.
Practical 00
Presser foot
Zipper presser foot (B)
Machine basting ... Stitch length "4"
Use the standard presser foot (A) to sew.
Place the fabrics face-to-face. Check the runstitching length and the
length of the zipper to be inserted. Machine baste the zipper onto the
fabrics.
Machine basting = zipper opening length + 1 cm
Attach the zipper presser foot (B) to the machine.
When sewing the left side of the zipper, place the zipper under the right
portion of the zipper presser foot. When sewing the right side of the
zipper, place the zipper under the left portion of the foot.
(left)
Open the seam allowance.
Neatly open the seam allowance. Adjust the back seam allowance
Zipper
so that it projects 3 mm from the seam. Press with an iron to make a
crease. Fit the crease along the edge of the teeth.
Zipper
opening
size
Teeth
Slider
1 cm
35