Zipper
Sewing
(Continued)
Tosew
(_ I/8" (0 4cm) fabric margin
(_ Zipper teeth
(_ Zipper tape
(_ Forward edge of zipper foot
Sewing direction
[] Fold back the upper layer seam allowance. Fold back
the lower layer seam allowance to leave a 118" (0.4 cm)
margin of fabric (_0.
Place zipper teeth next to margin edge and pin margin to
zipper tape.
Align forward edge of 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, 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 318" to 112"(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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(1/8")
(0.4 cm)
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_._p3/8'
'~ I/2")
rox. 1.3 era)
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