Hemstitching, Slant overedge hemstitching – SINGER 514 User Manual
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HEMSTITCHING
A touch of quiet elegance is added to
table and bed linens v/hen hems are
finished with slant overedge stitch. This
type of hemstitching is effective when
used on firm, plain-w^eave fabrics such as
lawn or organdie, or fabrics from which
threads can be drawn readily, such as
linen.
Slant Overedge Hemstitching
Pattern Selector:
fhxhStitch Dial; Rod bar I
Stitch Width;
Needle Position:
1
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Stitch Length: Red bar
Pressure: Light
Tension: To suit fabric
General Purpose or Special Purpose
Pressor Foot
General Purpose Needle Plato
Speed: Moderate
Procedure:
1, Insert a size 16 needle and thread the
machine with a fine cotton, silk, or
synthetic thread,
2, Turn edge of fabric over twice to make
hem of desired width. Fold and press
on lengthwise or crosswise thread of
fabric. Baste in place.
Draw Out Threads
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