Machine setting
1
Stitch: 4 or 5
2
Stitch width: 2 – 3
3
Stitch length: 2 – 3
4
Thread tension: 1 – 4
should be overcast first.
Fold the hem under the fabric as illustrated for fine
medium fabrics.
Fold a hem with the wrong side up forming a 1/8”
1
Wrong side of the fabric
2
1/8” (0.5 cm)
3
Heavy
weight
fabric
Fine and medium weight fabric
folded edge when the needle comes over the
left side.
Lower the presser foot.
3
folded edge so that the needle just pierces the fold.
If the needle pierces too far left, move the guide
slightly to the left.
If the needle misses the fold, move the guide slightly
to the right.
Sew slowly while guiding the folded edge along the
guide.
5
Screw
6
Guide
7
8
Right side of the fabric
NOTE:
If the needle drops too far left, the stitches will be
apparent on the right side of the fabric.