Singer 1280 - Page 53

Blindstitch Hems
Blindstitching provides a durable nem finish that is
almost invisible. While it ıs best suited to straight or
sightly curved hems. taped, bound, or turned hem
edges can aiso be bindstitched with ease.
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* General Purpose Foot
© Bindsittch Hem Guide
1. Raise presser foot. loosen screw, and sip ond-
stich nem guide between screw and shank of foot
Make sure underside of the guide clears the sige
plate and front af foot. Tighten screw with coin.
2. Prepare hem in the usual way. it IS advisadie io
baste the nem Place the basti: ng at east 1.3 S em
CA inch) below the edge of hem aiiowance to avoid
catching the flange of guide as you stitch.
3. With the wrong side of work uppermost. turn the
hem under, creating a soft fold from the top edge
of hem,
4. Position hem se the foot with the soft foid restin
against the wail of guide. Make sure the flange o!
the guide is between soft told and top of hem, as
shown.
5. Lower presse! foot. Suich so that the straight
stiches fall on the hem allowance and zig-zag
“stiches perce the soft fold of work. Adjust stitch
wid nif necessary Winnie shiching, guide hem edge
ın a straight ine and feed son foid evenly against
wali of ine guide