Bernina Artista 730E User Guide - Page 48

Invisible Zipper Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Zipper length: Straight stitch No. 1 middle cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Invisible zipper foot No. 35 (optional accessory) and Open embroidery foot No. 20C opening plus 1 1/2" (4cm) allowance Invisible Zipper • special zippers are used. When inserted they are covered by the seam, making them invisible • is particularly elegant when used on clothing Sewing First Half of the Zipper ™ mark the seam beginning (zipper end) ™ open zipper fully ™ place right side of zipper on right side of fabric (the coils point away from the fabric edge) ™ pin one half of the zipper and baste ™ lower presser foot at the beginning of the zipper so that the zipper coils are positioned in the groove (it may be helpful to tilt the zipper coils slightly by hand) ™ sew first half of the zipper from top to bottom up to the mark 46 Practical Stitches - Applications