SINGER W510 - Manual (Page 40)

HEMSTITCHING
By using a very large needle and a fine
thread an openwork effect can be attained
which is beautiful for sewing the hems
into tablecloths, napkins, placemats,
handkerchiefs, etc. Use a large needle,
size 18 or 20 , and a fine cotton thread.
Tighten the upper tension slightly, until
the stitch looks better on the underside
than on top. (You will be sewing with
your fabric face side down.;
Turn up 1 inch then turn up 1 inch again
to form a hem of a double thickness of
fabric. The bulk in corners can be elimi­
nated by trimming away the excess, as
shown, (Fig. 112) after having folded the
fabric on all sides. Stitch from the wrong
side, so that the straight stitch forms on
the single layer and the zigzag bites on the
double layer. (Fig. 1 1 3 ) Stitch all the
way to the edge of the fabric along all
sides. (Fig. 114)
TOPSTITCHING
The overlock stitch can be used to top-
stitch non-raveling fabrics such as felt or
leather into place for appliques or
pockets.
Stitch so that the straight part of the
stitch is formed over the edge of the
leather, and only the zigzag part holds it
in place. (Fig. 115)
112
Pattern;
Width: 3-5
Feed Dog; Up
Pressure: Normal
Foot: All Purpose
Needle Position: M
113
Width; 3-5
Feed Dog; Up
Pressure; Normal
Foot: All Purpose
Needle Position: M, L or R
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