Brother 1300 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Foot 16
Invisible Zippper Foot
148475-001
Standard PQ foot used to attach invisible zippers
Machine Set-Up:
Feed dogs up using one of the three settings based
on fabric and whether the pin feed is used (such as
attaching zippers to stretch fabric). Other settings
are based on the needs of the project.
Materials Needed for Sample:
Invisible zipper, lightweight linen
General Sewing Directions:
The following instructions are packaged with Coats
& Clarks zippers. Open zipper. From the wrong side, press the zipper coils flat so that the two rows of
stitching show. Pin the right side of the zipper to the right side of the fabric, coil on the 5/8” seamline and
top of zipper ¾” below the cut edge of fabric. With right grove of foot over coil, stitch until foot touches
slider; backtack. Pin the right side of the free zipper to the right side of the remaining garment section,
coil on 5/8” seamline and top stop of zipper ¾” below cut edge of fabric. With the left groove of foot over
coil, stitch until foot touches the slider; backtack. To stitch remainder of seam, close zipper. Attach zipper
foot. Pull zipper ends out of the way and lower needle by hand, slightly above and 1/8” to the left of the
last stitch. Lower foot and stitch seam for 2”. Pull threads through to one side and tie. Change to regular
presser foot and finish seam. Tack free end at bottom of
each zipper tape to seam allowance only.
Feed
Dogs
Presser
Foot Dial
Thread
Tension
Stitch
Length
Midweight +/- 4 2 to 3
Specific PQ Sample Directions:
Follow General Directions.
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