Inserting a side zipper, Caution – Brother PC-2800 User Manual
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Inserting a side zipper
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4. Set the presser foot in the 3 mm (1/8'') margin. Starting from
the end of the zipper opening. Sew to a point about 50 mm (2'')
from the edge of the fabric, then stop the machine. Pull down
the zipper slider, then continue sewing to the edge of the fab-
ric.
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50 mm (2'')
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3 mm (1/8'')
CAUTION
Make sure the needle does not strike the zipper dur-
ing sewing. If the needle strikes the zipper, the nee-
dle may break, leading to injury.
CAUTION
Make sure you sew using the middle needle position.
1. Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the zip-
per opening. Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of
the fabric.
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Reverse stitches
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Wrong side of fabric
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Basting stitches
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End of zipper opening
2. Press the seam allowance open and align the folded edge along
the teeth of the zipper, while maintaining
3 mm (1/8'') for the sewing space.
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Zipper pull tab
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Wrong side of fabric
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Zipper teeth
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End of zipper opening
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3 mm (1/8'')
3. Remove presser foot “J”. Align the right side of the pin in zip-
per foot “I” with the presser foot holder, and attach the presser
foot.
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Right
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Left
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Needle drop position
CAUTION
When using zipper foot “I”, make sure the straight
stitch, middle needle position is selected. Turn the
balance wheel to make sure the needle does not
strike the presser foot. If another stitch is selected,
the needle will strike the presser foot, causing the
needle to break and possible leading to injury.
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