Hem-Stitching; “Ladder” Hem-Stitching; Hem-Stitching Turned-In Hem Edges - Pfaff Creative 1473 Instruction Book

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Hem-sti tching
As the illustrations show, hem-stitching can be
used in different ways, both as an edge reinforce
ment and as a fancy effect on table linen or cloth
ing articles.
"Ladder" hem-stitching
'11 fl
prog
-
165
E
—3+
2A
Stitch width 2 mm
Thread:
embroidering/darning thread
Needle:
normal needle, size 80
In the same way as in hand hem-stitching, threads
are drawn out of the fabric at the required width.
Stitch the fabric edges with the program descri
bed above
The needle must penetrate very closely to the
edge where the threads were drawn. When
sewing the second seam, ensure that the cross
threads are always tied off parallel (Fig. 1).
Hem-stitching turned-in hem edges
prog
-- -
165 -3+
-
2A
Stitch width
2 mm
Thread:
embroidering/darning thread
To hem-stitch a turned-in hem edge (Fig 4), first
draw the number of fabric threads for the requi
red hem-stitch width. Place the hem breakline
against the edge where the threads are drawn
and tack it in place. Now secure the hem using the
above-mentioned program.
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