SINGER W1222 - Manual (Page 20)

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NARROW HEMMER
With the needle at its highest position, replace regular
presser foot with narrow hemmer (Fig. 31) For a plain
narrow hem, make a 1/8 inch double fold for about two
inches along edge of fabric. Hold each end of the two
inch fold, slip undereneath hemmer. Bring fold up into
the scroll of hemmer, draw forward to end and fasten with
point of needle. Lower presser bar lifter. Gently pull ends
of thread as you start stitching.
Guide material slightly to right, and it will take a
double turn through scroll.
Lace Trimmed Hem To sew a narrow hem and attach
lace in one stitching, insert lace in the slot next to needle
(Fig. 32), Sew hem as above, guiding lace under needle
and hem into scroll.
Lace Edge with Invisible Stitching Hold lace 1/8 inch
from raw edge on right side of fabric. Insert both inscroll
as for plain narrow hem (Fig. 33). Let hem roll over and
sew in lace, press lace out flat along edge with hem
turned up.
It is possible to have a little fullness in lace by feeding
it freely under scroll.
French Seam With right sides together, place top piece
of material 1/8 inch inside edge of lower piece.
Insert in hemmer scroll, allowing hem to roll over and
Fig. 31
Fig. 32