Guide fabric into a perfectly straight hem without any pre-
project pressing. The plain hemmer is designed to be used
for straight hemming only. Leave one seam of the garment
open. After hemming, sew the seam closed.
MACHINE SETTINGS
Stitch type:
Chain Stitch - C1 needle position Narrow
Left Cover Stitch - C1 - C2 needle
positions
Wide Cover Stitch – C1 - C3
Triple Cover Stitch - C1 - C2 - C3
Stitch length:
3-4
Cutting blade:
Disengaged “LOCKED”
Differential feed: N
Sewing speed:
Moderate to slow
Upper looper:
Down
Sewing table:
On
Fabrics:
Firm broadcloth, trigger, lightweight denim, lightweight polar
fleece*, sweatshirt fleece*.
plain Hemmer Foot
(BLE8-S6) 1/2 inch (13mm)
Instructions
Instructions:
1. Secure attachment to table with guide fixing screws.
2. Turn under 1/2 inch and press with iron.
3. Raise presser foot. Slide fabric into attachment with wrong
side facing up, turning up and over to the left.
4. With a sewing awl, slide folded fabric under presser foot
to the needle.
5. Lower the presser foot. Turn the handwheel 3-4 times to
secure the fabric.
6. Align the attachment with the needle(s) to encase the
fabric edge.
7. With right hand keep hem turned while left hand is
guiding folded fabric into hemmer.
*NOTE: When hemming polar fleece or sweatshirt fleece,
turn fabric one time. Do not attempt a double roll. (Fabric
does not ravel).
Note: When using BLCS the accessory adaptor BLCS-AA is
needed.
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