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Zipper Insertion
A zipper can be inserted.
CAUTION
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.
aRight side of fabric
bStitching
cEnd of zipper opening
aAttach zigzag foot "J".
• For details on replacing the presser foot, refer
to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43).
bSew 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
82).
cUsing a basting stitch, continue sewing to the
edge of the fabric.
aBasting stitching
bReverse stitches
cWrong side of fabric
dEnd of zipper opening
dPress open the seam allowance from the
wrong side of the fabric.
aWrong side of fabric
Stitch Name Pattern Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)] Presser
Foot
Auto Manual Auto Manual
Straight stitch
(center
needle
position)
3Attaching zippers
Sewing concealed seams and
pintucks
3.5
(1/8) 0.0-7.0
(0-1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 0.2-5.0
(1/64-3/16) I
●Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may
occur if (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
1
2
3
J
1
2
3
4
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