SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches (Continued)
oBlind Hemming
fSet the Machine
Top thread tension
con#ol 2 to 6
A: Zigzag loot
Stitch w=dlh
conlro! 2to 3
Stitch length
con|roI red
zone 2
4
Slretch Slitch
Lightweighl
Hea
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1. Finish the raw edge ol your hem any way you desire (see overcasting page 4__!.).
2. Measure, turn up your hem and pin.
NOTE: For light weight labrics, you may need a double told.
3. Fold the material {bottom side out) on the edge to be stitched, as shown, leaving 1/4- of the finished hem edge showing.
4. Place garment under presser foot in such a manner thatnarrow zigzag stitches wilt be sewn on extended edge. The wide
zigzag stitch should just catch the told of the garment.
5. After hemming, press both sides ofthe finished hem. The topside of the garment wilt show only the blind stitches.
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