SINGER W1776 - Manual (Page 27)

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LACE TRIMMED HEM
To sew a narrow hem and attach lace in one stitching, insert
bee in the sbt next to needle (Fig. 48) sew hem as above, guiding
bee under needle and hem into scroll. Rickrack may be used in
the same way.
LACE EDGE WITH INVISIBLE STITCHING
Hold bee 14 inch from raw edge on right hand side of fabric.
Insert both in scroll os for pbin narrow hem (Fig. 49) let hem
roll over and sew in bee. When the stitching is completed the
hem is pressed on the wrong side.
FRENCH SEAM
Pbee material with right sides facing each other and the top
piece of material 3^ inch from right hand edge of lower piece. In­
sert in hemmer scroll allowing hem to roll over and sew in top fab­
ric making French seam. For cording effect, use zigzag stitch
wide enough to catch both edges of the narrow rolled hem and sew
________________________________________ with satin stitch. This can be
used for covering chairs and so
forth. (Fig 50)
HEMMING ACROSS
A SEAM
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Fig. 51
To hem across a seam, cut
the seam fobs at an angle so pig. 50
they will lead into the hemmer
gradually. Press seam open. Stitch across the seam at the
extreme edge to hob it together and for added firmness. It
may be necessary to pull the material slightly when hemming
over the seam. (Fig. 51)