6Select stitch 3 .

•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 66).

CAUTION

●When using zipper foot “I”, be sure to select the straight stitch (center needle position), and slowly turn the balance wheel toward you 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.

7Topstitch around the zipper.

1

3

 

2

4

1Stitching

2Right side of fabric

3 Basting stitching

4 End of zipper opening

CAUTION

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

8Remove the basting stitching.

Inserting a side zipper

Stitching is sewn on only one piece of fabric. Use

CONTENTS

this type of zipper for side openings and back

 

openings.

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GETTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READY

1 Stitching

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Right side of fabric

 

 

 

 

3 End of zipper opening

 

 

 

 

The following procedure will describe how to stitch

SEWING

on the left side, as shown in the illustration.

 

Attach zigzag foot “J” and sew straight

 

1stitches up to the zipper opening.

BASICS

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 72).

 

 

 

UTILITY

2edge of the fabric.

 

 

 

Using a basting stitch, continue sewing to the

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STITCHES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

APPENDIX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Basting stitching

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Reverse stitches

 

 

 

 

3 Wrong side of fabric

 

 

 

 

4 End of zipper opening

 

 

 

 

Press open the seam allowance from the

 

3wrong side of the fabric.

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

INDEX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1Wrong side of fabric

Zipper Insertion 83

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Brother CS-8150 manual Inserting a side zipper, Select stitch, 7Topstitch around the zipper
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CS-8150 specifications

The Brother CS-8150 is a versatile and user-friendly sewing machine designed for both beginners and experienced crafters. With its array of features and robust technology, it stands out as one of the essential tools for sewing enthusiasts.

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