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Sewing – 25
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The closed overlock stitch can be used for sewing medium to
heavier weight stretch fabrics.
Use this stitch to hem stretch fabrics (A) and for belt loops (B).
Fold a hem to the wrong side and stitch with closed overlock
stitch from the right side. Trim away excess fabric.
The blind hem stitch is used to make invisible hems on skirts,
trousers and home décor projects. There are two types of blind
hem; one is recommended for medium to heavy woven fabric
(1), the other for medium to heavy stretch fabric (2).
• Finish the raw edge of the hem if sewing on a woven
fabric. There is no need to nish the raw edge rst on most
knits.
• Fold and press the hem allowance to the wrong side.
• 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.
• Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the fold runs
along edge guide (A).
• 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 the adjusting
screw (B) until the stitch that catches the hem just barely
shows.
Closed Overlock Stitch
Blind Hems
Set up for closed overlock stitch
Set up for blind hem
Right side of fabric
Woven fabric Stretch fabric
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