Whip And Roll Hem; Hemstitches - ELNA XQUISIT 2 Manual

Whip and Roll Hem

This technique produces a beautiful edge on ruffles
and hems. Whip and roll is commonly used in
heirloom sewing.
Decrease stitch width to 3.6 and stitch length to 0.8.
The fabric edge must be clean cut with no threads
unraveling. Lay the fabric edge in the center of the
foot. The zigzag will catch the edge on the left and
clear the raw edge on the right rolling the fabric.

Hemstitches

On-screen manual – see stitches 2/04, 2/05, 2/06,
2/07, 2/08, 2/09, 2/10
Hemstitching, also known as French hand sewing,
was traditionally only a hand sewn art. There are
several stitches to choose from that will add an "old
world charm". Best results require the use of linen,
cotton or a blend of linen/cotton.
1. Thread machine, needle and bobbin with a fine
cotton embroidery thread (50 weight or finer).
Use spray starch and press to stabilize fabric.
Draw design lines with a washable fabric
marker.
2. Insert a universal needle size 100/16, 110/18 or a
wing needle.
A wing needle is wider than a regular needle.
Turn the handwheel a few times to ensure
needle does not touch needle plate. If needle
touches needle plate, narrow the stitch width.
Sew over the design line.
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