SINGER 714 Graduate - Manual (Page 30)

6. SEWING THE PROFESSIONAL WAY
construction details
ZIPPERS
At the notions counter in your Singer store,
you will find many different kinds of zippers,
one of which will be just right for whatever you
wish to sew. How the zipper is inserted will
depend on the type of garment and the loca­
tion of the zipper. The zipper package will con­
tain easy-to-follow instructions. And, if you use
the zipper foot, you will find it easy to form an
even line of stitching close to the zipper.
Pattern: Straight Stitch
Stitch Width:
Needle Position:
A
Stitch Control: 10 to 15 (approximately 1,5 to 2,5)
Zig-Zag or Straight Stitch Throat Plate
Zipper Foot
Adjusting the Zipper Foot
When the zipper is to the right of the needle:
1. Loosen the thumb screw at the back of the
foot, and slide the foot to the left of the
needle,
2. Check the position of the foot by turning the
hand wheel to lower the needle into the side
notch of the foot, making sure it clears the
foot,
3. Lock the foot into position by tightening the
thumb screw.
4. Lower presser bar. Make sure the needle
clears the foot on all sides of the notch.
When the zipper is to the left of the needle,
adjust the foot to the right of the needle in the
same way.
Adjusting the Zipper Foot
Zipper Foot to
Right of Needle
Zipper Foot to
Left of Needle Zipper Insertion
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