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5-6 / // V '/ / / 5 Sewing Assistant Twin needle topstitched hem Use the twin needle to sew a decorative topstitched hem. The hem is sewn, the edge is finished and a decorative effect is achieved on the right side of the fabric in one operation. Use twin needles with a minimum needle spacing of 4 mm (size 4.0/90). Fold and press up the hem along the hemline. Pin in place if desired. Attach the Edge Guide to the machine by sliding into the hole at the back of the presser foot holder A. From the right side of the fabric, position the edge guide so the twin needles are positioned to the right and left of the raw edge. The bobbin thread forms a zigzag to enclose the raw edge on the back as the hem is sewn. TIP: Due to the their high stretch cross-hem stitch 13 and stretch triple zigzag stitch 14 are most suited for decorative hems as used on T-shirts and lingerie. lll Other techniques zzz] Belt loops Determine how many belt loops you would like on your garment. The finished loops should be 1 cm (3/8') longer than the waistband width. Measure the waistband width, add 1 cm (3/8") ease and a 2.5 cm (1") seam allowance. Multiply this measure by the number of required belt loops to determine the length of the fabric strip. The width of the strip should be twice the finished belt loop width plus seam allowance. Cut a fabric strip to the above measurements. Fold the strip in half lengthwise, right sides together and stitch along the seamline. Trim the seam allowance and press open. Turn the long loop right side out and press with seam allowance centered. Topstitch close to both edges of the strip. Cut the strip into the required number of loops of equal length. If the loops are to be sewn into the bottom waistband edge, pin in place prior to attaching the bottom edge of the waistband to the garment. If the loops are to be sewn to the bottom waistband edge after the waistband is attached, fold under 6 mm (1/4") and topstitch or bartack in place. For the top end of the belt loop, you may choose to fold under 6 mm (1/4") and topstitch or bartack to the top edge of the waistband. You can also add belt loops to finished garments. TIP: Bartack 60 is most suited for securing belt loops