DESCRIPTION
Hemstitch Machine 72wl9 is known as of straight-away feed
construction and has piercers and double needle actuating
device.
The stitch is known as the overedge hemstitch, having each
side of the opening overseamed.
The
piercer divides the cross
threads
and
the
stitches
collect
and
hold
them
in
the
form
of
bars
or spokes, leaving
the
clear openings in hemstitch
work
for which
this
machine
is
famous.
Machine
72wl9
is fitted for straight-away two needle hem
stitch work, having ^ inch openings.
It
has an independent
piercer driving mechanism, and a detachable auxiliary piercer,
the function of which is to perforate closely woven, stiff or heavy
material in advance of the needles, which work more freely and
with less spring in such material than when the auxiliary is not
used. While the auxiliary piercer is often used in the production
of "imitation drawn work," it is not required for material previ
ously drawn. For ornamental stitching on Shirt Waists, Neckties,
Underwear,
etc.