SINGER W951 - 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. 56) 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. 57) 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. Insm in
hemmer scroll allowing hem to roll over and sew in top fabric making
French seam. For cording effect, use zigzag stitch wide enough to
catch both edges of the narrow
rolleJ hem and sew with satin
stitch. This can be used for cover­
ing chairs and s o forth (Fig. 58).
HEMMING ACROSS
A SEAM
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Fig. 57
Fig. 58
Fig. 59
To hem across a seam, cut the sram folds at an angle so they will lead into
the hemmer gradually. Press seam open. Stitch across the sram at the extreme
edge to hold it together and for added firmnes. It may be necessary to pull the
material slightly when hemming ova- the sram (Fig. 59).
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