SINGER W1665 - Manual (Page 27)

LACE TRIMMED HEM
To sew a narrow hem and attach lace in one stitching,
insert lace in the slot next to needle (Fig. 53) sew hem as
above guiding lace under needle and hem into scroll.
Rick-rack may be used in the same way.
LACE EDGE WITH INVISIBLE STITCHING
Hold lace 1, 8 inch from raw edge on right hand side
of fabric insert both in scroll as for plain narrow hem (Fig.
54 ) let hem roll over and sew in lace. When the stitching
is completed the hem is pressed to the wrong side.
FRENCH SEAM
Place material with right sides facing each other and
the top piece of material 1 8 inch from right hand edge of
lower piece. Insert in hemmer scroll allowing hem to roll
over and sew in top fabric making French seam. For cord­
ing effect, use zigzag stitch
wide enough to catch both
\ edges of the narrow rolled
\ hem and sew with satin
stitch. This can be used for
covering chairs and so forth.
Fig. 55
HEMMING ACROSS
A SEAM
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Fig. 55
To hem across a seam, cut the seam folds at an angle so
they will lead into the hemmer gradually. Press seam open.
Stitch across the seam at the extreme edge to hold it together
and for added firmness. It may be necessary to pull the ma­
terial slightly when hemming over the seam. (Fig. 36)