SINGER 814 Stylist - Manual (Page 49)

BLINDSTITCH ZIPPER INSERTIOM
® f/ex/-5i/ic/7 Pattern Dial: O
® Pattern Selector: ^
® Needle Position: ^
® Stitch Width: ^
® Stitch Length: 12
© General Purpose Needle Plate
© Zipper Foot
Blindstitching, used instead of straight
stitching for the final step in zipper inser­
tion, gives a fine finish that is almost in­
visible. Ideal for knits, napped fabrics, and
sheers.
1. Allow for a 7/8 inch (2.2 cm) seam
allowance in the zipper area when you
cut the garment.
2. Insert zipper in the usual way up to the
final step; then, turn garment right side
out and spread flat with zipperface up.
3. Work from the right side and pin zipper
tape into position.
4. Baste a guideline for blindstitching
alongside zipper, about 3/8 inch (1 cm)
from garment seam. Make sure basting
stitches go through all fabric layers and
zippertape. Remove pins.
5. Adjust zipper foot to right side of
needle.
6. Turn garment wrong side out. Place
lower end of zipper tape over feed and
turn front section of garment back to
line of basting, creating a soft fold to
the left of the needle.
7. Set stitch width selector and position
work so that the straight stitches will go
through the seam allowance and zipper
tape, and the sideward stitches catch a
few threads of the fold.
8. Lower zipper foot and stitch slowly.
After stitching, remove basting and
press lightly.
Final Step of Blindstitch
Zipper Insertion
Completed Blindstitch
Zipper Insertion
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