: Move your needle to the far right or left to sew approximately 1/8 inch away from the zipper teeth. Special Configurations
Identify the "top" of the zipper pull, which has two openings, and the "bottom," which has one. ShadyLewds_Collection_2019.zip
: Apply double-sided basting tape to the zipper tape to hold it in place against the fabric before sewing. : Move your needle to the far right
: Use a longer stitch length (such as a 6 mm straight stitch) and lower the thread tension to prevent the fabric from "shortening up" or puckering along the long run. : Use a longer stitch length (such as
Slide the longer side of the tape into the pull first, then guide the shorter side in.
To secure a very long zipper into a project without it puckering or shifting:
: For very long items like parkas or sleeping bags, you can install two sliders. Slide the first one down so it is flush with the second, allowing the "piece" to be opened from both the top and bottom.