The foot hemmer – SINGER 301 User Manual
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T H E F O O T H E M M E R
The foot hemmer may be used for hemming
edge of material, making hemmed and felled
seams and for hemming and sewing on lace in
one operation.
To Attach Foot Hemmer
Raise needle to its highest point, remove
presser foot and attach foot hemmer to presser
bar in place of presser foot.
Fig. 35. Foot Hemmer
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Pull up bobbin thread as instructed on page
16.
1. Fold edge of material twice, about 1/8 inch
each time, for a distance of about two inches.
Crease folds.
2. Lay about three inches of needle and bob
bin threads back under hemmer. Place creased
edge of material under hemmer with end of
hem directly under needle. Lower hemmer and
tack end of hem with two machine stitches.
3. Raise hemmer. Pull threads and hem
slightly from you with left hand, then while
holding threads, draw material toward you
with right hand into scroll of hemmer until
tacked end is caught in hemmer, as shown in
Fig. 36.
4. Lower hemmer and commence to sew,
slightly pulling threads back while sewing.
Keep mouth of hemmer full to produce a
smooth, even hem, as shown in Fig. 37.
Fig. 36. Starting Hem at Very End of Material
Fig. 37. Hemming Edge of Material and
Pulling Back Threads While Sewing