Brother International CE-5500PRW Users Manual - English - Page 59

ZIPPER INSERTION You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left side of the needle. Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Straight stitch (center) Attaching zippers, basic J 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing - gathers or pintucks, etc. - 2.5 0.2-5.0 Yes ** * (3/32) (1/64-3/16) ( J ) Yes Rev. *Rev.: Reverse **Do not use reverse stitching. 3 CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Attach zigzag foot "J". a Place the two pieces of fabric with their right b sides facing each other. Sew basic stitches to the end of the zipper c opening, and then sew reverse stitches at the end of the stitching. • Use basting stitching to sew the zipper opening (where the zipper will be inserted). Open the seam allowance, press it from the d wrong side of the fabric with an iron, align the center of the zipper with the stitching, and then baste the zipper in place. a Wrong side of fabric a Basting stitching b Reverse stitches c Wrong side of fabric d End of zipper opening • Refer to "Basic stitching" on page 47. b Wrong side of fabric c Basting stitching d Zipper 57