Singer Scholastic Plus - Blind Hem; Machine Setup: Blind Hem Steps; Materials for Blind Hemming; Procedure: Finishing Raw Edges

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Blind Hem
A Blind Hem is a fast way to finish hems securely on skirts or pants.
It also makes a great choice when hemming large projects such as
curtains or bed skirts. Use matching thread to help the stitches blend into
the fabric, hence becoming “blind” or invisible.
Machine Set-Up:
Set-up for Step 1 (to finish raw edges)
Stitch: Zigzag
Stitch Length: 1.0
Stitch Width: 5
Presser Foot: Standard Foot
Set-up for Step 2 (to baste the fold)
Stitch: Straight Stitch
Stitch Length: 4
Stitch Width: 0
Tension Dial: 2
Presser Foot: Standard Foot
Set-up for Step 3 (to create the hem)
Stitch: Blindhem
Stitch Length: 2-3
Stitch Width 3-4
Tension Dial: 2
Presser Foot: Blindhem Foot*
Materials:
Medium weight woven fabric
Procedure:
Sew a Zigzag to finish one of the fabric’s raw edges.