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Roll Hemmer
Braiding
The roll hemmer, characterized by two red linea on its shank, is similar in shape to the
ordinary hemmer but is provided with an elongated stitch hole so that zigzag seams
can be sewn. The roll hemmer is operated in the same manner as the ordinary hemmer.
The zigzag control knob 12 (Fig. 2) is set at approx. 3-4. Roll hems are used parti¬
cularly for edging fine material.
Fix. *s
Shell Roll Hem
For shell roll hems, use the roll hemmer (2 red
lines).
The
material
with
knitted
fabric
is
inserted in the spiral guide tongue as for roll
hemming. The zigzag stitch bridges the entire
seam. Tight top thread tension and large stitch
length produce the shell-type effect. This shell
roll hem is used mainly for edging knitted
goods.
Insert a soft cord in the guide hole of the zigzag embroidering foot, which is marked
by one red line on Us shank, and stitch or embroider over with zigzag stitches. Use
mercerized thread 6U/2 or 60/2. A variety of effects can be obtained with this type of
stitch.Colour thread,coloured cord, a number of adjacent seams etc. willenhance the effect.
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