Bernina a170 Manual page 88

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Zippers
Zippers
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
Needle position:
Straight stitch No. 1
size and type suitable for the type of fabric selected
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Zipper foot No. 4
far right or far left
Preparation:
· baste or pin zipper in place
· fabric edges should meet over the center of the zipper
Sewing
· sew both sides of zipper from bottom to top
· needle position should be fully to the right on one side
and and fully to the left on the other
· edge of presser foot runs next to zipper teeth
· position the foot so the needle stitches along the edge
of the zipper teeth
TIPS
To sew around the zipper pull
· close the zipper and sew up to about 5 cm (2") away
from the pull
· stop with the needle down in the fabric, raise the
presser foot. Open the zipper, pulling the tab below
the needle; lower the foot and continue to sew
Starting to sew
· hold the thread firmly when starting to sew
· pull the fabric gently behind the needle for a few
stitches
Dense fabric
· for even stitch formation, use a 90 or 100 needle
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