Gathering; Zipper Insertion; Piping Insertion - Simplicity SA200 Instruction Manual & Reference Manual

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Fig. 7
BUILT-IN STITCHES
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STRAIGHT STITCH

GATHERING

Create beautiful ruffles and flounces with the gathering
technique.
STITCH WIDTH
0
Sew a row of basting stitches 1/4" away from the fabric
edge. Sew a second row of basting stitches 1/2" away from
the fabric edge [Fig. 1]. Do not backstitch.
Gently pull the bobbin thread from the underside of the
fabric [Fig. 2]. Adjust gathers evenly by pushing the fabric
along the stitching.

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.
STITCH WIDTH
0
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 re-tightening the screw [Fig. 3].
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. 4].
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
notch on the right side of the zipper foot [Fig. 5].
Use the straight stitch ONLY 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.
STITCH WIDTH
0
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. 6].
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. 7].
STITCH LENGTH PRESSER FOOT
4 All-purpose
STITCH LENGTH PRESSER FOOT
3 Zipper
STITCH LENGTH PRESSER FOOT
3-4 Zipper
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