Zipper Sewing

(Continued)

° TO sew:

r" []

(_) Zipper teeth O Zipper tape

(_) Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

[] Fold back the left seam allowance÷ Turn under the right seam allowance to form a 1/8" (0.3cm) fold_

Place the zipper teeth(_) next to this fold and pin in place..

[] To sew the left side of the zipper, set the zipper foot on

%

 

the left side of the needle Lower the zipper foot on the

 

top side at the bottom of the zipper so that the needle

 

pierces the fabric next to the fold and the zipper tape®.

 

Sew through all layers next to the fold. Step just before

 

the zipper foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape

 

about 2" (5cm) from the top of the zipper Lower the

 

needle slightly into the fabric, raise the foot and remove

 

the basting stitches along the zipper opening..

 

[] Open the zipper to move the sliderQbehind the zipper

 

fool

 

Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam,

 

making sure the fold is even,

 

(_ Slider

 

_) Right side (Top side) of fabric

 

[] Close the zipper and spread the fabric fiat with the right

 

side (top side) of fabric (_)facing up.

 

[] Set the zipper foot on the right side of the needle° Guide the edge of the foot along the zipper teethC) and stitch through the garment and zipper tape

[] Stop at about 2" (5cm) from the tep of the zipper Lower

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the needle slightly into the fabric, raise the foot.

 

Open the zipper to move the slider(_behind the zipper

 

foot.

 

Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam,

 

making sure the fold is even

 

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385.12314 specifications

The Kenmore 385.12314 is a remarkable sewing machine designed for both novice and experienced sewers. Known for its reliability and versatile features, this machine has carved a niche for itself in the market of home sewing appliances.

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