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ZIPPER INSERTION

You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left side of the needle.

Stitch Name

Straight stitch (center)

 

 

Presser Foot

 

Pattern No.

 

Pattern

 

 

 

 

70 stitches model

60 stitches model

50 stitches model

40 stitches model

 

 

J

01

01

01

01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stitch Width

 

[mm (inch.)]

Application

 

 

 

 

 

Auto

Manual

Attaching zippers, basic

 

 

stitching, and sewing

gathers or pintucks, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

Stitch Length

Needle

[mm (inch.)]

 

 

 

 

Auto

Manual

Twin

 

2.5

0.2–5.0

Yes

(3/32)

(1/64–3/16)

( J )

 

 

 

Walking Foot

Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching

***

Yes

Rev.

*Rev.: Reverse

**Do not use reverse stitching.

3

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

aAttach zigzag foot “J”.

bPlace the two pieces of fabric with their right sides facing each other.

cSew basic stitches to the end of the zipper opening, and then sew reverse stitches at the end of the stitching.

Use basting stitching to sew the zipper opening (where the zipper will be inserted).

aBasting stitching

bReverse stitches

cWrong side of fabric

dEnd of zipper opening

• Refer to “Basic stitching” on page 47.

dOpen the seam allowance, press it from the wrong side of the fabric with an iron, align the center of the zipper with the stitching, and then baste the zipper in place.

aWrong side of fabric

bWrong side of fabric

cBasting stitching

dZipper

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Brother Brother CP-6500 Zipper Insertion, Rev. Reverse Do not use reverse stitching, Refer to Basic stitching on

Brother CP-6500 specifications

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