Singer CLASS 99 instruction manual Foot Hemmer, Applications, Hemming

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Class 99 & 99K

THE FOOT HEMMER

The foot hemmer forms and stitches a perfectly turned hem without basting or pressing. It is attached to the machine in place of the presser foot.

Applications

Fine hems

Edging ruffles

Sheer seams

Hemming with Lace

Lace insertion

Lingerie finishes

Hemming

The Foot Hemmer

●Form a double 1/8" fold at the very edge of the fabric.

●Crease this fold for about 2".

●Draw the needle and bobbin threads under the hemmer.

●Place the creased hem edge under the foot and take several stitches through the fold.

●Grasp the thread ends and the single fold in front of the hemmer and lift the single fold into the hemmer scroll.

Soft fabrics will enter the scroll best with the foot down, firm crisp fabrics with the foot raised.

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Contents Class 99 & 99K Sewing Machines Table of Contents Instructions for Operating the Machine Sewing SuggestionsElectrical Information LightTo Remove Bulb To Insert New BulbIf the Machine is Electrically Operated If the Machine is Hand Operated To Operate the Hand MachineIf the Machine is Treadle Operated Belt ShifterProtection Against Rust Damage To Oil the Machine and Stand Class 99 & 99K Needles and Thread To Set the Needle Upper Threading To Remove the Bobbin To Wind the Bobbin Class 99 & 99K Class 99 & 99K To Replace the BobbinTo Prepare for Sewing To Start Sewing To Start SewingTo Turn a Corner BastingTo Sew Bias Seams To Remove the WorkTo Regulate Length of Stitch To Reverse the Direction of FeedTo Regulate Pressure on Presser Foot Thread TensionTo Regulate Needle Thread Tension To Regulate Needle Thread TensionBobbin Thread Tension Table of Contents Previous Page Next To Regulate Bobbin Thread TensionTo Adjust the Bobbin Thread Tension To Adjust the Needle Thread TensionTo Adjust the Tension on the Thread Take-up Spring To Clean the Stitch Forming Mechanism To Remove the Bobbin CaseRaising the Bobbin Case Latch To Replace Bobbin Case Removing the Bobbin CaseBreaking of Needles Might be Caused by To Replace Slide PlateSewing Suggestions Skipping of Stitches Might be Caused by Breaking of Needle Thread Might be Caused byBreaking of Bobbin Thread Might be Caused by Class 99 & 99K Hemming Foot HemmerApplications Hemmed Seams Hemming with Lace Lace Applied over HemBinder Inserting the BindingAdjustment and Operation Binder Outside Curves Binding Curved EdgesInside Curves Gathering Foot ShirringAdjusting Points RufflerGathering Forming and Attaching a Ruffle in One Operation Pleating Group PleatingSeam Guide Zipper Foot Skirt Zipper Corded Welting Corded Seams Blind Stitcher Fashion AidsButtonholer Bias Gauge EDGE-STITCHER Joining Lace and InsertionFrench Seams TuckingQuilter Wide Hemming Adjustable HemmerTo make hems from 3/16 to 15/16 inch wide Tucker Darning or Embroidering Darning or Embroidering Needles