SINGER 6550-WORKBOOK Scholastic - Manual (Page 11)

7
Centered Zippers
There are several ways of inserting zippers. The pattern envelope of the
project or garment will designate the best type of zipper application, as
well as the length and type of zipper to use. Most applications require a
zipper foot.
Machine Set-Up:
Stitch:
Straight Stitch
Stitch Width: 0, no width
Stitch Length: For basting: longest stitch
For stitching: 3-4
Presser Foot:
Zipper Foot
Tension: For basting: loosen the tension
For
stitching: Auto
Materials:
(1) 7” zipper
(2) 8” x 4” piece of medium weight fabric
Transparent tape
Fabric glue stick
Procedure:
Place fabric under the foot, matching the raw edges with the 5/8” seam
guide.
Starting at the top of the fabric, baste 7”. Then, change the stitch length
to 3 and finish seaming the remaining length of the fabric.