Singer 457 - Buttonholes; Positioning, Length, and Stitch Width

Basted
Guideline
Blindstitch Hem
BLINDSTITCH HEMS
Pattern Selector : A---- /1__
Needle Position :
C
Stitch Width :
2-4
Stitch Length : 10-15
Presser Foot : General Purpose
Feed Height : R
Blindstitching provides a durable
hem finish that can be used on a
variety of fabrics . It is best suited
to straight and slightly curved
hems . Taped, bound, turned, or un-
finished hem edges
can be blind-
stitched with
equal ease .
1 . Mark, turn, and press hem .
2 . Baste a guideline
l ip
inch from
the top of the hem edge .
3 . Place hem over the feed of the
machine, wrong side up ; turn
the hem under on the basting
line, creating a soft fold and ex-
posing the ', .-inch hem edge .
4 . Stitch so that straight stitches
fall on the hem edge and side-
-%vise stitches pierce the soft fold .