Sewing Hems In Heavy Fabric - Pfaff performance 5.0 Owner's Manual

These techniques may require some special presser
feet and accessories.
zippers
There are different ways to sew in zippers. Follow
the directions included with your pattern for best
results.
For some types of zippers it is important to sew
close to the teeth of the zipper. The zipper foot 4
can be snapped to the presser foot bar on the left
or right, depending on how you will insert your
zipper. Then set the stitch position so that it enters
close to the edge of the zipper teeth by using one
of the 37 needle positions available for the straight
stitch.
Note: If the presser foot is attached on the right side of the
presser foot bar, the needle must only be moved to the left.
If the foot is attached on the left side of the presser foot
bar, the needle must only be moved to the right.
When sewing over seams in extra heavy fabric or
a blue jeans hem, the presser foot can tip as the
machine climbs over the seam.
Use the multipurpose tool to balance the height of
the presser foot as you sew. One side of the tool is
thicker than the other. Use the side that suits the
thickness of the seam best.
Engage the IDT
system, see page 2:8. At the
™
thickest point on the fabric, slow down the sewing
speed.
Tip! Increasing the stitch length may improve the sewing
result when sewing hems in heavy fabric.
Right side
Left side
4:13