ALDI Easy Home MD 17329 - Shell Hem and Stretch Stitch; Stitch Pattern Adjustment

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Sewing
− Now take the fabric out of the machine and straighten it out.
The folded-out fabric now has a blind hem stitch.
Shell hem
A scalloped hem is a blind stitch which is mirrored to form a
decorative hem. Particularly suitable for fabrics cut on the bias.
Presser foot: ..................................................................................................Standard foot
Program: ............................................................................................................................... H
Stitch length: ................................................................................................................2 to 3
− The needle should be positioned in relation to the right-hand
edge of the fabric so that the stitches loop over the outer edge
of the hem.
Stretch stitch
This stitch is particularly suitable for sewing seams (sewing two
pieces of material together).
It can also be used to reinforce elastic materials and to sew on fabric
pieces. It is also suitable for sewing on elastic (e.g. elastic bands).
Presser foot: ..................................................................................................Standard foot
Program: ....................................................................................................................... 1 to K
Stitch length: ...................................................................................................................... SS
TIP
Use a synthetic thread, as this makes the stitches practically
invisible.
Sewing on elastic tapes
− Position the elastic band as required.
− Sew on the elastic tape with stretch stitch, using your hands to
stretch out the elastic tape in front of and behind the presser
foot. The more you stretch it, the more it will gather.
Stitch pattern adjustment
The stitch pattern may look uneven depending on which fabrics you
are using. If this is the case, you can alter the stitch pattern setting
manually.
− Turn the stitch length regulator towards the + symbol if the
pattern is too tight.
− Turn the stitch length regulator towards the - symbol if the
pattern is too loose.
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