Sew in a Zipper Fabric Preparation:

Put the right sides el the fabric together and sew to the end of the zipper opening. Use the reverse to lock the stitches.

Sew the zipper opening with stitch length at "'4 "" and top thread tension at -3 "'.

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Set the Machine

Rdglages

ISlitch w_dlh control 6

 

Largeur du point 6

t

WIDTH

 

1

Top thread tension

conlrol 2 to 6

Tension

du fil

Zipper teeth

"%

Zi;bper _ape

Ganse

a Pose desfermetltres h glissi_re Preparez votre tlssu:

Mettez le tissu endrott sur endroit et eousez jttsqtt _au boltt de l'ouverture, Piquez en arri#re pour arr_ter la coltture.

Rdgtez ta tongneur du point a "4" et fa tension a "3"

End el openang

d' atguille,

Stitch length

2a6

control

2

 

Lottgftettr

du

 

point,2

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E:Zipperloot

E: A fermetures h glissi_re

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To Sew:

1.Fold back the left seam allowance as shown.

2.Turn under the right seam allowance to lorm a 1t8"" fold.

3.Place the zipper teeth next to the 1/8"" told and pin in place.

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4.To sew the left side of the zipper, set

the zipper loot on the left side of the needte.

5.Lower the zipper foot on the right side at the bottom of the zipper so that the needle pierces the fold and the zipper tape.

6.Sew through the fold and the zipper tape to the point where the slider begins.

7.Lower the needle to hold the tabric and raise the presser foot.

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Bord superieur

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Mise en place:

1. Rabattez la ressouree de couture

gattehe, comme motttr_.

2.Repliez dessous la ressource droiteo fonnez .n pli de 1/8"

3.Placez ies mailles de la fermeture centre ie pIi de 1/8" eg b_ttssez.

4, Pour coudre le cot# gauche de la fermemre b gtissiOre, rdglez le pied de fermetures h glissiOre h la gauche de l' aiguille.

5.Abmssez le pied sur l' endrott au bout

de la fermeture, pour que l'aiguille pique dans le pff et dons la ganse,

6, Piquez clans le pliet la ganse, jusqu'h proximitd du curseur de ia fermeture.

7, Latssez l' aiguille ptquEe dans te tissu et remontez Ie pied,

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385.1883 specifications

The Sears 385.1883 is a versatile sewing machine that exemplifies both functionality and reliability, catering to a wide array of sewing enthusiasts from beginners to seasoned professionals. Launched as part of Sears’ broad lineup of household appliances, the 385.1883 quickly became a favorite due to its robust features and ease of use.

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