Blind hem

The blind hem stitch can be neatly done on most knit fabrics.

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setting

 

 

 

Machine

 

 

 

Number

of threads:

 

 

3

Number of needles:

 

 

1

(Remove the needle on the left.)

 

Differential feed ratio:

 

1.0

Stitch

length:

 

 

3

Right

needle thread

tension

(Blue):

1 to 3

Upper

looper thread

tension

(Red):

1 to 3

Lower looper thread

tension

(Green):

1 to 3

Lower looper pre-tension setting slider:STD

Needle plate setting

knob:

 

S

Thread:

 

 

 

 

Needle:

 

 

 

Transparent thread

Upper

& lower loopers:

 

Fine thread

 

 

 

 

 

(size 80 to 100)

Method

Fold the fabric as illustrated. (_ Wrong side

Hem bottom 1/4" (0.6 cm) lip Hem line

Position hem line under the presser foot so that the needle will only pierce the edge of the fold. The remainder of the lip will automatically be trimmed. (_ Wrong side

Unfold and press flat. (_ Wrong side

Right side

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Kenmore 385.166551 owner manual Blind hem, Setting Machine

385.166551 specifications

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