SINGER W12 - Manual (Page 23)

THE EDGE-STITCHER
A Combiised Edge-Stitchiag, Lace-Joinini and Piping Attachment
T HE EDGE-STITCHING ATTACHMENT is fastened to
machine in the same manner as the Presser-Foot. The (Efferent
slots which are ntimberéd frarn 1 to 5 in the illmtratiosi serve as
guides'for sewing together laces, insertions, embroideries, sevring in po-
i. sition folded or hemmed edges, bias-folded mateiiai or piping, etc.
This Attacnment is very useful in trimming such articles of cloth­
ing as aprons, women’s and children’s dresses and underwear, shirt­
waists, silk blouses, boys’ rompers and suits, or for articles for household
decoration such as fine bureau scarfs and thin curtains, baby carriage covers and doilHes.
Veiy beautiful effects may be ob­
tained in yokes, gtiimpes, sleeves,
collar and cuff sets, vestees, fichus,
lace waists, camisoies, etc. by joining
rows of lace insertion, alternate rows
of lace and embroidery insertions, or
alternate rows of tucking and lace in­
sertions.
The folded tape, which may be
purchased in any department store in
all colors, quaEties and widths, is in­
dispensable to use with this attach­
ment. The folded piping, which may
also be purchased ready turned, will
exactly fit the piping slot in this at­
tachment.
How to Adjust the Edge-Stitcher
To adjust, move the lug .A. I llustration) at the left of the attachment to the right
or left until the desired adjustment is obtained. When sewing two pieces of lace together,
it is very necessary that the attachment is adjusted to stitch exactly on the edge, so that the
edges will not fold over when laundered.
.When sewing laces or soft materials together, it is better to hold the edges slightly
overlapped. This will prevent the lace from feeding away from the guide.
When the attachment is properly adjusted, the most inexperienced operator may sew
yards of lace or material together with no difficulty.
Practical Uses of the Edge-Stitcher
1. Sewing lace and insertion together.
2.
Sewing lace and embroidery insertions together.
3. Piping plaits and belts for children’s clothes.
4. Sewing tape to top of stocking to prevent “runners” (patented).
5. Sewing insertion on material—afterward cutting material away and turning edges back.
6. Sewing lace on edge of hem.
7. Setting in insertion with edges edge-stitched. ,
S. Sewing lace and ribbpn together.
9. Covering seams with bias bands or finishing braids.
10. Sewing braid on heavy suits and dresses,
11, Sewing on bias bands for trimming—straight or curved.
12, French seaming.
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