Sewing Zippers; Center Zipper - Viking Emerald 203 User Manual

SEWING ZIPPERS

The Zipper Foot E can be snapped on either to the right or to the left of the needle, making
it easy to sew both sides of the zipper from the same direction. To sew the other side of the
zipper, reposition the Zipper Foot.

Center Zipper

1. Sew the two fabrics right sides together along
the 5/8'' (15 mm) seam line, stopping at the
notch for the zipper placement.
2. Baste the remaining seam where the zipper
will be placed. Press the seam open. Place the
zipper right side to the pressed open seam
allowance, placing the zipper stop at the notch.
Pin the zipper on the right side so that it stays
in place.
3. Select straight stitch and move the needle
position to the left. Snap on the Zipper Foot
E so the needle is on the left side of the foot.
Place fabric under the foot right side up with
the zipper foot on the right side of the zipper.
4. Begin stitching across the bottom, turn the
fabric and stitch the right side of the zipper to
the top.
5. To avoid fabric shifting, sew the left side of
the zipper in the same direction. Snap on the
Zipper Foot E so the needle is on the right side
of the foot. Move the needle position to the
right.
6. Begin stitching across the bottom, turn the
fabric and stitch the left side of the zipper
sewing from the bottom to the top.
7. Remove the basting stitches.
Note: To adjust the position of the stitching line, adjust the
needle position.
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BASIC SEWING TECHNIQUES
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