Singer 1640 - Page 28

Section
6
BLINDSTITCHING
(HEMS)
1.
Turn
Stitch
Selector
(C
Fig.
35)
at
2.
Turn
Stitch
Length
Dial
(A
Fig.
35)
to
desired
length.
3.
Turn
Stitch
Width
Dial (B
Fig.
35)
to
desired
width.
Blind
stitch
consists
of
six
straight
stitches
and
one
zig-zag
or
blind
stitch.
It
provides
a
durable
hem
that
is
almost
invisible
when
using
thread
the
same
color
as
the
fabric.
Only
the
blind
stitches
will
show
on
right
side
of
garment.
Best
suited
for
straight
or
slightly
curved
hems.
Turn
up
hem
the
desired
width
and
press.
Turn
raw
edge
in
‘/2”
and
press
or baste
in
place.
Fold
hem
back
against
right
side
of garment
with
top
edge
of
hem
extending
about
%“
to
right
of
garment
fold.
(Fig.
38)
Place
garment
under
presser
foot
so
that
straight
stitches
will
fall
on
hem
edge
and
zig-zag
stitch
just
catches
one
thread
of
the
folded
edge.
Guide
fabric
evenly
while
stitching
or
use
cloth
guide
as
an
aid.
For
better
control,
use
low
speed
setting.
Press
hem.
Fig
38
For
a
less
bulky
hem
in
heavy
fabrics
finish
raw
edge
of hem
with
tape
or
lace
to
eliminate
turning
in
raw
edge.
Fold
fabric
so
straight
stitches
will
fall
on
tape
or lace.
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