Operation Manual

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4.2
G 0 3 3-5 0/1
3.2
G 0 3 3-5 0/1
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G 0 3 – 3-5 0/1
Utility stitches and practical sewing
Hemming with the twin
needle
Use the twin needle to make beatiful
topstitch seams.
Using the twin needle you can add a
professional touch to hems on stretch
fabrics such as T-shirts, knitted articles or
cyclingshortsbothquicklyandeasily.
Twinneedlesareavailableindifferent
widths. The traditional width for
topstitchingis4mm.Topreventthe
needle from striking the needle plate, you
must make sure that you select the center
needle position
.
• Firstfoldandironthewidthoffabric
desired for the hem.
• Thentopstitchthehemfromtheright
side.
• Finally,cuttheprotrudinghemedge
back to the seam.
Use only a stretch needle when sewing
stretch fabric!
Tip: On difcult fabrics such as ribbed knit-
wear it is advisable to baste the hem before
topstitching it.
Stitch