Brother International SE425 Operation Manual - Page 94
Inserting a side zipper
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UTILITY STITCHES Inserting a side zipper Stitching is visible on only one piece of fabric. Use this type of zipper application for side openings and back openings. Press open the seam allowance from the d wrong side of the fabric. 1 1 2 3 a Stitching b Right side of fabric c End of zipper opening The following procedure will describe how to stitch on the left side, as shown in the illustration. Attach zigzag foot "J". a J • For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). Sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening. b With the right sides of the fabric facing each other, sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening. • For details, refer to "Basic stitching" (page 78). Using a basting stitch, continue sewing to the c edge of the fabric. 1 3 2 4 a Wrong side of fabric Press the seam allowance so that the right side e (the side that will not be stitched) has an extra 3 mm (1/8 inch). 1 2 a Wrong side of fabric b 3 mm (1/8 inch) Align the zipper teeth with the pressed edge of f the fabric having the extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), and then baste or pin the zipper in place. 2 1 a Zipper teeth b Basting stitching Attach the presser foot holder to the right pin g of zipper 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. a I b a Basting stitching b Reverse stitches c Wrong side of fabric d End of zipper opening a Pin on the right side b Needle drop point • For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). 92