My hemstitcher collection
#12
I'm looking forward to getting the big machine up and running. It's been fully cleaned and serviced, just waiting for the table so I can get to playing with it.
There are two types of attachments, the simpler ones do a mock hemstitch. You sew two fabrics together like a regular seam, and feed so one goes under the attachment and the other goes over, so they are sewn with a space in between.
Then you fold the seam and pull apart exposing the stitching, and tack down each side. True hemstitching pokes a hole into the fabric (pushes the threads apart) and then tacks the hole open on each side.
There are two types of attachments, the simpler ones do a mock hemstitch. You sew two fabrics together like a regular seam, and feed so one goes under the attachment and the other goes over, so they are sewn with a space in between.
Then you fold the seam and pull apart exposing the stitching, and tack down each side. True hemstitching pokes a hole into the fabric (pushes the threads apart) and then tacks the hole open on each side.
#13
Fascinating collection. I have one of the large ones and always assumed it was a ruffler.
It's pretty amazing what attachments can do when affixed to a 'simple' straight-stitch machine. Thank you for posting all these pictures and explaining them.
It's pretty amazing what attachments can do when affixed to a 'simple' straight-stitch machine. Thank you for posting all these pictures and explaining them.
#14
Here us one of the mock hemstitching attachments - they all work about the same. you can also use a rug making attachment to get similar results - and some you can get a much wider opening. I have a few of those, but forgot about them . . .
The bottom fabric feeds underneath the attachment
And the top feeds above - you want to make sure you've got some "extra" on the ends to get it started.
Then you sew like normal.
Then fold the seam open and press
I held it up to the window to show the gap better.
And stitch down the edges - however you would like them done. I did one right on the edge, and one about 1/8" away. This picture shows it enlarged.
The bottom fabric feeds underneath the attachment
And the top feeds above - you want to make sure you've got some "extra" on the ends to get it started.
Then you sew like normal.
Then fold the seam open and press
I held it up to the window to show the gap better.
And stitch down the edges - however you would like them done. I did one right on the edge, and one about 1/8" away. This picture shows it enlarged.
#16
Oooh I just looked up hemstitching on Google images. That's beautiful! I thought it was about hems for pants and dresses and it's not. It's about a beautiful decorative edge for napkins and tablecloths and such.
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Thank you Macybaby! I was think pants leg hem too, not the decorative treatment like that. I know there was one sewing show (Martha something) on PBS where she would show various antique dresses with that sort of treatment.
Neat stuff.
Rodney
Neat stuff.
Rodney
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I never cease to be amazed at your knowledge about all of your machines and your attachments! I don't think I could ever catch up with you on that score! Your input and knowledge are very beneficial to all of us! Thank you for sharing!
Jeanette
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