Manual
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THE SET OF HEMMERS
Before attaching any of the hemmers. Be sure
bobbin thread is pulled up. Then, with hemmer m
place, hold top thread loosely and turn handwheel one
full turn toward you, making a loop under hemmer.
Grasp bobbin thread with both hands and slip
horizontally under hemmer toward back. Bobbin
thread will catch loop and carry upper thread to back
of hemmer.
Fold material to suit for two inches along edge,
hold at each end of fold. Slip fold into guide and
up over spoon (Fig. 88). Fold hem in material back of hemmer
and fasten with point of needle. Pull on threads gently as you start stitching.
Draw forward to end of hem
HEMMER SET
You can make a hem 1/4^ 3/8^ 5/8'' or 7/8" in width, depending upon
which hemmer you use. For a few of the many uses see Fig. 89, 90, 91, 92,
93 and 94.










