White 870 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
23
NARROW
HEMMER
With
needle
at
its
highest
position
replace
regular
presser
foot
with
narrow
hemming
foot
(Fig.39)
tightening
it
securely
in
place.
Set
zigzag
width
lever
at
0
for
a
straight
sewn
hem
or
at
number
3
for
a
zigzag
sewn
hem.
Set
stitch
length
control
to
suit.
For
a
plain
narrow
hem
make
a
1/8
inch
double
fold
for
about
two
inches
along
the
edge
of
fabric.
Hold
each
end
of
the
two
inch
fold,
slip
under
hemmer.
Bring
fold
up
into
the
scroll
of
hemmer,
draw
fabric
forward
to
end
of
scroll
and
fasten
with
point
of
needle.
Lower
presser
bar
lever.
Gently
pull
end
of
thread
as
you
start
stitching,
(Fig.39
for
straight
sewn
hem.
Fig.40
for
zigzag
sewn
hem.)
Guide
the
material
slightly
to
the
left
and
it
will
take
a
double
turn
through
scroll.
The
narrow
hem
provides
an
excellent
finish
for
the
edge
of
ruffles.
Fig.
40