31Selected practical stitches: Blind hem
Blind hem No. 7
size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 42)
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Blind stitch foot No. 5
Blind hem
for «invisible» hems in medium to heavy cotton, wool
and blended fabrics
Preparation
•
neaten raw edges
•
prepare seam as for sewing by hand
•
place work under the presser foot (see drawing)
Blind hem
Right side of fabric
Fine stitch width adjustment
Guide the folded edge evenly
along the metal guide on the
foot = even depth
Sewing
•
the needle should just pierce
the edge of the fold (same as
hand sewing)
•
adjust the stitch width to suit
the fabric
•
after sewing about 10 cm
(4"), check both sides of
fabric and adjust width again
if necessary
Wrong side
of fabric
Wrong side of fabric
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
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