Bernina Artista 730E User Guide - Page 47

Zippers Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Needle position: Straight stitch No. 1 size and type suitable for the type of fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Zipper foot No. 4 or Zipper foot with guide No. 14 (optional accessory) far right or far left Preparation ™ baste seam closed and finish the seam allowance ™ baste or pin zipper in place so that fabric edges meet over the center of the zipper Sewing ™ open zipper a little ™ start sewing from top left ™ position the foot so the needle stitches along the edge of the zipper coils ™ stop in front of the pull (needle position down), raise the presser foot and close zipper again ™ continue to sew to the base of the zipper (needle position down) ™ turn sewing and sew across the seam (needle position down) ™ turn sewing again and sew second side of the zipper from bottom to top Variation: Sew Both Sides of Zipper from Bottom to Top • suitable for all fabrics with nap or grain (e.g. velvet) ™ prepare zipper as described above ™ start sewing in the seam of the zipper end and sew first side from bottom to top ™ sew the second side the same way from bottom to top TIPS Zipper as a decorative element Sew a visible zipper into the fabric as a decorative element. To sew around the zipper pull ™ close the zipper and sew up to about 2" (5cm) away from the pull ™ stop with the needle down in the fabric, raise the presser foot. Open zipper, pulling the tab below the needle; lower presser foot and continue to sew TIPS Starting to sew Hold threads firmly when starting to sew and pull the fabric gently behind the needle for a few stitches. Zipper tape or firm fabric For even stitch formation use a 90 - 100 needle. Practical Stitches - Applications 45