Kenmore 19501 manual Blind Hem Stitch stretch = Blind Hem Stitch lwoven, Jvv

o Blind Hem Stitch {stretch) []

=Blind Hem Stitch lwoven) []

Set the Machine

Thread tension

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G. Blind stitch hem toot

The St=tches and Their Uses

The stretch Btind Hem Stitch [] is to be used for stretch fabrics because it is the

stronger and more elasttc of the blind hem stitches.

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Here's How

1.Finish the raw edge of your hem any way you desire. (See Overcasting, p. 61)

2.Measure, turn up your hem and pin.

NOTE: For light weight fabrics, you may need a double fold.

3.Fold the material (wrong side out) on the edge to be stitched, as shown, leaving 1/8" of the finished hem edge showing.

4, Turn the sliding guide screw so that the sliding guide is very close (1/16") to the left side of the blind hem foot.

5.Place the fold of the hem against the sliding guide so that the 1/8" extending edge shows on the right, The long zigzag stitch should barely pierce the folded edge of the fabric, but still sew on the 1/8" extended edge. See at left for proper stitch appearance.

6.After hemming, press both sides of the finished hem, The right side of the garment will show only the blind stitches.

Helpful Hint

Hemming Thin Fabrics:

Reduce pressure on the presser foot to avoid a distinct line.

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