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Pattern selector: 6
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Presser foot: Blind stitch hem foot G
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Thread tension: 2–4
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Stitch length: 1–3
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Stitch width: 2–3
Blind Stitch Hemming
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[A] [B]
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z On heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw
edge should be overcast first.
Fold the hem under the fabric as illustrated
for fine or medium fabrics.
Fold a hem with the wrong side up forming a
0.4 – 0.7 cm (3/16˝–1/4˝) allowance.
A: Heavy weight fabric
B: Fine and medium weight fabric
q Overcasting
w Wrong side of fabric
e 0.4 – 0.7 cm (3/16˝–1/4˝)
x Place the fabric so that the needle just
pierces the folded edge when the needle
comes over the extreme left side.
Lower the presser foot.
c Turn the screw to align the guide on the foot
with the 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.
r Screw
t Guide
y Folded edge
v Open and press the fabric after sewing is
finished.
u 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.
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