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Sewing
Rolled hem with hemmer No. 7 – 1
Use the rolled hemmer to fi nish the edges of blouses, scarves, or
ruffl es without having to iron the edges beforehand. Hemming
prevents the edges from fraying and produces a neat and
durable edge fi nish.
• Double-fold the fabric edge (about 1/8 inch / 2 mm per
fold).
• Place the folded fabric edge under the hemmer and sew a
few stitches to secure.
• Turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is at its
lowest point. Raise the presser foot and slide the fabric into
the scroll of the hemmer.
• Lower the presser foot and while sewing, guide the fabric
edge evenly into the hemmer. When roll-hemming, make
sure the raw edge of the fabric butts against the left edge
of the hemmer opening. Ensure the fabric does not run
underneath the right side of the presser foot.
Shell edging – 5
Shell edging is a very effective fi nish for thin, soft fabrics such
as silk and rayon fabrics. It is frequently used as a hem fi nish on
lingerie.
• Select blind stitch No. 5 and mirror it with the “Pattern
mirror” button
.
• Tighten the needle thread tension to create a deeper shell
tuck.
• Finish the raw edge and press the seam allowance to the
left.
• While sewing, make sure the fabric runs under the presser
foot at half of the foot width, and the blind hem swings over
the folded edge.
Tip: Add a colored pearl cotton thread on the folded edge as you sew
the shell tuck. This creates a pretty contrast and strengthens the hem.
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