White 734 - Blind Hem and Stretch Blind-Hem Stitches; Straight Stretch Stitch Application; Rick-Rack Stitch Guide; Special Stretch Stitches for Edging

BLIND
HEM
&
STRETCH
BLIND-
HEM
STITCHES
The
blind
hem
or stretch
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,
6
inch
stitch
ed
under
pinked,
hem
tape,
or
lust
plain.
(Step
1)
(2)
Fold
hem
up
desired
length.
Baste
or
pin
t h
inch
from
upper
edge.
Press
in
place.
(Step
2)
(3)
Fold
bern
back
toward
right
side
of
fabric
leaving
about
¼
inch
extended.
(Step
3)
(4)
Guide
the
told
of the
fabric
into
the
center
cut
of
the
presser
foot
so that
the
wide
zigzag
bite
of
the
stitch
comes
lust
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
width
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
¼”
from
taped
edge,
the
continue
intostep3.
Pattern:
2or3
Length:
2—3
Width:
3—5
Feed
Dog:
Up
Pressure:
Full
Foot:
All
Purpose
Stretch
Control:
N
A
A
STRETCH
STITCHES:
STRAIGHT
STRETCH
STITCH
This
stitch
may
be used
on
knits
and
wovens
in
areas
of
stress
as a
reinforce
ment
stitch.
It
is
excellent
for
curved
seams
such
as
armholes
and
crotch
seams.
For
active
wear
such
as ski
pants
and
girdle
fabrics
which
endure
a
lot
of
stress
in
bending
and
stretching,
this
stitch
may
be
used
for
seaming
throughout
the
garment.
With
stretch
stitch
control
at
“STRETCH
STITCH”
position,
sew
in
same
manner
as for
ordinary
sewing.
CAUTION
—
It
is
difficult
to
remove
this
stitch
from
fabric.
Pre-fit
garment
before
using
this
stitch.
RICK-RACK:
This
is
a most
common
triple
backand
forth
zigzag
stitch
for
decorative
uses,
with
more elasticity
than
regular
zigzag.
STRETCH
OVERLOCK,
ELASTIC
EDGING,
STITCHand-OVERCAST,
OVERLOCK,
FEATHER
STITCHES
These
stretch
stitches
are
best
for
seaming
and
overcast,
edgestitching
and
decorative
effects
on
both
woven
and
knit
fabrics
such
as
lingerie,
sweater
knits,
bathing
suit
knits,
cotton
knits,
or
gauze
type
fabrics.
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Because
this
stitch
is
heavier
than
an
ordinary
straight
stitch,
it
is
ideal
for lop-
stitching,
particularly
on knits.
Pattern
1
Length
Automatic
Setting
Width
M
Feed
Dint
U
Pressure Full
Foot: All Purpose
Stretch
Control
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Paltern:
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length:
Automatic
Set,
np
Width:
25
Feed
Dog:
Up
Pressure:
Full
Foot:
All
purpose
Stretch
Control
STRETCH
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