Zipper Sewing
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right-hand side_
Lower the zipper foot on the top side at the bottom of the
zipper so that the needle pierces the fabric next to the fold
and the zipper tape (_.
Sew through all layers next to the fold.
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(_) Wrong side of fabric
(_ Zipper pull
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Stop just before the zipper foot reaches the zipper pull on
the zipper tape about 2"(5.0cm) from the top of the zipper.
Lower the needle slightly into the fabric, raise the foot.
Open the zipper by moving the zipper pull ® behind the
zipper foot.
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Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam,
making sure the fold is even.
® Right side of fabric
Close the zipper and spread the fabric flat with the right
side (top side) of fabric ® facing up.
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Move the zipper foot to the left pin.
Guide the edge of the foot along the zipper teeth _ and
stitch through the garment and zipper openig
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Stop at about 2"(5.0cm) from the top of the zipper.
Lower the needle slightly into the fabric, raise the foot.
Open the zipper to move the zipper pull _ behind the
zipper foot,
Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam,
making sure the fold is even.