Pfaff select 3.0 Owner's Manual - Page 33

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 Stitch topstitching is 4 mm. To prevent the needle from striking the needle plate, you 4.0 G 0 3 3-5 0/1 must make sure that you select the center 3.0 G 0 3 needle position . 3-5 0/1 2.0 G 0 3 - 3-5 0/1 • 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 difÀcult fabrics such as ribbed knitwear it is advisable to baste the hem before topstitching it. Utility stitches and practical sewing 33