SINGER W1266 - Manual (Page 39)

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THE SET OF HEMMERS
Before attaching any of the hemmers. Be sure
bobbin thread is pulled up. Then, with hemmer in
place, hold top thread loosely and turn handwheel one
full turn toward you, making a loop under hemmer.
Grasp bobbin thread with both hands and slip
horizontally under hemmer toward back. Bobbin
thread will catch loop and carry upper thread to back
of hemmer.
Fold material to suit for two inches along edge,
hold at each end of fold. Slip fold into guide and
up over spoon fFig. 71). Fold hem in material back of hemmer.
and fasten with point of needle. Pull on threads gently as you start stitching.
Fig.. 71
Draw forward to end of hem
H E M M E R S E T
You can make a hem 1/4", 3/3", 5/8" or 7/8" in width, depending upon
which hemmer you use. For a few of the manv uses see Fig. 72, 73, 74 , 75 ,
76 and 77.