Narrow
hem
A technique used to finish the outside edges of light to
medium weight fabrics. Avoid using fabrics that unravel
easily.
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Machine setting
Number of threads:
3
Number of needles:
1
(Remove the needle on the left.)
Differential feed ratio:
1.0
Stitch length:
R
Right needle thread tension (Blue):
4
Upper looper thread tension (Red):
3
Lower looper thread tension (Green):
2 to 4
Lower looper pre-tension setting slider:
STD
Needle plate setting knob:
R
Thread:
Needle:
Upper looper:
Lowerlooper:
Synthetic thread
No.80-100
Woolly nylon thread
or synthetic thread
No.80-100
Woolly nylon thread
or synthetic thread
No.80-100
Method
(_ Wrong side of fabric
Lower looper thread
Right side of fabric
Needle thread
(_ Upper looper thread
Serge edge of fabric (one layer).
Pull the fabric lightly to the back while serging.
This edging is effective for soft knits.
Experiment with various threads, yarns and ribbons to
create a decorative effect.
For lettuce leaf edging, stretch the fabric in front of the
needle while serging or use the differential feed (set the
ratio between 0.5 and 1.0).
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