Bernette b77 - 6.13 Sewing a Narrow Hem

Practical Stitches
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2022-08 EN 5020077.40A.04
6.13 Sewing a Narrow Hem
> Attach the Hemmer Foot (DG) optional accessory.
> Tap «Practical Stitches».
> Select Straight Stitch No.1.
> Fold the edge of the fabric over about 3mm, then fold it over again 3mm for about 5cm along the
edge of the fabric.
> Place the edge of the fabric with the left-hand side of the fabric facing up under the presser foot. The
fabric under the presser foot should be just less than the width of the presser foot.
> Sew 4–5 stitches.
> Raise the needle and presser foot.
> Pull the fabric backwards by about 10–15cm. Do not cut the thread.
> Hold the 4 threads in your left hand. Pull the edge of the fabric into the spiral guide on the hemmer foot
using your right hand.
> Lower the presser foot.
> Continue sewing slowly while slightly folding the cut edge of the fabric in front of the hemmer foot and
holding it to the left. Guide the edge of the fabric evenly into the spiral guide on the hemmer foot and
sew.