SINGER W1266 - Manual (Page 26)

LACE TRIMMED HEM
To sew a narrow hem and attach lace in one stitching,
insert lace m the slot next to needle (Fig. 43 ) 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 m scroll as for plain narrow hem (Fig. 44 i
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 1 8 inch from right hand edge of lower
piece. Insert m 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 so forth. Fig. 45
HEMMING ACROSS
A SEAM
To hem across a seam,
cut the seam folds at an
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Fig. 44
Fig. 45
Fig. 46
angle so they will lead into the hemmer gradually. Press seam
open. Stitch across the seam at the extreme edge to hold it
together and for added firmness. It may be necessary to pull
the material slightly when hemming over the seam. Fig. 46