Zipper Sewing (Continued)

• To sew

[]

_1_1/8" (0.4cm) fabric margin

, 2Zipper,

teeth

IXt 1)_

 

_3_Zipper tape

@_Forward edge of zipper foot

/-\

direction

,5, Sewing

[] Fold back the upper layer seam allowance. Fold back

the lower layer seam allowance to leave a 1/8" (0.4 cm) margin of fabric _1_,.

Place zipper teeth next to margin edge and pin margin to zipper tape.

f_,

,

Align forward edge of zipper foot _4j'.wlthmargin edge.

Return thread tension and stitch length to original

settings. Sew a seam the entire length of zipper tape,

removing pins as you go. Before reaching pull-tab, unzip

a few inches to clear a path for the stitch. Remove fabric

and close zipper.

 

[]

[] Take the upper fabric layer and lay it flat over the zipper. Beginning above pull-tab at top of zipper tape, sew a seam about 3/8" to 1/2" (approx. 1.3 cm) distance from the basting stitches. Stop sewing at a position just below

the zipper bottom stop.

Turn fabric 90° and sew to meet the bottom seam. Sew in reverse a few stitches to lock.

Once both sides of zipper are sewn, use seam ripper to open the basting stitch.

Rolled

Hem

Sewing

 

_1_ Stitch pattern selector:

1

_2_ Presser foot:

e

._3"Needle, thread tensi

 

@

Stitch

length:

 

TO

sew:

 

 

 

Fold the edge

 

in length

and 0.3 cm (1/8")

 

Trim the corner

0.5

for easier

insertion

of the

hem

 

_,_1Wrong Side of the ,_2_0.5 cm (3/16") _.3_0.8 cm (1/4")

_4_ Curl of the Foot

Place the fabric aligning the edge of hem with the guide on the foot.

Lower the foot and sew to 1-2 cm (1/2"-1") while pulling both threads to the back.

Stop the machine and lower the needle into the fabric.

Raise the foot and insert the folded portion of the fabric into the curl of the foot.

Lower the foot, and then sew by lifting up the edge of the fabric to keep it feeding smoothly and evenly.

(3/8"~1/2")

)fox. 1.3 cm)

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Kenmore 15358 owner manual To sew, Rolled Hem Sewing

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