Brother International Innov-is BQ950 Operation Manual - Page 81

Zipper Insertion Press the seam allowance so that the right side (the side e that will not be stitched) has an extra 3 mm (1/8 inch). Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the extra 3 i mm (1/8 inch), starting from the base of the zipper. 1 2 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 3 mm (1/8 inch) Align the zipper teeth with the pressed edge of the f fabric having the extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), and then baste or pin the zipper in place. 2 1 1 Zipper teeth 2 Basting stitching Attach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper g foot "I". If the stitching will be sewn on the right side, attach the presser foot holder to the left pin of the zipper foot. 1 I 2 CAUTION • When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper, otherwise the needle may bend or break. When you are about 5 cm (2 inches) from the end of j the zipper, stop the machine with the needle lowered (in the fabric), raise the presser foot lever. Open the zipper and continue sewing. k Close the zipper, turn over the fabric, and then baste l the other side of the zipper to the fabric. UTILITY STITCHES S 1 Pin on the right side 2 Needle drop point Select stitch . h CAUTION • When using zipper foot "I", be sure to select the straight stitch (center needle position), and slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If a different stitch is selected or the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. 1 1 Basting stitching Attach the presser foot holder to the other pin of m zipper foot "I". If the presser foot holder was attached to the right pin in step g, change it to the left pin. 1 I 2 1 Pin on the left side 2 Needle drop point Sewing S-21