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eAlign the seam with the center of the zipper, and then baste the zipper in place.

hTopstitch around the zipper.

b

a

a

b

c

c

aWrong side of fabric

bBasting stitching

cZipper

fWith the pattern selection dial, select stitch .

gAttach the presser foot holder to the right side of the pin of zipper foot “I”.

a

I

b

aRight side of the pin

bNeedle drop point

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 31).

CAUTION

●When using zipper foot “I”, be sure to use a center needle position, and slowly turn the handwheel toward you to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If a different stitch is selected and the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

d

aStitching

bRight side of fabric

cBasting stitching

dEnd of zipper opening

CAUTION

●When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper, otherwise the needle may bend or break.

iRemove the basting stitching.

Inserting a side zipper

Stitching is sewn on only one piece of fabric. Use this type of zipper for side openings and back openings.

a b

c

aStitching

bRight side of fabric

cEnd of zipper opening

The following procedure will describe how to stitch on the left side, as shown in the illustration.

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