Manual

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HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES
Narrow Hemmer : With needle at its highest position replace regular
presser foot with narrow hemmer 'Fig. 58) being sure to tighten it securely
in place. Set decorative stitch dial at manual positio.i, needle positioning
lever center, zigzag stitch width control at off for straight stitched hem or
at number 3 for zigzag stitched hem. Set stitch length control to suit.
For a plain narrow hem make a 1 8 inch double
fold for about two inches along edge of fabric. Hold
each end of the two inch fold, slip underneath
hemmer. Bring fold up into the scroll of hemmer,
draw fabric forward to end and fasten with point of
needle. Lower presser bar lifter. Gently pull end of
thread as you start stitching (Fig. 59 for straight
stitched hem - Fig. 60 for zigzag stitched hem. )
Guide material slightly to left and it will auto
matically take a double turn through scroll.
The narrow hem provides an excellent finish for
edges of ruffles or any other dainty work.
Fig. 59
Fig. 60