SINGER 185K User Manual
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THE FOOT HEMMER
Fine hems
Edging ruffles
Sheer seams
The
foot
hemmer
forms and stitches a per
fectly turned hem with
out basting or pressing.
It is attached to the ma
chine in place of the
presser foot.
Applications
Hemming with lace
Lace insertion
Lingerie finishes
Hemming
• Form a double
y%'
fold at the very edge of
the fabric.
• Crease this fold for about 2".
• Draw the needle and bobbin threads under
the hemmer.
Place the creased hem edge under the foot
and take several stitches through the fold.
Grasp the thread ends and the single fold in
front of the hemmer and lift the single
fold into the hemmer scroll.
Soft fabrics will enter the scroll best with
the foot down, firm crisp fabrics with the foot
raised.