SEWING THE STITCHES

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.

Inserting a Side Zipper

Use for side zippers in skirts or dresses.

aSelect .

cPress the seam allowance open and align the folded hem along the teeth of the zipper, while maintaining 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) of sewing space.

a

b

c

d e

aZipper pull tab

bWrong side of fabric

cZipper teeth

dEnd of zipper opening

e3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch)

dRemove presser foot “J”.

eAlign the right side of the pin in zipper foot “I” with the presser foot holder, and attach the presser foot.

3

Utility Stitches

Note

Make sure you sew using the middle needle position.

bAttach presser foot “J” and sew straight

stitches up to the zipper opening. Change to

a basting stitch and sew to the top of the

fabric.

a

b

c

c

b

 

d a

aReverse stitches

bWrong side of fabric

cBasting stitches

dEnd of zipper opening

aRight

bLeft

cNeedle drop position

CAUTION

When using zipper foot “I”, make sure the straight stitch, middle needle position is selected. Turn the handwheel to make sure the needle does not strike the presser foot. If another stitch is selected, the needle will strike the presser foot, causing the needle to break and possibly causing injury.

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Brother 882-S90/S91 manual Inserting a Side Zipper, BAttach presser foot J and sew straight, Fabric

882-S90/S91 specifications

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