Adjusting the edge-stitcher, Sewing lace together with the edge-stitcher – SINGER 404K User Manual
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THE EDGE-STITCHER
A COMBINED EDGE-STITCHING, LACE-JOINING
AND PIPING ATTACHMENT.
This
useful
attachment
is
fastened
to
the
machine in place of the presser foot, and is an
indispensable
aid
whenever
stitching
must
be
kept
accurately
on
the
extreme
edge
of
the
material. The slots numbered 1 to 5 in Fig. 123
serve as guides for sewing together laces, insertions
and
embroideries,
sewing
in
position
hemmed
or
folded
edges,
piping
or
sewing
flat
braid
to
a
garment.
F
i g
.
123.
Adjusting the Edge-Stitcher.
After attaching the
edge-stitcher to the machine, turn the hand wheel
slowly by hand to see that the needle goes through the centre of the needle
hole. The distance of the line of stitching from the edge of the material in
the slots can be regulated by pushing the lug (A) to the right or left. If it
moves hard, put a drop of oil under the blue spring, then wipe it dry.
Sewing
Lace
Together with the Edge-Stitcher.
It is difficult to sew two lace edges together even after basting, but the
edge-stitcher makes it possible to stitch on the very edge. Place one edge
in slot 1 and the other in slot 4, and adjust lug (A) until both edges are caught
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