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Stretch Blind Hem
Use this stitch to sew a blind hem on either knit or woven
fabrics. Elna invented the stretch blind hem in 1952.
Finish the raw hem edge with a zigzag or 3-step
zigzag before sewing the blind hem. Fold up the hem
allowance and press. Fold the hem under toward right
side of garment. Leave a 6.5-10 mm (1/4” to 3/8”)
extension at the right.
Position the fabric (wrong side up) so the folded edge
is to the left side of the guide . Lower the presser foot.
Hand turn the flywheel and sew a few narrow zigzag
stitches on the extension (single layer).
When the needle begins swinging far left to catch the
folded edge, make sure it only catches one or two fibers
with the widest zigzag .
If the guide needs adjustment; raise needle out of fabric,
lift presser foot up, turn the adjustment nut and move
the guide to the right or left. Reposition fabric against
guide, check needle swing by turning flywheel, lower
presser foot and sew hemline.
NOTE: If the needle catches too much of the fold, the
stitches will show on the right side.
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