Blind Hemming, Stitch seleclor | Sears 385.12514 instruction

SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES

Blind Hemming

Set the Machine

Stitch

Stitch seleclor

Ligh 1_'"

(Regular)

Fabric

/,_._,,...

Top thread tension

conlro! i to 4

Sti[ch length

conto! I lo 3

Heavy weight	_	/_._
". Fabric	_	,J	k,	j	,..
			k,	j	,..

There are two blind hem stitches on your machine. The regular blind hem is used tor woven labrics. The stretch blind hem is wider and will "'give'" and is used for knit and stretch labncs.

1.Finish the raw edge of your hem any way you desired. (See Overcasting, p. 27_)

2.Measure, turn up your hem and pin.


f		NOTE:		For light	weight		fabrics, you may	need a double told.
		3.	Fold	the material		(wrong side out) on the			edge to be stitched, as shown, leaving 1/4"" ot the finished hem edge showing.
Set the	Machine
Stitch	Stitch selector	4.	Place	garment	under		presser toot in such		a manner that straight stitches will be sewn on extended	edge. The zigzag stitch
			should just catch			the	told of the garment.
		5.	After	hemming,	press both sides of the			finished hem, The top side o the garment witl show only		the blind stitches.
(Stretch)		NOTE:		The blind		hem	stitch also can be	used for Lace Work. ISee p.

Tap thread _ens_on

control I _o 4

control 1 Io 3

fool

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