Singer 645 - Lace Applications and French Seams; Hemming Across Seams

LACE
TRIMMED
HEM
To
sew
a
narrow
hem
and
attach
lace
in
one
stitching,
insert
lace in
the
slot
next
to
needle.Sew
hem
as
shown,
guiding
lace
under
needle
and
hem
into
scroll.
Rickrack
stretch
may
be
used
in
the
same
way.
LACE
EDGE
WITH
INVISI
BLE
STITCHING
Hold
lace
1/8
inch
from
raw
edge
on right
hand
side
of
fabric.
Insert
both
in
scroll,
as
for plain
narrow
hem,
let hem
roll over
and
sew
in
lace.
When
the
stitching
is
compIet
ed
the
hem
is
pressed
on
the
wrong
side.
FRENCH
SEAM
Place
material
with
right
sides
facing
each
other
and the
top
piece
of
material
1/8
inch
from
right
hand
edge
of
lower
piece.
Insert
in
hemmer
scroll
allowing
hem to
roll
over
and sew
in
top
fabric
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.
HEMMING
ACROSS
A
SEAM
To hem
across
a seam,
cut
the
seam
folds
at
an angle
so they
will
lead
into
the
hemmer
gradually.
Press
seam
open.
Stitch
across
the
seam
at
the extreme
edge
to
hold
it
together
and for
added
firmness,
It
may
be
necessary
to pull
the
material
slightly
when
hemming
over
the seam.
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