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UTILITY STITCHES
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Topstitch around the zipper.
Sew reverse stitches at the end of the zipper
opening and align the zipper teeth with the side
of the presser foot.
a
Right side of fabric
b
End of zipper opening
c
Reverse stitches
d
Beginning of stitching
e
Basting stitching
CAUTION
o
When you are about 5 cm (2 inch) from the
end of the zipper, stop the sewing machine
with the needle lowered (in the fabric), and
then raise the presser foot lever.
p
Remove the basting stitching, open the zipper,
and then continue sewing.
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When sewing, be sure that the needle
does not touch the zipper, otherwise the
needle may bend or break.
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