Zipper Sewing (Continued)
• To sew
_1_1/8" (0.4cm) fabric margin
_2_ Zipper teeth
_.3_ Z ipper tape
_4_, Forward edge of zipper foot
,_5_ S ewing direction
[] Fold back the upper layer seam allowance. Fold back
the lower layer seam allowance to leave a 1/8" (0.4 cm)
margin of fabric _.
Place zipper teeth next to margin edge and pin margin to
zipper tape.
Align forward edge of zipper foot _4_with margin edge.
Return thread tension and stitch length to original
settings. Sew a seam the entire length of zipper tape,
removing pins as you go. Before reaching pull-tab, unzip
a few inches to clear a path for the stitch. Remove fabric
and close zipper.
[] Take the upper fabric layer and lay it flat over the zipper.
Beginning above pull-tab at top of zipper tape, sew a
seam about 3/8" to 1/2" (approx. 1.3 cm) distance from
the basting stitches. Stop sewing at a position just below
the zipper bottom stop.
Turn fabric 90 ° and sew to meet the bottom seam. Sew
in reverse a few stitches to lock.
Once both sides of zipper are sewn, use seam ripper to
open the basting stitch.
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