SINGER 1050 - Manual (Page 37)

Zipper Insertion
How the zipper is inserted will depend on the type of the
garment and the location of the zipper. With the adjustable
zipper foot, you will find it easy to sew an even line of stitching
close to the zipper. For inserting zipper foot on machine, see
page 6.
• Stitch; straight stitch |
• Stitch length: to suit fabric
• Straight stitch needle plate only
• Zipper foot * •
The zipper foot can be used either to the left or right of the
needle - depending on where the bulk of the garment is
placed.
Attaching the Zipper Foot
When the zipper is to the left of the needle:
• Attach left side of zipper foot to shank (needle will enter
left notch in foot) - see illustration A.
When the zipper is to the right of the needle:
• Attach right side of ^pper foot to shank (needle will enter
right notch in foot) - see illustration B.
Zipper inserted under left Lapped Seam
• Baste the seam line the exact length of the garment opening
and press the seam open.
• Attach thezipperfoot to the right of the needle (illustration A),
e Open the zipper.
• Ratten out the back seam allowance and place the zipper
face down on it, as illustrated, with the edge of the zipper
teeth following the seam line.
• Stitch the zipper tape onto the seam allowance.
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