Centered Zippers - Singer WORKBOOK SCHOOL MODELS Workbook

Centered Zippers

There are several ways of inserting zippers. The pattern envelope of the
project or garment will designate the best type of zipper application, as
well as the length and type of zipper to use. Most applications require a
zipper foot.
Machine Set-Up:
Stitch:
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length:
Presser Foot:
Tension:
Needle Position:
The needle can be moved to the left or right. This will allow stitching
closer to the zipper than when the needle is in the center position.
Materials:
(1) 7" zipper
(2) 8" x 4" piece of medium weight fabric
Transparent tape
Fabric glue stick
Procedure:
Place fabric under the foot, matching the raw edges with the 5/8" seam
guide.
Starting at the top of the fabric, baste 7". Then change the stitch length
to 3 and finish seaming the remaining length of the fabric.
Straight Stitch
0, no width
For basting: longest stitch
For stitching: 3-4
Zipper Foot
For basting: loosen the tension
For stitching: Auto
Start with needle in left position
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