Hemstitching, Slant overedge hemstitching – SINGER 514 User Manual

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HEMSTITCHING

A touch of quiet elegance is added to

table and bed linens v/hen hems are
finished with slant overedge stitch. This
type of hemstitching is effective when
used on firm, plain-w^eave fabrics such as
lawn or organdie, or fabrics from which

threads can be drawn readily, such as

linen.

Slant Overedge Hemstitching

Pattern Selector:

fhxhStitch Dial; Rod bar I

Stitch Width;

Needle Position:

. >J

i. ri“"i J

Stitch Length: Red bar

Pressure: Light

Tension: To suit fabric

General Purpose or Special Purpose

Pressor Foot

General Purpose Needle Plato
Speed: Moderate

Procedure:

1, Insert a size 16 needle and thread the

machine with a fine cotton, silk, or
synthetic thread,

2, Turn edge of fabric over twice to make

hem of desired width. Fold and press
on lengthwise or crosswise thread of
fabric. Baste in place.

Draw Out Threads