BLG-WZF Zipper Foot
Product Information
The Baby Lock Sewing Accessories Zipper Foot (BLG-WZF) is a
versatile sewing foot designed for inserting zippers, snap tape,
piping, and decorative cording. It can be adjusted to sew on either
the right or left side of the zipper, making it easy to sew both
sides evenly. This zipper foot is suitable for various applications
such as bags, skirts, dresses, and more.
Features:
- Best sewing foot for inserting zippers, snap tape, and
more - Adjustable foot for sewing on both sides of the zipper
- Can be used to attach piping or decorative cording
Specifications:
- Model: BLG-WZF
- Manufacturer: Baby Lock
- Contact: 800-422-2952
- Website: www.babylock.com
Product Usage Instructions
Centered Zipper:
- Select the middle needle position on your sewing machine.
- Attach the all-purpose presser foot and sew straight stitches
up to the zipper opening. Change to a basting stitch (or longest
stitch length setting) and sew to the top of the fabric. - Press the seam allowance open and attach the zipper with a
basting stitch in the middle of each side of the zipper tape. - Remove the presser foot. Align the right side of the pin in
zipper foot with the presser foot holder, and attach the zipper
foot. - Topstitch 7 to 10 mm (approx. 1/4 to 3/8 inch) from the seamed
edge of the fabric, then remove the basting.
Side or Lapped Zipper:
- Follow steps one and two from the Centered Zipper
instructions. - Press the seam allowance open and align the folded hem along
the teeth of the zipper, while maintaining 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch)
of sewing space. - Remove the all-purpose presser foot.
- Align the right side of the pin in Zipper Foot with the presser
foot holder, and attach the presser foot. Make sure you sew using
the middle needle position. - Set the presser foot in the 3 mm (approx.1/8 inch) margin.
- Starting from the end of the zipper opening, sew to a point
about 50 mm (approx.2 inches) from the edge of the fabric, then
stop the machine. - Pull down the zipper slider, then continue sewing to the edge
of the fabric. - Remove the presser foot, and reattach it so that the left side
of the pin is attached to the presser foot holder. Note: When
sewing the left side of the zipper, the needle should drop on the
right side of the presser foot. When sewing the right side of the
zipper, the needle should drop on the left side of the presser
foot. - Set the fabric so the left edge of the presser foot touches the
edge of the zipper teeth. - Sew reverse stitches at the top of the zipper, then continue
sewing. - Stop sewing about 50 mm (approx.2 inches) from the edge of the
fabric, leave the needle in the fabric, and remove the basting
stitches. - Open the zipper and sew the rest of the seam.
For further assistance or inquiries, please contact Baby Lock at
800-422-2952 or visit www.babylock.com.
Baby Lock Sewing Accessories
Zipper Foot
(BLG-WZF)
Instructions
This is the best sewing foot for inserting zippers, snap tape, and more. Adjust the foot to either the right or left to sew both sides of your zipper easily. You can also use it to attach piping or decorative cording.
INSTRUCTIONS: Centered Zipper Centered Zipper is the most common application and is often used for bags and other applications where some part of the zipper is visible.
1. Select
.
Note: Make sure you sew using the middle needle position.
2. Attach the all-purpose presser foot and sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening. Change to a basting stitch (or longest stitch length setting) and sew to the top of the fabric.
4. Remove the presser foot. Align the right side of the pin in zipper foot with the presser foot holder, and attach the zipper foot.
5. Topstitch 7 to 10 mm (approx. 1/4 to 3/8 inch) from the seamed edge of the fabric, then remove the basting.
3. Press the seam allowance open and attach the zipper with a basting stitch in the middle of each side of the zipper tape.
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INSTRUCTIONS: Side or Lapped Zipper Side or Lapped Zipper is the most commonly used for skirts and dress applications where the zipper is covered by a fold of the fabric and is not visible.
1. Follow steps one and two from above Centered Zipper Instructions.
2. Press the seam allowance open and align the folded hem along the teeth of the zipper, while maintaining 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) of sewing space.
8. Close the zipper, turn the fabric over, and sew a basting stitch.
3. Remove the all-purpose presser foot.
4. Align the right side of the pin in Zipper Foot with the presser foot holder, and attach the presser foot. Make sure you sew using the middle needle position.
5. Set the presser foot in the 3 mm (approx.1/8 inch) margin.
6. Starting from the end of the zipper opening, sew to a point about 50 mm (approx.2 inches) from the edge of the fabric, then stop the machine.
7. Pull down the zipper slider, then continue sewing to the edge of the fabric.
9. Remove the presser foot, and reattach it so that the left side of the pin is attached to the presser foot holder. Note: When sewing the left side of the zipper, the needle should drop on the right side of the presser foot. When sewing the right side of the zipper, the needle should drop on the left side of the presser foot.
10. Set the fabric so the left edge of the presser foot touches the edge of the zipper teeth.
11. Sew reverse stitches at the top of the zipper, then continue sewing.
12. Stop sewing about 50 mm (approx.2 inches) from the edge of the fabric, leave the needle in the fabric, and remove the basting stitches.
13. Open the zipper and sew the rest of the seam.
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www.babylock.com
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