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Blind Hemming
Machine setting
qStitch pattern: E or F
wStitch width: 3 – 5
eStitch length: 2 – 3
rThread tension: 1 – 4
tPresser foot: Blind hemming foot G
zOn heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw
edge should be overcast first.
Fold the hem under the fabric as illustrated for
fine or medium fabrics.
Fold a hem with the wrong side up forming a
1/8˝ (0.5 cm) allowance.
qWrong side of the fabric
w1/8˝ (0.5 cm)
eHeavy weight fabric
rFine and medium weight fabric
xPlace the fabric so that the needle just pierces
the folded edge when the needle comes over
the extreme left side.
Lower the presser foot.
cTurn the screw to align the guide on the foot
with the folded edge so that the needle just
pierces the fold.
If the needle pierces too far left, move the
guide slightly to the left.
If the needle misses the fold, move the guide
slightly to the right.
Sew slowly while guiding the folded edge
along the guide.
tScrew
yGuide
uFolded edge
vOpen and press the fabric after sewing is
finished.
iRight side of the fabric
NOTE:
If the needle drops too far left, the stitches will be
apparent on the right side of the fabric.