Brother HS-2500 Operating Guide

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ZIPPER INSERTION
You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left side of 
the needle. 
*Rev.: Reverse
**Do not use reverse stitching.
a
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
b
Place the two pieces of fabric with their right 
sides facing each other.
c
Sew basic stitches to the end of the zipper 
opening, and then sew reverse stitches at the 
end of the stitching.
• Use basting stitching to sew the zipper 
opening (where the zipper will be inserted).
a Basting stitching
b Reverse stitches
c Wrong side of fabric
d End of zipper opening
• Refer to “Basic stitching” on page 47.
d
Open the seam allowance, press it from the 
wrong side of the fabric with an iron, align the 
center of the zipper with the stitching, and 
then baste the zipper in place.
a Wrong side of fabric
b Wrong side of fabric
c Basting stitching
d Zipper
Stitch Name
Pat
ter
n
Pr
ess
er Foot
Pattern No.
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch.)]
Stitch Length 
[mm (inch.)]
Tw
in
 N
ee
dle
W
alki
ng Foot
Rever
se/
Re
in
fo
rc
em
en
t
St
it
ch
in
g
70 st
it
ches
m
odel
60 st
it
ches
m
odel
50 st
it
ches
m
odel
40 st
it
ches
m
odel
Auto
Manual
Auto
Manual
Straight 
stitch
(center)
J
01
01
01
01
Attaching zippers, basic 
stitching, and sewing 
gathers or pintucks, etc.
2.5
(3/32)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
Yes
( J )
**
Yes
*
Rev.
● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if 
the foot controller or 
 (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
CAUTION