Singer 645 - Blind Hem Stitch

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BLIND
HEM
STITCH
The
blind
hem
stitch
provides
a
durable
hem
finish that
is almost
invisible
on
garments.
drapes,
and
curtains.
It
is
done
easily
with
straight
or
slightly
curved
hems.
With a
little
practice
it
will
be a
very
quick
and
easy
hem
application
and
the
hem
will
never
need
repairing.
Procedure:
(1
)Prepare
raw
edge
of hem
in desired
manner,
such
as
overcast,
1/4
inch
stitched
under
pinked,
hem
tape,
or
just
plain.
(Step 1>
(2)Fold
hem
up
desired
length.
Baste
or
pin 1/2
inch
from
upper
edge.
Press
in
place.
(Step
2)
(3)FoId
hem
back
toward
right
side
of fabric
leaving
about
1/4
inch
extended.
(Step
3)
(4)
Guide
the
fold
of
the
fabric
into
the
center
cut
of
the
presser
foot
so
that
the
zigzag
bite
of
the
stitch
comes
just
slightly
to
the
left
of
the center
cut
of
the
presser
foot.
The
straight
or
narrow
zigzag
stitches
should
be
formed
on
the
single
thickness
of
fabric,
and
the
zigzag
wide
bite
should
catch
just
barely
into
the
fold
of the
fabric
at
the
left.
(5)When
stitching
is
completed,
remove
fabric
from
machine
and
turn
to
right
side.
Press
completed
hem.
When
hemming
an
A-line
skirt,
place
a
machine
basting
stitch
along
the
raw
edge
of
the
hem.
At
an
ironing
board,
fold
up
the
hem,
matching
the
seams.
Ease
in
the
excess
fabric
by
pulling
on
basting
thread.
Press
with
steam,
then
apply
hem
tape.
Baste
or
pin
hem
1/2”
from
taped
edge,
then
continue
into
step
3.
Pattern:
or
Length:
2-3
Width:
3-5
Feed
Dog:
High
Pressure:
Full
Foot:
All
Purpose
Stretch
Control:
REGULAR
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