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Rolled Hems
Machine Setting:
Rolled hems are used to finish sheer or delicate
fabrics. For a smooth, unpuckered hem, ease
thread tension slightly and set dial A on 2 or 3, To
hem tricot fabrics, increase the tension and use the
widest zigzag stitch so the hem has a rolled shell
effect.
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Hemming
Machine Setting:
The hemmer foot is indispensable if you
want to sew a uniform hem. You can hem
with straight or zigzag stitches, depending
on the type of fabric you are using. Clip off
the corner of the fabric to facilitate inser
tion into the hemmer foot. Feed fabric so
that the raw edge is in line with the left
edge of the hemmer foot opening. If you
feed | less, the fabric will not be folded twice | * |
and | the raw edge will show. Avoid ugly |
ends by slowing down feeding. To do this, press the fabric against the needle plate on the left side of the foot before you come to the end of the hem.
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