SINGER 404K - Manual (Page 45)

How to Insert the Material in the Adjustable Hemmer,
Fold over the edge
at the end of the ma­
terial to be hemmed,
as instructed for start­
ing
a hem with the
Foot Hemmer. Place
the material in the
Hemmer under the
scale and draw it back­
wards and forwards
until the hem is formed.
You will then be
able to determine the
width and to fold over
the end of the hem for
the second turning.
Draw the material
back until the end
comes directly under
the needle.
F ig .. 92. H em m ing w ith the A djustable H em m er .
Lower the presser bar and sew, guiding sufficient material in the Hemmer
to turn the hem properly. (See Fig. 92).
If the hem is not started at the edge it will run bias and not come out
even at the other end.
It is well to practise the use of this attachment with striped material.
When you are able to match each stripe exactly you are prepared to hem a
garment properly.
Hemming Soft Material.
When hemming soft material liable to stretch, it is well to slip a piece
of paper under the Hemmer next to the feed. This will prevent the material
from stretching and assist in turning the hem.
How to Prepare a Hem on Table Linen.
Much time is spent in turning the hem of table linen to make it ready
for hand sewing. The Hemmer is very valuable for this operation. Set the
Hemmer for the desired
width of hem, take the
thread from the needle, and
run the linen through the
Hemmer.
You will find that the hem
has been evenly turned,
ready for the hand sewing
and the holes made by the
machine needle have softened
the
linen, making it quite
easy to do the hand work.
(See Fig. 93).
Table linen or other ma­
terial may be prepared for
hemstitching in this manner.
F ig . 93. P reparing a H em on T able L inen .
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