aBasting stitching

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hSelect stitch 3 aPin on the left side .

For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 49).

Manual background CAUTION

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

iSew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), starting from the base of the zipper.

Manual background CAUTION

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

jWhen you are about 5 cm (2 inches) from the end of the zipper, stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered (in the fabric), raise the presser foot lever.

kOpen the zipper and continue sewing.

Close the zipper, turn over the fabric, and then

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lbaste the other side of the zipper to the fabric.

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aBasting stitching

mAttach the presser foot holder to the other pin of zipper foot “I”.

If the presser foot holder was attached to the right pin in step g, change it to the left pin.

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aPin on the left side

bNeedle drop point

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Brother CPS5XVY operation manual Zipper Insertion, a Basting stitching, a Pin on the left side b Needle drop point