Sweet Pea Machine Embroidery Designs - how to insert a zipper in the hoop using these simple steps!
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Have all of your cut pieces of fabric for the zipper panel ready.
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Hoop tear away or soluble stabiliser in the hoop.
STEP 1 Stitch the zipper placement line onto the stabiliser.



STEP 2 Stitch the zipper to the stabiliser.








STEP 3 Stitch the fabric down. This will run along the edges of the zipper and will avoid the middle of the zipper.

STEP 4 Stitch again with a triple stitch to strengthen the seam.

STEP 5 Stitch the border around the block.



STEP 6 Embroider the words “Owned by this Dog!”




STEP 7 Stitch the lining to the back of the hoop. When the machine foot gets close to the zipper pull you might have to pause the machine and move the zipper out of the way.




