Brother International PC-420PRW Users Manual - English - Page 95
Zipper/piping Insertion, Inserting a centered zipper
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Zipper/piping Insertion A zipper and piping can be sewn in place. Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Key Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Presser Foot Straight stitch (left 1 needle position) Attaching zippers Sewing concealed seams and piping 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 2.5 0.2-5.0 (0-1/4) (3/32) (1/64-3/16) There are many methods for inserting zippers and pipings. The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a piping are described below, with the adjustable zipper/piping foot. Inserting a centered zipper Slide the presser foot over either the left or 5 right feed dog. Refer to step - 1 4 of "Inserting a centered 1 zipper" (page 85). Remove the presser foot and presser foot 2 holder (page 39) to attach the screw-on adjustable zipper/piping foot. APPENDIX Note ● Use a screw driver to securely tighten the screw that holds the presser foot. If the screw is loose, the needle may break and cause injures. Select stitch 1 . 3 Loosen the positioning screw on the back of 4 the presser foot. 1 1 Positioning screw Left sewing position Right sewing position Change the needle position so that the needle 6 does not touch the presser foot. For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch width" (page 55). 1 1 Needle drop point CAUTION ● After adjusting the needle position, slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check the needle does not touch the presser-foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. Zipper/piping Insertion 89 INDEX