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Show me how to use this zipper foot. I am having problems

I am making purses which require closing zippers. I follow directions of pattern, but it is not working. I don't like this zipper foot or I am using it wrong

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Here is a video on using an adjustable zipper foot:

How to Use an Adjustable Zipper Foot

If this is not the correct foot for your machine, do a YouTube search and you will most likely find a video that will be helpful.

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How to Use an Adjustable Zipper Foot

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SOURCE: Proper invisible zipper foot attachment for Featherweight ii 117?

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 19, 2009

SOURCE: How to use a zipper foot please

  1. Step 1 To prepare the fabric for a centered zipper application, use the standard presser foot to baste the opening of the fabric shut using 5/8 inch seam allowance. Press the seam allowance open. Place the zipper teeth side down on the seam allowance and pin the zipper to the seam allowance only.
  2. Step 2 Release the standard presser foot from your machine. There may be a button or lever behind the foot that you need to press. Put the standard foot in its holder or someplace where it won’t get lost.
  3. Step 3 Decide which side of the machine you want to attach the zipper foot to. Zipper feet are asymmetrical, with one side that’s wider than the other. You’ll want to put the narrow side toward the zipper teeth, and the wider side away from the zipper teeth.
  4. Step 4 Attach the zipper foot to the sewing machine. You may need to line up the bar on the zipper foot with the presser foot holder, then lower the presser foot by lowering the lever. Raise the presser foot and make sure the zipper foot is securely attached.
  5. Step 5 Place the prepared fabric with the pinned zipper in the sewing machine. Lower the needle into the zipper tape and the seam allowance only, then lower the zipper foot. Stitch the zipper tape to the seam allowance. To sew the other side of the zipper to the seam allowance, remove the zipper foot from the sewing machine and install it on the other side of the presser foot holder.
  6. Step 6 Topstitch the outside of the fabric to each side of the zipper tape, making sure that the zipper foot is on the appropriate side of the machine for each side. Remove the basting with a seam ripper.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 24, 2009

SOURCE: I can't find my zipper foot. Do they make extra

Yes they do. Just go to a fabric store, or contact Sears Parts direct. I am even able to use a Singer zipper foot on my Kenmore

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SOURCE: Hi I need replacement

I would suggest that you try http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/zig-zag-foot-standard-low-shank.aspx the page shows this foot as being suitable for your machine.

Many low shank sewing machine feet are interchangeable.

a generic low shank Zipper foot is also there http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/zipper-presser-foot-low-shank-55411.aspx

Trust that this helps you.

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  4. Step 4 Attach the zipper foot to the sewing machine. You may need to line up the bar on the zipper foot with the presser foot holder, then lower the presser foot by lowering the lever. Raise the presser foot and make sure the zipper foot is securely attached.
  5. Step 5 Place the prepared fabric with the pinned zipper in the sewing machine. Lower the needle into the zipper tape and the seam allowance only, then lower the zipper foot. Stitch the zipper tape to the seam allowance. To sew the other side of the zipper to the seam allowance, remove the zipper foot from the sewing machine and install it on the other side of the presser foot holder.
  6. Step 6 Topstitch the outside of the fabric to each side of the zipper tape, making sure that the zipper foot is on the appropriate side of the machine for each side. Remove the basting with a seam ripper.
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