SINGER W8910 - Manual (Page 42)

Stitches of personal choice
Clearance plate
The clearance plate is an excellent aid when sewing
hems over extremely thick seams, e.g. on jeans.
Start sewing the hem with straight stitch. When you
have sewn so far that the presser foot is touching the
seam, stop the machine with the needle in the fabric. Lift
the presser foot and insert the clearance plate from
behind.
One side of the clearance plate is elevated. Use the
side which corresponds best to the thickness of the seam.
Lower the presser foot and continue to sew over the
thick seam.
Stop the machine again just in front of the seam with
the needle in the fabric. Remove the clearance plate and
re-insert it under the presser foot from the front.
Sew a further few stitches until the whole foot has
passed the seam and is resting on the clearance plate.
Stop the machine once again with the needle in the
fabric, lift the presser foot and remove the plate. Con­
tinue sewing until you reach the next thick seam and
repeat the foregoing procedure.
This illustration shows an additional way in which the
clearance plate can be used to simphfy sewing extremely
thick fabrics. No more skipping stitches or broken need­
les in the future caused by thick seams.
You can also use the clearance plate when sewing on
buttons. See page 41.
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