SINGER CG-590-WORKBOOK COMMERCIAL GRADE - Manual (Page 14)

7
Centered Zippers
There are several ways of inserting zippers. The pattern envelope of the
project or garment will designate the best type of zipper application, as well as
the length and type of zipper to use. Most applications require a zipper foot.
Machine Set-Up:
Stitch:
Straight Stitch
Pattern Selector: A
Stitch Width: 1, no width
Stitch Length: For basting: 5
For stitching: 3-4
Presser Foot:
Zipper Foot
Tension: For basting: loosen the tension
For stitching: 3
Needle Position: Start with needle in left position
The needle can be moved to the left or right. This will allow stitching closer to
the zipper than when the needle is in the center position.
Materials:
(1) 7” zipper
(2) 8” x 4” pieces of medium weight fabric
Transparent tape
Fabric glue stick
Procedure:
Place fabric under the foot, matching the raw edges with the ⅝” seam
guide.
Starting at the top of the fabric, baste 7”. Then change the stitch length
to 3 and finish seaming the remaining length of the fabric.