SINGER 15-91 - Manual (Page 41)

When using this seam, the garment must first be
fitted and the edge of the material tximmed, allow­
ing for about one-eighth inch seam. The two edges
are placed together and inserted in the Hemmer in
the same manner as a single hem. If the material is
bulky, the edge of the upper piece of material may
be placed about one-eighth inch in from the edge of
the lower piece. See Fig. 35.
The free edge of a hemmed seam may be stitched
fiat to the garment if desired. First open the work
out flat, then place the hem in the scroll of the
Hemmer, which acts as a guide, holding the edge
of the hem in position while it is being stitched.
If the seam is stitched fiat to the garment one row
of stitching is visible on the right side.
The hemmed seam may be used on muslin, lawn,
percale, organdie or other fine materials where a
narrow seam is desirable.
Hemming and Sewing on Lace in One Operation
Start the hem in the regular way and with the
needle holding the hem in position, raise the presser
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ig
. 36. H
emming and
S
ewing on
L
ace
bar sufficiently to allow the edge of the lace to be
slipped in under the Foot Hemmer, at the same time
bringing it up through the slot at the right of the
Hemmer. See Fig. 36. Lower the bar, turn the