Zipper Sewing

(_) Stitch

width:

0

(_ Stitch

length:

2

Needle

thread tension:

2 to 6

(_) Presser foot E:

Zipper foot

To Snap on the Zipper Foot

Fit the pin on the zipper foot into the groove on the foot holder.

*To sew the left side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot on the right-hand side.

*To sew the right side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot on the left-hand side.

O Groove

(_) When

the

left side is sewn.

Pin

_) When

the

right side is sewn.

Fabric Preparation

Right side of fabric (_ End of opening

(_ Top edge of fabric 3/4" (2cm)

Place right sides of fabric together and sew to the end of the zipper opening (_.

Reverse stitch to lock the stitches. Increase stitch length to 4 and set top thread tension at 0.

Sew the zipper opening with the basting stitch.

• TO Sew:

(_ Zipper teeth (_ Zipper tape

Wrong side of fabric

[] Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn under the right seam allowance to form a 1/8" (0.2 to

0.3cm ) fold. Place the zipper teeth O next to this fold and pin in place.

[] Attach the zipper foot with the pin of the foot on the right-hand side.

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.

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Kenmore 385. 17624, 385. 17620 owner manual Zipper Sewing, Width, To Snap on the Zipper Foot, Fabric Preparation, To Sew