Bernina ACTIVA 135 S - Manual (Page 39)

Selected practical stitches: Zippers 38
4
Straight stitch No. 1
size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 57)
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Zipper foot No. 4
far right or far left
Preparation:
• baste in zipper
• fabric edges should meet over the center of the zipper
Sewing
•
sew in the zipper, each side from bottom to top
•
once with needle position far right and once with
needle position far left
• the edge of the foot runs along the teeth of the zip
• the needle inserts close to the teeth
Zippers
To sew around zipper pull
•
close zipper and sew up to
about 5 cm (2") away from
the pull
• insert needle, raise the
presser foot, open the zipper,
lower the foot and continue
to sew
Seam begin
hold thread firmly when
starting to sew = pull fabric
slightly to the back (fewer
stitches) Zipper or fabric is thick or
densely woven
use a 90–100 needle for even
stitch formation
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
Needle position:
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