The narrow hemmer, Applications, Hemming – SINGER 431 User Manual
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THE NARROW HEMMER
Fine hems
Edging ruffles
Hemmed seams
The narrow hemmer forms
and stitches a perfectly turn
ed hem without basting or
pressing.
It
is
attached
to
the machine in place of the
regular presser foot.
APPLICATIONS
Hemming with lace
Lingerie finishes
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the fabric under the foot and stitch the creased fold
for several stitches. Hold the thread ends in the left
hand and guide the raw edge in front of the hem
mer evenly into the scroll. Sew slowly, still holding
thread ends until the hem is well started.
Soft fabrics will enter the scroll best with the foot
down; firm, crisp materials with the foot raised.
Even feeding is essential to good hemming. The
same width of fabric must be kept in the scroll of
the hemmer at all times. A little practice will result
in perfectly formed hems.
Straight stitch setting: AK 3
Throat plate: Straight stitch
Narrow hemmer
HEMMING
Crease a double Vs" fold for about 2 inches along
the edge of the fabric to be hemmed. Draw the
bobbin and needle threads under the hemmer. Place
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