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[] Sew through all layers next to the fold. Stop just before the zipper foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape (about 2" (Scm)). Lower the needle slightly into the fabric° Raise the zipper foot and open the zipper_ Lower the foot and stitch the remainser of the seam.

0 Slider

® 2" (5cm)

[] Close the zipper and spread the fabric flat wtih the right side facing up. Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together

®Wrong side of upper fabric Q Basting stitch

0 Right side of fabric

®Zipper tape

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[] Move the zipper foot to the left pin.

Guide the edge of the foot along the zipper teeth and stitch through the garment and zipper tape

Stop about 2" (5 cm) from the top of the zipper° Lower the needle slightly into the fabric, raise the foot, remove the basting stitches along the zipper opening, 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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Kenmore 385.19365 owner manual Zipper Sewing

385.19365 specifications

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