Brother International XL-2121 Users Manual - English - Page 45
Zipper Insertion
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USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS Zipper Insertion Stitch Name Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position) Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] 2.5 (3/32) Foot Zipper Foot You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zips, and can easily position it to the right or left side of the needle. When sewing the right side of the zipper, attach the shank to the left pin of the zipper foot. When sewing the left side of the zipper, attach the shank to the right pin of the zipper foot. 1 2 Sew from the bottom of the zipper toward the 4 top on both sides. The needle should be positioned on the zipper side of the foot for best results. To sew the opposite side of the zipper, release 5 the foot by pressing the button located at the back of the presser foot, fit the zipper foot on the other side of the zipper and continue sewing using the other side notch. 3 1 Zipper foot 2 Right pin for sewing the left side of the zipper 3 Left pin for sewing the right side of the zipper Set the Pattern Selection Dial to Straight 1 Stitch (Center Needle Position. (2.5mm (3/32 inch)). Lower the presser foot lever and fix either the 2 left or right pin of the zipper foot onto the shank. Fold the edge of the material 2 cm (3/4 inch) 3 and place the zipper under the folded section. Lower the needle into the notch located either on the left or right side of the zipper foot. CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the zipper during sewing. If the needle hits the zipper, the needle may break and you may be injured. CAUTION ● Turn the balance wheel by hand to make sure the needle does not hit the presser foot before you start sewing. If you choose a different stitch, the needle will hit the presser foot and break the needle. You may also be injured. 44