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• To sew
q
1/8˝ (0.4cm) fabric margin
w
Zipper teeth
e
Zipper tape
z
Attach zipper foot on right-side of pin.
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
q
.
Place zipper teeth next to margin edge and pin margin to
zipper tape.
Align zipper foot 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, stop the machine with needle in
the fabric and raise the foot, then unzip a few inches to
clear a path for the stitch.
Remove fabric and close zipper.
Raise and release foot, and re-attach it on left-hand side
of pin.
Take the upper fabric layer and lay it flat over the zipper.
Starting just below zipper bottom stop, sew across fabric
to about 3/8" to 1/2" distance from the basting stitch line.
Turn fabric 90
°
and sew a seam the entire length of
zipper tape. Before reaching pull-tab, stop the machine
with needle in fabric and raise the foot. Use seam ripper
to open a few inches of basting stitch, then unzip a few
inches to clear a path for the stitch. At end of 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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1/8˝
(0.4 cm)
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Janome 5812 Instruction Manual
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5812 Owners Manual/ User Guide