SINGER 401 - Manual (Page 34)

Curved seams require additional treatment in
handling. A shorter stitch will provide greater
elasticity and strength. Set the attachment at an
angle so that the end closest to the needle acts
as a guide.
A simple and practical way to accent the lines
of a garment and at the same time give additional
firmness.
Either single or multiple rows of stitching can
be expertly placed along lapels and facing edges,
around collars and pockets and as a hem finish.
A subtle effect may be achieved by using straight
stitching, or a decorative touch may be added by
using any of the attractive stitch patterns accom­
plished with this machine.
TOP STITCHING
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BLIND STITCHED HEMS
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Selector: B O
Red Lever: 2-5
Stitch length: 10-20
Presser foot: General purpose
Throat plate: General purpose
Seam guide
Blind stitching provides a durable hem finish
that is almost invisible, and comparable to hand
sewing. It is equally suited to straight as well as
circular hems. Taped, bound, turned or unfinished hem edges can all be blind stitched with equal ease.
Mark, turn and press the hem in the usual way. Place a basting guide line approximately V-i" from top
hem edge.
Set Selector at BO. This setting produces four straight stitches, separated by a single sideward stitch
to the left.
Red Lever setting for width of stitch is determined by the weight and texture of the fabric used.
Place the hem edge over the feed of the machine, turn back the bulk of the fabric to the line of
basting, creating a soft fold.
Position the work so that the straight stitches are
made on the hem edge and the sideward stitches
pierce the fold.
The stitch length will regulate the distance bet­
ween the blind stitches (10 to 20 stitches per inch).
Adjust the seam guide over the right toe of the
foot until it rests next to the soft fold. While
stitching, feed the fold against the flat of the guide.
A test sample in self fabric should be made to
determine correct settings.
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