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Blindhem
The Blindhem Stitch, number 04 is used to make
invisible hems on skirts, trousers and home decorating.
Use Blind Hem Foot 3 with IEF.
1. Finish the edge of the hem.
2. Fold and press the hem allowance to the wrong side.
3. Fold the hem back on itself so approximately 3/8”
(1 cm) of the nished edge extends beyond the
fold. The wrong side of your project should now be
facing up.
4. Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the
fold runs along edge guide A.
5. When the needle swings into the fold it should catch
a small amount of fabric. If the stitches are visible
on the right side, adjust edge guide A by turning
adjusting screw B until the stitch that catches the
hem just barely shows.
Elastic Blindhem Stitch
The Elastic Blindhem Stitch, number 09, is especially
suitable for stretchy fabrics, because the zigzag in the
stitch lets the stitch stretch. The hem is nished and
sewn at the same time. There is no need to nish the raw
edge rst on most knits.
Sewing in Zippers
There are different ways to sew in zippers. Follow the
directions included with your pattern for best results.
For all types of zippers it is important to sew close to the
teeth of the zipper. The Zipper Foot 4 with Integrated
Even Feed System can be snapped to the presser foot
bar on the left or right, depending on how you will insert
your zipper.
Set the stitch position so the needle enters close to the
edge of the zipper teeth by using one of the 29 needle
positions available for the straight stitch. If the presser
foot is attached on the right side, the needle must only
be moved to the right. If the foot is attached on the left,
the needle must only be moved to the left.
Blindhem stitch,
number 04
Elastic blindhem
stitch, number 09
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