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Sewing applications
EN
Blind hem
• Use the blind hem foot (d).
• Use stitch 12 blind hem for solid fabrics.
• Use stitch 14 blind hem for stretch fabrics.
Sew a blind hem:
1. Fold the fabric as shown so that the left side (back of the
fabric) is facing up.
NOTE
For heavy weight fabric, follow the illustration on the left. For
light/medium weight fabric, follow the illustration on the right.
①
Back of the fabric (left)
②
5 mm
③
For heavy weight fabric
④
Overcasting stitch
⑤
For light/medium weight fabric
3. Sew slowly, guiding the fabric carefully along the edge of
the guide. Turn over the fabric. The illustration shows the
sewing results.
①
Back of the blind hem
②
Front of the blind hem
3
22
5
4
1 1
3
2
1
2
1
1.0~2.0 2.5~4.0
12 14
The seam with this stitch is not visible on the right side of the fabric.
NOTE
Use the blind hem stitch for skirt hems and trouser hems.
NOTE
Please use the same fabric as for the project and carry out a sewing test in advance.
2. Place the fabric under the foot. Turn the handwheel (25)
forwards until the needle swings fully to the left. It should
just pierce the fold of the fabric
③
. If it does not, adjust
the stitch width accordingly. Adjust the guide by turning the
knob
①
so that the guide just rests against the fold
②
.
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