Brother Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine operation manual Blind Hem Stitches

SEWING THE STITCHES

Blind Hem Stitches

Select a blind hem stitch to sew the hems or cuffs of dresses, blouses, pants, or skirts.

Stitch		Presser			Stitch width		Stitch length		Twin
	Stitch Name		Applications		[mm (inch)]		[mm (inch)]
Key		Foot							Needle
				Auto		Manual	Auto	Manual
	Blind hem stitch		Hemming woven fabrics			3← − →3	2.0	1.0 - 3.5
				00					NO
							(1/16)	(1/16 - 1/8)
	Blind hem stitch		Hemming stretch fabric			3← − →3	2.0	1.0 - 3.5
				00					NO
							(1/16)	(1/16 - 1/8)

aSelect a stitch.

Memo

For best results when sewing stretch fabrics, decrease the pressure of the presser foot.

bPlace the fabric wrong side up, and then fold and baste the fabric as shown.

a

b

c

a5 mm

bWrong side of fabric

cBasting

cFold the fabric again, as shown.

ab

c

d

c

a5 mm

b5 mm

cBasting

dWrong side of fabric

dAttach presser foot “R”, and then lower the presser foot so that the presser foot guide is flush against the fold of the fabric.

a

b

aPresser foot guide

bFold

eSew while keeping the fold in the fabric against the presser foot guide.

R

a

b

aNeedle position

bPresser foot guide

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