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Narrow hem
STITCH “A” - STRAIGHT STITCH
ZIPPER INSERTION
The zipper foot is designed to allow you to sew close to raised edges. Easily and accurately insert zippers and covered cording or piping in seams using the zipper foot.
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| A | 0 | 3 | Zipper |
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Remove the presser foot holder. Attach the zipper foot to the presser foot bar. Raise the needle to the highest posi- tion. The foot can be adjusted to the left or right side of the needle by loosening the screw on the foot, sliding the foot and
To sew the right side of the zipper, adjust the zipper foot so it is on the right side of the needle and the needle clears the notch on the left side of the zipper foot [Fig. 2].
To sew the left side of the zipper, adjust the zipper foot so it is on the left side of the needle and the needle clears the notch on the right side of the zipper foot [Fig. 3]. Use ONLY the straight stitch with this foot.
PIPING INSERTION
Add decorative detail to home decorating projects and create designer fashion looks by inserting covered cord or purchased piping within seams.
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Attach the zipper foot and adjust the sliding foot to the right side of the needle. Baste the cord or piping to the right side of one fabric piece along the seamline, using the longest stitch length setting of 4 [Fig. 4].
Place the second layer of fabric with the first layer, right sides together. Shorten the stitch length to 3 and stitch the seam close to the piping [Fig. 5].
NARROW HEMMING
The narrow hem foot actually rolls the fabric edge to create a narrow hem for napkins, ruffles, scarves, and dainty hem finishes on clothing.
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Fold a 1/8” double hem to the wrong side of fabric, for about 2” along the beginning of the hem [Fig. 6]. Place the rolled edge of the hem under the presser foot. Lower the foot and take several stitches. Stop with the needle in the fabric [Fig. 7]. Raise the foot. Pick up the fabric edge and roll it into the scroll of the foot. Lower the foot and begin stitching slowly. Hold the fabric up and slightly to the left as you sew [Fig. 8]. Practice makes perfect with this technique!
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