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2020-09 EN 5220105.00A.04
> Turn over the fabric.
4.19 Sewing visible hems
The visible hem is especially suitable for elastic hems in tricot fabric made of cotton, wool, synthetics and
blended fibers.
We recommend using the Lycra stitch or triple zigzag as a visible hem stitch for elastic fabrics.
We recommend using the universal stitch or triple straight stitch as a visible hem for non-elastic fabrics.
> Fit the zigzag foot or upper feed foot.
> Set the stitch pattern selector knob to the required stitch.
> Adjust the stitch length according to the stitch table.
> If required, adjust the presser foot pressure.
> Iron the hem and baste if necessary.
> Sew the hem at the required depth on the right side.
> Cut off the remaining fabric on the wrong side.
4.20 Sewing flat joining seams
The flat joining seam is particularly suitable for fleecy or thick fabrics such as terry, felt or leather. Suitable
stitches are the reinforced overlock stitch, the universal stitch, the Lycra stitch and the stretch overlock stitch.
> Fit the zigzag foot.
> Set the stitch pattern selector knob to «H».
> Set the stitch length knob to «S1».
> Set the required stitch width.
> Overlap the fabric edges.
> Sew along the fabric edge. The needle stitches over the edge of the top layer on the right side into the
bottom layer to get a very flat durable seam.
4.21 Sewing basting stitches
When sewing basting stitches, it is recommended to use a fine darning thread. This is easier to remove. The
recommended stitch length is 3.5–4 mm. The tacking stitch is suitable for tacking multiple layers of fabric.
> Fit the zigzag foot.
> Set the stitch pattern selector knob to «A».
> Set the stitch length to «4».
> Set the stitch width to «0».
> Pin the fabric layers at a right angle to basting direction to prevent the layers from slipping.
