Blind Hem Stitching, Shell Tuck Stitching

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■SATIN STITCH

Setting the Zigzag Stitch length in the “ ” range produces a satin stitch (close zigzag stitch). The satin stitch can be used for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. Set the pattern selection dial to the desired Zigzag Stitch, set the stitch length in the “ ” range.

Blind Hem Stitching

		Stitch	Stitch
Stitch Name	Pattern	Length	Width
		[mm (inch)]	[mm (inch)]

Blind Hem		-2	3.5
Stitch		(1/64-1/16)	(1/8)

Stretch Blind		-1.5	5
Hem Stitch		(1/64-1/16)	(3/16)

You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch showing. Use the Blind Hem Stitch when sewing on non-stretch fabrics, and the Stretch Blind Hem Stitch for stretch fabrics.

1Bothfabric.threads should be the same color as the

2Fold back the hem, as shown in fig. A. Then fold the edge of the fabric as in fig. B. Leave a 6 mm (15/64") overlap at the edge.

3Set the pattern selection dial to the Blind Hem Stitch or Stretch Blind Hem Stitch, and then set the stitch length.

4Sew on the fold as in fig. C.

5When the fabric is unfolded you will have a blind hem stitch as shown in fig. D.

A 2

C 1 D 2

1Right side of fabric

2 Wrong side of fabric

Note

●The Stretch Blind Hem Stitch is useful for stretch fabrics.

Shell Tuck Stitching

		Stitch	Stitch
Stitch Name	Pattern	Length	Width
		[mm (inch)]	[mm (inch)]
Shell Tuck		-3	5
Stitch		(1/64-1/8)	(3/16)

The Shell Tuck Stitch can be used to sew a picot (lace-like) edge on lightweight fabric.

1Set the pattern selection dial to the Shell Tuck Stitch.

2Adjust the thread tension so that it is tighter than normal.

3Place the fabric under the presser foot so that it will be sewn along the bias with the straight stitches sewn on the seamline and the zigzag stitches sewn slightly over the folded edge.

4Sew at a slow speed.

XL-5070, XL-5061, XL-5060, XL-5071, XL5050 specifications

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Brother XL5050, XL-5060, XL-5051 Blind Hem Stitching, Shell Tuck Stitching, Sew at a slow speed

Models: XL-5070 XL-5061 XL-5060 XL-5071 XL5050 XL-5051