Bernina Sewing Machine Owner's Manual page 72

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Invisible Zipper
Fabric .................................
Other ................................................................ 9" invisible zipper
Needle ............................................................................ 90/14 Universal
Thread ................................. 30 wt. cotton embroidery, contrasting color
Presser Foot...................................................... Invisible Zipper Foot #35
...................................................... Bulky Overlock Foot #12/12C
........................................................ Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C
Stitch ......................................................................................... straight
Needle Position ....................................................................... as needed
Note: The invisible zipper can be used in place of a conventional
zipper when an uninterrupted design line is desired.
Zipper Insertion
Mark seam lines on right side of fabric. Select the Straight Stitch.
Open zipper. It is not necessary to press coils as with other invisible
zipper applications. Invisible Zipper Foot #35 has specially designed
grooves that guide the zipper coils out of the way as the tape is stitched
in place. Note: Do not sew the seam first as with conventional zippers.
Invisible zipper tapes are sewn to fabric sections first, then seam is
sewn.
With right sides together, baste or pin the right zipper tape to the right
garment piece, so coil is on the
Using center needle position, place coil in right groove of Foot #35.
Sew until foot is stopped by the zipper pull. Note: Needle should sew
close to, but not into, the zipper coils.
With right sides together, baste or pin the left zipper tape to the left
garment piece so that the coil is again on the
Check to be sure the zipper is not twisted. Place the coil in the left
groove of the foot and complete as with the right side.
Completing Seam
Close zipper. Using Bulky Overlock Foot #12 or #12C, place fabric
right sides together and stitch as close to the zipper as possible,
starting about ½" above the bottom of the zipper. It may be necessary
to move the needle position to the left slightly. Backstitch to begin and
sew about 2"; then change to Foot #1C to complete the seam. Press
and trim the sample. Mount it, attaching it only at the top. You can then
lift the sample and use it as a reference.
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