SINGER 414 - Manual (Page 40)

THE FOOT HEMMER
The narrow hemmer
forms and stitches a per­
fectly turned hem without
basting or pressing. It is
attached to the machine
in place of the regular
presser foot.
APPLICATIONS
Fine hems Hemming with lace
Edging ruffles Lace insertion
Sheer seams Lingerie finishes
• Hold thread ends in left hand and guide
raw edge in front of hemmer evenly
into scroll.
• Sew slowly, still holding thread ends
until 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 hem­
ming. The same width of fabric must be
kept in the scroll of the hemmer at all
times. A little practice will result in per­
fectly formed hems.
Procedure —
• Attach foot hemmer to presser bar in
place of regular presser foot.
• At very edge of fabric form a double
Vs" fold. Crease this fold for about
2
".
• Draw bobbin and needle threads under
hemmer.
• Place fabric under foot and stitch
through creased fold for several stit-
ches.
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