Zipper Insertion; Inserting A Centered Zipper - Alfa Network Next 100 Instruction Manual

Zipper insertion

This foot can be set to sew on each side of the zipper, the edge of the foot guides the zipper to
ensure straight placement.
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Attention:
Zipper foot should be used for sewing stitches
straight only. It is possible that the needle
could hit the presser foot and break when
sewing other patterns.
v Inserting a centered zipper
Place the right sides of the fabric together.
Sew a bottom seam 2cm from the right edge
of the zipper bottom stop position. Sew a few
stitches in reverse to lock. Increase the stitch
length to maximum, set the tension below 2
and baste the remaining length of the fabric.
Press open the seam allowance. Place the
zipper face down on the seam allowance with
the teeth against the seam line. Baste the
zipper tape.
Reverse side
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2 5mm
2cm
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Reverse stitches
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5 Basting stitching
Attach the right side of the presser foot pin
to the holder when sewing the left side of the
zipper.
Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to
the presser foot holder when sewing the right
side of the zipper.
Stitching around the zipper.
Note:
When sewing, be sure that the needle does
not touch the zipper, otherwise the needle
may bend or break.
Remove the basting stitching and press.
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