SINGER 401 User Manual

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THE FOOT HEMMER

Fine hems
Edging ruffles
Sheer seams

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The

narrow

hemmer

forms and stitches a per­
fectly turned hem with­
out

basting or pressing.

It is attached to the ma­

chine

in

place

of

the

regular presser foot.

APPLICATIONS

Hemming with lace

Lace insertion

Lingerie finishes

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under the hemmer. Place the fabric under the foot

and stitch through the creased fold for several
stitches. Hold the thread ends in the left hand and
guide the raw edge in front of the hemmer evenly
into the scroll. Sew slowly, still holding thread
ends until the hem is well started.

Soft fabrics will enter the scroll best with the foot

down; firm, crisp materials with the foot raised.

Even feeding is essential to good hemming. The

same width of fabric must be kept in the scroll
of the hemmer at all times. A little practice will
result in perfectly formed hems.

Selector: AK

Red Lever: 3

Throat plate: General purpose

Foot Hemmer

HEMMING

Set Selector and Red Lever. At the very edge of

the fabric form a double Vs" fold. Crease this fold
for about 2". Draw the bobbin and needle threads

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HEMMING WITH LACE

Selector: BL

Red Lever: 3
Throat plate: General purpose

Foot Hemmer

Most of the popular kinds of lace edging and

insertion can be applied with the Foot Hemmer.

It is an excellent way to trim children's clothes

and to finish lingerie hems.

Lace Applied Over Hem. Fold and start the hem

in the usual way. Starting about 1" down from the

end of the lace, place the selvage under the needle

and lower needle to hold lace firmly. Raise the foot

slightly and slip the lace under the back portion

of the foot, without disturbing the position of the

fabric. Stitch slowly, guiding the fabric with the

right hand, the lace with the left. Take care not to

stretch the lace.

Lace Applied Under Hem. When using lace un­

derneath the fold of a hem, the procedure is the ^

same as when making a hemmed seam. 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.

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