Alfa Network 233 - Manual Blind Stitch Hemming

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BLIND
STITCH
HEMMING
(MODELS
233,
233BH
& 833)
Blind
Stitch
Hems
provide
a durable
hem
finish
that
is almost
invisible
and
comparable
with
Hand
Sewing.
The
main
'secret'
in
producing
a
Blind
Hem
is in
the folding
of
the material,
by
following
these
instructions
and
diagrams
carefully
you
should
encounter
no difficulty.
If in
any
doubt,
practice
the
'folding'
with
a
piece
of
paper
or spare
fabric.
Work
with
the
'wrong
side'
of the
Material
uppermost
and
allow
at
least
214"
in excess
of
your
final
desired
length.
It is
also advisable
to
choose
a closely
matching
coloured
thread.
Set
Stitch
length
between
4 and
5.
For
Model
233
and
233BH
set
the
zig-zag
width
control
between
3 and
4.
For
Model
833
also
set
the
needle
position
to LEFT
STEP
I
STEP
2
STEP4
STEP5
Fi Fig.
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STEP
1. If
you
have
material
with
a 'raw
edge'
first
turn
up
simple
hem
approximately
3/8"
deep
and baste
in position.
STEP
2.
Now
turn up
Material
to the
final
desired
hem
length
and
press
into
place,
STEP
3.
This
is
most
important.
With
'wrong
side'
still
uppermost
open
out
again
and
bring
over
remainder
of
cloth
from
the
left
to form
another
fold
on
top
of (see
diagram)
but
approximately
¼/1"
short
of
your
first
fold
made
in Step
1.
STEP
4. With
the
Material
thus
arranged,
place
under
the
Presser
Foot.
Turn
the
Balance
Wheel
by
hand
to
ensure
that the
Needle
lust
penetrates
the edge
of
the
last fold
on
its
LEFT
HAND
swing.
If necessary
adjust
the
position
of
your
Material
under
the
Presser
Foot.
Continue
sewing
as diagram.
STEP
5. When
complete
unfold
Material
and
press
flat.
Stitches
should
then
be
practically
invisible.