Brother LX-3125 - Manual (Page 35)

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ZIPPER INSERTION
You can use the zipper foot “I” to sew different types of zippers, 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.
a Zipper foot “I”
b Right pin for sewing the left side of the zipper
c Left pin for sewing the right side of the zipper
a
Select the desired length for straight stitch
(6-10).
b
Lower the presser foot lever and fix either the
left or right pin of the zipper foot onto the
shank.
c
Fold the edge of the fabric 2 cm (3/4 inches)
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.
d
Sew from the bottom of the zipper toward the
top on both sides. The needle should be
positioned on the zipper side of the foot for
best results.
e
To sew the opposite side of the zipper, release
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.
Number on dial Stitch name Application
Straight stitch
(Center needle
position)
Attaching
zippers, basic
stitching, and
sewing gathers
or darning, etc.
● Turn the handwheel 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.
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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