z
w
t
i
x
t
c
o
!0
v
q
e
r
y
u
o
!1
!2
To sew
z Attach zipper foot with the right side pin.
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.
q Lower layer
w End of the opening
e Zipper teeth
r 1/8˝ (0.4 cm) margin
t Upper layer
y Opening size
u Folded edge
i Basting
x Place zipper teeth next to margin edge and baste the
zipper tape to the lower fabric layer.
Align zipper foot with margin edge. Return thread
tension and stitch length to original settings.
Sew a seam the entire length of zipper tape.
c Stop the machine 2˝ (5 cm) before reaching the slider,
with needle in the fabric and raise the foot, then unzip
a few inches to clear a path for stitching.
o Slider
!0 2˝ (5 cm)
v Remove fabric and close zipper. Take the upper fabric
layer and lay it flat over the zipper.
Baste the zipper tape to the upper fabric layer.
!1 Basting
!2 Zipper tape
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