Utility Stitches
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Zipper/piping insertion
A zipper and piping can be sewn in place.
Use adjustable zipper/piping foot (sold separately with some
models)
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Inserting a centered zipper
a
Refer to step
a
–
f
of “Inserting a centered zipper”
on page 63.
b
Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder to
attach the screw-on adjustable zipper/piping foot (sold
separately with some models).
• For details on removing the presser foot holder, refer
to “Removing and attaching the presser foot holder”
on page 33.
c
Select a stitch.
d
Loosen the positioning screw on the back of the presser
foot.
e
Slide the presser foot over either the left or right feed
dog.
f
Change the needle position so that the needle does not
touch the presser foot.
For details, refer to “Setting the stitch width/stitch
length/“L/R Shift”” on page 42.
1
Needle drop point
g
Securely tighten the positioning screw.
h
Topstitch around the zipper.
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Stitching
2
Right side of fabric
3
Basting stitching
4
End of zipper opening
i
Remove the basting stitching.
Note
• Make sure that the thread between the spool and
the bobbin is pulled tight.
No.
1-01
Stitch
1
Positioning screw
1
Left sewing position
Right sewing position
CAUTION
• After adjusting the needle position, slowly turn
the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise)
and check the needle does not touch the
presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot,
the needle may bend or break.
CAUTION
• When sewing, be sure that the needle does not
touch the zipper, otherwise the needle may
bend or break.
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