Zipper Sewing (Continued)
o To sew:
(_) Zipper teeth
(_) Zipper tape
(_ Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
[] Fold back the left seam allowance, Turn under the right seam allowance to form a 02 to 03 cm (1/8") 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, Stop just before the zipper foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape about 5 cm (2") 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
[] Q Slider
®Right side (Top side) of fabric
Open the zipper to move the sliderQ behind
the zipper foot
Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam, making sure the fold is even
[] 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 teeth
0and stitch through the garment and zipper tape.
[] Stop at about 5 cm (2") from the top of the zipper Lower 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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