Sewing feet make the seamstress easier. Thanks to these devices, all operations can be performed carefully. There is a special foot for hidden zippers, which will help to sew the zipper neatly. In addition to its availability, you need to know how to work with it correctly.
The standard set usually contains no more than 3-5 paws. Universal device for zipper, zigzag, buttonhole. In expensive cars there can be 10-15 products. If something is missing, then you need to buy. Sewing a zipper is a difficult procedure, so you need to use a special device in your work. The main thing is that it fits the brand of equipment.
Features of a secret fastener
This accessory is hidden in the seam of the product, and only the slider is present on the surface. In the standard, it is located on the side of the teeth, and in the countersunk - from the back. But in some common accessories, the cloves are also taped.
How to choose a zipper? It is necessary to take into account the width, type, density of the fabric. For light material, you need to choose a thinner zipper. The length should be 2-3 cm more than the expected length of the fastener.
Device
The foot for a secret lightning is used for high-quality performance of work. It allows you to sew an accessory close to the cloves. But this device is not always complete with a sewing machine, but it is on sale. Compared to the standard, this foot has the shape of a sole: there are grooves or grooves on the surface.
Now in stores a large number of devices. Janome countersunk foot is suitable for the same equipment. This brand is in demand, so accessories for the machine will be in every specialized store. There is a foot for secret zippers Brother, "The Seagull", "Podolsk." Before installing any device, you must familiarize yourself with the instructions for performing this work, which is contained in the manual.
The foot for sewing in secret zippers is usually selected for the model of the machine. But these devices have nuances:
- on the "leg";
- with removable part;
- with fixing screw.
Products are metal and plastic. The former are considered more durable, so with prolonged use they will work best. Gradually, the foot is deformed by the needle, which worsens its sliding. Therefore, the quality of work is reduced. But if the foot for a hidden zipper is needed once, then plastic is quite suitable.
Insert
How is the concealed zipper foot set? Usually it is attached to the left of the needle so that the guidelines for performing straight stitches are noticeable. There is a screw behind the foot, it must be unscrewed, after which it can be inserted. At the end, tighten the screw, and this is the end of the insert. The foot for stitching a secret zipper can be used for its intended purpose.
What is required for work?
In addition to the sewing machine with a special foot, this work requires:
- zipper;
- a piece of chalk;
- ruler;
- pins
- needle and thread.
It is important to check the tension of the threads - upper and lower. If it is strong, then it is necessary to loosen so that the accessory does not puff up during grinding.
What are the threads?
Threads are needed to match the fastener material. The line will not be visible on the right side. On the wrong side everything should be neat. An important role is played by the quality of the fabric. New quality threads are needed. Their thickness should fit the canvas. For thin fabrics, thin threads are selected, and for dense - strong ones.
Using a non-woven strip
Sewing a clasp so that there is no stretching of the fabric is quite simple. Seam allowances need to be glued with flesin strips. To do this, apply:
- Formband. It is presented in the form of an oblique non-woven strip, which is used on oblique sections.
- Kantenband is a non-woven strip glued with a 1 mm approach to the seam.
You can cut strips from the canvas yourself. They will perform similar functions.
Features of work
For stitching the clasp, special instructions are used. From the inside of the product, measure 1.5 cm from the edge and draw a line on both sides. Strips of nonwoven are glued to the allowances. For coarse materials you can not use them. The seam must be marked according to the marking, and then overcast with an overlock. Then it is ironed.
A closed fastener must be attached to the stitching site. Chalk marks should be made on the seam allowances and accessory tape. This is necessary for better stitching. The pins must be inserted across the fastener and secured with seam allowances. Mark lightning on them with piercing only one layer of material. After removing the pins, it is necessary to eliminate the basting of the seam, to open the fastener.
After that, you will need a foot for sewing on a hidden zipper. Stitching is necessary until it rests against the clasp. Then it is important to fasten it to look at the evenness of sewing on the accessory. The side seam must be completed so that the lower bartack is not visible. It is located below the seam end by about 0.5-0.7 cm. At the end, the basting must be removed.
The foot, in addition to sewing on the fastener, can be used to trim the edges of products. For example, for attaching tubes to products, as well as for those areas where it is difficult to use a standard device. This tool is needed to create seams around the edge.
Most paws have a screw that adjusts the position of the presser. If it is not tightened, then the clamping part will vibrate. Then the needle will stick into the foot, which leads to breakage of the needle. Although you can fasten the fastener with an ordinary foot, it is better to use a special one, since this will allow you to perform work much more efficiently.