SINGER 2001 TouchTronic - Manual (Page 77)

Paris Point Hemstitching
stitch: Paris point stitch |
Stitch width: programmed or to suit application
or fabric
Stitch length: programmed
Stitch balance: programmed or to suit application
or fabric
General purpose needle plate only
Special purpose foot only
Paris point hemstitching is most effective
when used on firm, plain weave fabrics such
as lawn or organdy, or fabrics from which
threads can be drawn readily, such as linen.
• Insert a winged needle Style 2040 and
thread the machine with a fine mercerized
cotton, silk, or synthetic sewing thread.
1. Turn edge of fabric over twice to make hem
of desired width. Fold and press on length­
wise or crosswise thread of fabric. Baste in
place.
2. Draw out 2 to 4 threads just above top edge
of hem. The number of threads drawn will
depend on the texture of the fabric and the
depth of the open work desired.
3. Place work, right side up, under presser
foot with the hem toward the left.
4. Lower the presser foot and stitch, guiding
the hem edge under the needle so that the
straight stitches are made in the drawn-
thread channel or through the single thick­
ness of fabric and the sideward stitches or
points in the hem.
Fringed Edges
• Cut fabric carefully to correct size.
• Draw a thread for depth of fringe along each
side to mark position of stitching.
• Place fabric so that the edge to be fringed is
turned to the right.
• Stitch with matching or contrasting thread
along marked lines, pivoting on the needle
at corners.
• Fray fabric threads between stitching and
fabric edges to form fringe.
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