Zipper sewing (continued) – Kenmore 385.15208 User Manual

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Zipper Sewing (Continued)

»To sew

(T)

1/8" (0.4cm) fabric margin

(D

Zipper teeth

(D

Zipper tape

(D Forward edge of zipper foot

(5) Sewing direction

03

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 (T) ,
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

[2] Take the upper fabric layer and lay it flat over the zipper

Beginning above puli-tab at top of zipper tape, sew a

seam about 3/8" to 1/2" (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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