SEWING THE STITCHES

gStarting from the end of the zipper opening, sew to a point about 50 mm (approx.

2 inches) from the edge of the fabric, then stop the machine.hPull down the zipper slider, then continue sewing to the edge of the fabric.

a50 mm (approx. 2 inches)

b3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch)

CAUTION

Make sure the needle does not strike the zipper during sewing. If the needle strikes the zipper, the needle may break, leading to injury.

iClose the zipper, turn the fabric over, and sew a basting stitch.

aFront of the skirt (wrong side of fabric)

bBasting stitches

cFront of the skirt (right side of fabric)

dBack of the skirt (right side of fabric)

jRemove the presser foot, and reattach it so that the left side of the pin is attached to the presser foot holder.

* When sewing the left side of the zipper, the needle should drop on the right side of the presser foot. When sewing the right side of the zipper, the needle should drop on the left side of the presser foot.

aRight

bLeft

cNeedle drop position

kSet the fabric so that the left edge of the presser foot touches the edge of the zipper teeth.

lSew reverse stitches at the top of the zipper, then continue sewing.mStop sewing about 50 mm (approx.

2 inches) from the edge of the fabric, leave the needle in the fabric, and remove the basting stitches.

nOpenseam. the zipper and sew the rest of the

aBasting stitches

b7 mm to 10 mm (approx. 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch)

cReverse stitches

d50 mm (approx. 2 inches)

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