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NH1722S Instruction Manual
Zipper Sewing (Continued)

• To sew

1/8" (0.4cm) fabric margin
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2 Zipper teeth
3 Zipper tape
Forward edge of zipper foot
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Sewing direction
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1 Fold back the upper layer seam allowance. Fold back
the lower layer seam allowance to leave a 1/8" (0.4 cm)
margin of fabric .
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Place zipper teeth next to margin edge and pin margin to
zipper tape.
Align forward edge of zipper foot
Return thread tension and stitch length to original
settings. Sew a seam the entire length of zipper tape,
removing pins as you go. Before reaching pull-tab, unzip
a few inches to clear a path for the stitch. Remove fabric
and close zipper.
2 Take the upper fabric layer and lay it flat over the zipper.
Beginning above pull-tab at top of zipper tape, sew a
seam about 3/8" to 1/2" (approx. 1.3 cm) distance from
the basting stitches. Stop sewing at a position just below
the zipper bottom stop.
Turn fabric 90° and sew to meet the bottom seam. Sew
in reverse a few stitches to lock.
Once both sides of zipper are sewn, use seam ripper to
open the basting stitch.
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4 with margin edge.
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(1/8")
(0.4 cm)
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(3/8"~1/2")
(approx. 1.3 cm)
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