Zipper/piping Insertion

A zipper and piping can be sewn in place.

		Stitch		Stitch Width		Stitch Length		Presser
Stitch Name	Pattern		Application	[mm (inch.)]		[mm (inch.)]
		Key						Foot
				Auto	Manual	Auto	Manual

Straight	1		Attaching zippers
stitch (left				0.0	0.0–7.0	2.5	0.2–5.0
			Sewing concealed seams and
needle				(0)	(0–1/4)	(3/32)	(1/64–3/16)
			piping
position)

There are many methods for inserting zippers and pipings. The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a piping are described below, with the adjustable zipper/piping foot.

CONTENTS GETTING READY

Inserting a centered zipper

1Refer to step 1–4of “Inserting a centered zipper” (page 85).

2Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder (page 39) to attach the screw-on adjustable zipper/piping foot.

Note

●Use a screw driver to securely tighten the screw that holds the presser foot. If the screw is loose, the needle may break and cause injures.

3Select stitch 1

4Loosen the positioning screw on the back of the presser foot.

1Positioning screw

5Slide the presser foot over either the left or right feed dog.

Left sewing position

Right sewing position

6Change the needle position so that the needle does not touch the presser foot.

For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width” (page 55).

1Needle drop point

CAUTION

●After adjusting the needle position, slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check the needle does not touch the presser-foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

INDEX

Zipper/piping Insertion 89

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Brother NX 400 manual Zipper/piping Insertion

Models: NX 400