Zipper Insertion
A zipper can be sewn in place.
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There are many methods for inserting zippers. The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a side zipper are described below.
Inserting a centered zipper
Stitching is sewn on both pieces of fabric butted against each other.
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aRight side of fabric
bStitching
cEnd of zipper opening
aAttach zigzag foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening.
With the right sides of the fabric facing each other, sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening.
•For details, refer to “Basic stitching” (page 81).
bUsing a basting stitch, continue sewing to the edge of the fabric.
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bReverse stitches
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dEnd of zipper opening
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dAlign the seam with the center of the zipper, and then baste the zipper in place.
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bBasting stitching
cZipper
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