SINGER 216G User Manual
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attaching of lace ,or insertion by means of a corded
seam. For this work use foot for curved cording and
appliqué work (No. 2, Fig. 4).
Shell Seams (Fig. 48)
When shell seaming, which is only applicable to very
light material such as georgette, chiffon, tricot, etc.,
it
is
necessary
to
use
comparatively
tighter
upper
and
lower
thread
tensions
as
well
as
a
stronger
thread
than
when
working
with
other
materials.
Embroidery cotton No. 30 as well as sewing silk are
especially recommended for this work. In place of the
presser foot attach the shell hemmer No. 1, Fig. 4. Set
the width of bight at 4 mm. (^/
32
”), and the length of
stitch between 3 and
4 mm. (Vs to
V'32"),
but by way of varia
tion
the
stitch
may
be shorter. The best
effect is obtained if
the
material
to
be
hemmed
is
cut
on
the
bias,
as
when
making flounces.
Fig. 48
Roll Seam (Fig. 49)
For roll seams use roll seamer No. 3, Fig. 4. Very
fine thread or embroidery silk are to be used. The
tensions should be the same as for ordinary sewing.
The width of bight should be just enough to allow the
seam to be cut close to its inner edge. The needle
position lever B, Fig. 26, should be regulated. The
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