SINGER 221-1 Featherweight - Manual (Page 14)

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Hemming With Lace
Lace edgings can be applied with the
Foot Hemmer to trim lingerie hems, chil­
dren’s clothes, etc.
Lace Applied Over Hem
• Fold and start hem in usual way.
• Starting about 1 inch down from end of
lace, place selvage under the needle,
then lower the needle to hold lace
firmly.
• Raise hemmer foot slightly and slip lace
under back part of foot.
• Stitch slowly, guiding fabric with right
hand and lace with left hand. Take care
not to stretch the lace.
Lace Applied Under Hem
When using lace underneath the fold of
a hem, the procedure is the same as when
making a hemmed seam (page 2 5). Slip
the lace in from the left as you would the
second piece of fabric.
This method is used where a neat finish
is desired on both sides of the material.
FOOT HEMMER (Cont’d)
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THE SEAM GUIDE
The seam guide is
adjustable for spac­
ing stitching at any
distance between
Vt" and IH" from a
fabric edge.
Applications
Seams Stay stitching
Top stitching—single and multiple rows •
• Attach the guide to the machine with the
thumb screw in either of the threaded
holes at the right of the needle.
• Adjust for width desired.
• For straight edges, align guide with the
presser foot.
• For curved edges, set the guide at an
angle so that the end closest to the
needle acts as a guide.
• For pinned seams, place the pins with
the points toward the seam edge so that
they nip into the fabric at the stitching
line. The hinged foot will then ride
freely over the points.