Singer 9960 Inserting Zippers Lapped Insertion, To stitch around the zipper tab Diagram a

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INSERTING ZIPPERS LAPPED INSERTION

No. 1 Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position)

Zipper Foot (E)

CAUTION: To prevent accidents. Zipper foot should be used for sewing center needle position straight stitch No. 1 only. It is possible that needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns.

1.Baste the zipper opening to the seam line.

a:Straight stitch,

b:End of opening,

c:Basting

d:Wrong Side of fabric

2.Fold back to the left seam allowance.

Turn under the right seam allowance to form 3 mm fold.

3.Attach the zipper foot.

Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the presser foot holder when sewing the right side of the zipper, and right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing the left side of the zipper.

4.Stitch the left side of zipper from bottom to top.

5.Turn the fabric right side out stitch across the lower end and right side of zipper.

6.Stop stitching with the needle down in the fabric when the zipper foot reaches the zipper tab, about 5 cm from the top of the zipper.

To stitch around the zipper tab: (Diagram A)

1.Stop stitching before you reach the zipper tab.

2.Lower the needle into fabric.

3.Raise the presser foot and slide the zipper tab backwards to clear the zipper foot.

4.Lower the presser foot and continue stitching.

5.Remove the basting stitches.

a. Zipper tab

5 mm

7-10 mm

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Contents 9960 Important Safety Instructions Contents Blue neutral N Brown live L For European and Similar TerritoriesMain Parts Accessories Optional AccessoriesDust Cover Extension Table Changing the Presser FootChanging the presser foot FABRIC, Thread Needle Table Inserting the NeedleType of Fabric Thread Size Needle Needle Size Use a Singer brand needle for better sewing resultsFoot Controller Connecting MachineFunction of Each Part Extra Wide Table Control Panel To Turn OFF Audible Beep Setting Spool of Thread on Spool PIN Bobbin SettingRemoving the Bobbin Winding the BobbinInserting the Bobbin Threading the Upper Thread Threading the MachineDrawing UP the Bobbin Thread 1. Raise the presser foot Threading the Needle EYEStarting to SEW Start and END of SeamUpper Thread Sensor Auto Tack Stitch Reverse StitchingTurning Corners Sewing Heavy FabricSeam Guide Thread Tension F3 F4 F5Helpful Hints Direct Stitch Pattern Selecting Utility Stitch PatternSelecting Other Utility Stitch Patterns MIRROR/REVERSE StitchElongation Where to USE Each Stitch Straight Stitch Sewing Straight StitchStraight Stitch With Auto-lock Stitch Pattern No Basting Attaching the Darning Embroidery FootBasting Quilting Elastic Stitch SewingJoining the pieces of fabric QuiltingMULTI-STITCH Zigzag Zigzag Stitch SewingFree ARM Sewing Elastic Band SewingUsing the Overcasting Foot Using the General Purpose FootOvercasting Overlocking Blind HEM Stitching When sewing sharp angles Patch WorkApplique Inserting Zippers Centered Insertion Inserting Zippers Lapped Insertion To stitch around the zipper tab Diagram aButtonhole Sewing Page Bound Buttonhole Eyelet Automatic BAR-TACK Darning Thread Shank Sewing on ButtonsCording Narrow HemmingSingle Cording Triple CordingContinuous Decorative Pattern Using the EVEN-FEED FootSewing Thin Fabrics Attaching the EVEN-FEED FootDARNING/FREE-HAND Embroidery DarningFREE-HAND Embroidery Twin needle sewing may be used with decorative Twin Needle SewingSelecting Decorative & Letter Stitch selecting mode Decorative & Letter Stitch SewingShifting the Cursor To Check Selected Patterns Inserting PatternTo Delete Pattern Editing of Each Pattern Mirror / Reverse stitchElongation Setting the thread tension To Recall the Selected PatternsF1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F1 F3 F4 F5 Sewing Sewing the Selected PatternsAdjusting the Forward and Reverse Stitches Decorative and Letter Stitch ChartDecorative Stitch Pattern Letter Stitch PatternCleaning MaintenanceBobbin Holder Hook Race and Feed DogHelpful Hints Problem Cause CorrectionMessages on LCD Page Page Page 9960English 34108 B0