SINGER W1065 - Manual (Page 33)

LACE TRIMMED HEM
To sew a narrow hem and attach lace in one stitching,
insert lace in the slot next to needle (Fig. 61) sew hem as
above guiding lace under needle and hem into scroll. Rick­
rack may be used in the same way.
LACE EDGE WITH INVISIBLE STITCHING
Hold lace 1 8 inch from raw edge on right hand side of
fabric insert both in scroll as for plain narrow hem | Fig. 62 )
let hem roll over and sew in lace. When the stitching is
completed the hem is pressed to the wrong side.
FRENCH SEAM
Place material with right sides facing each other and the
top piece of material 18 inch from right hand edge of lower
piece. Insert in hemmer scroll allowing hem to roll over and
sew in top fabric making French seam. For cording effect,
use zigzag stitch wide enough to catch both edges of the
narrow rolled hem and sew with satin stitch. This can be
, used for covering chairs and
soforth. Fig. 63.
HEMMING ACROSS
A SEAM
To hem across a seam, cut
the seam folds at an angle so
they will lead into the hem­
mer gradually. Press seam
open. Stitch across the seam
at the extreme edge to hold
it together and for added . , i u
firmness. It may be necessary to pull the material slightly when
hemming over the seam. (Fig. 64)