SINGER 401 - Manual (Page 38)

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THE FOOT HEMMER
Fine hems
Edging ruffles
Sheer seams
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The narrow hemmer
forms and stitches a per­
fectly turned hem with­
out
basting or pressing.
It is attached to the ma­
chine in place of the
regular presser foot.
APPLICATIONS
Hemming with lace
Lace insertion
Lingerie finishes
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under the hemmer. Place the fabric under the foot
and stitch through the creased fold for several
stitches. Hold the thread ends in the left hand and
guide the raw edge in front of the hemmer evenly
into the scroll. Sew slowly, still holding thread
ends until the hem is well started.
Soft fabrics will enter the scroll best with the foot
down; firm, crisp materials with the foot raised.
Even feeding is essential to good hemming. The
same width of fabric must be kept in the scroll
of the hemmer at all times. A little practice will
result in perfectly formed hems.
Selector: AK
Red Lever: 3
Throat plate: General purpose
Foot Hemmer
HEMMING
Set Selector and Red Lever. At the very edge of
the fabric form a double Vs" fold. Crease this fold
for about 2". Draw the bobbin and needle threads
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HEMMING WITH LACE
Selector: BL
Red Lever: 3
Throat plate: General purpose
Foot Hemmer
Most of the popular kinds of lace edging and
insertion can be applied with the Foot Hemmer.
It is an excellent way to trim children's clothes
and to finish lingerie hems.
Lace Applied Over Hem. Fold and start the hem
in the usual way. Starting about 1" down from the
end of the lace, place the selvage under the needle
and lower needle to hold lace firmly. Raise the foot
slightly and slip the lace under the back portion
of the foot, without disturbing the position of the
fabric. Stitch slowly, guiding the fabric with the
right hand, the lace with the left. Take care not to
stretch the lace.
Lace Applied Under Hem. When using lace un­
derneath the fold of a hem, the procedure is the ^
same as when making a hemmed seam. Slip the
lace in from the left as you would the second piece
of fabric. This method is used where a neat finish
is desired on both sides of the material.
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