Bridging (Fagoting); Hemstitches - ELNA 6200 Instruction Manual

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Bridging (Fagoting)

Two folded edges are joined together by threads over
an open area. Use linen, cotton or blend of linen/cotton.
Thread machine, needle and bobbin with fine
embroidery thread (50 weight or finer).
Use spray starch to stabilize fabric.
Fold and press under seam allowance to wrong side of
fabric. Baste folded edges of fabric on top of thin paper
or water-soluble stabilizer q. Center stitching over the
paper/fabric. Lower the presser foot. Sew, catching the
folded edges of fabric.
Remove paper or wash away stabilizer and basting
stitches.
NOTE: An Elna EXCLUSIVE optional accessory is the
fagoting plate. It is a guide for the two folded fabric
edges and eliminates the need for paper stabilizer and
basting fabric to paper.

Hemstitches

Hemstitching, also known as French hand sewing, was
traditionally only a hand sewn art. Best results require
the use of linen, cotton or a blend of linen/cotton.
Thread machine, needle and bobbin with a fine cotton
embroidery thread (50 weight or finer). Insert a universal
needle size #100, #110 or a wing needle (see cautions
below). Use spray starch and press to stabilize fabric.
CAUTION: A wing needle is wider than a regular needle.
Hand turn the flywheel a few times to ensure needle
does not touch needle plate. If needle touches needle
plate, narrow the stitch width.
CAUTION: Built-in needle threader does not function if a
wing needle is inserted.
Select either 18 (Point de Paris or Pinstitch) or 19
(Daisy).
Draw design lines with a washable fabric marker. Sew
slowly over design lines.
Troubleshooting Tip: Adjust fine adjustment screw until
needle precisely penetrates each repeat hole. See
page 7.
Remove wing needle after sewing is complete.