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Practical Applications
Blindstitch Wide no. 9
► for medium weight to heavy fabric
Preparation
► finish the raw edges as desired
► fold the hem and baste or pin in place
► fold the garment back over the right side of the fabric to
expose the finished lower edge (see drawing)
► place the work under the presser foot with the guide
positioned against the folded back fabric
Sewing
► the needle should just pierce the edge of the fold
► after sewing about 4” (10cm), check both sides of fabric
and adjust the stitch width if necessary
Blind
wide
Stretch Overlock no. 13
► ideal for fluffy, thick materials such as terry cloth, felt
and leather
Sewing
► fabric edges are overlapped and the stitch is placed on
the seam allowance which produces a very flat, durable
seam
► sew stretch overlock along the fabric edge
► the stitch should sew over the edge of the top layer of
fabric on the right swing of the needle
Flat Joining Seam
Backside of Fabric
Frontside
► Blindstitch foot no. 5
► Reverse pattern foot no. 1C
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