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> Sew slowly while guiding the fabric carefully along the edge of the guide.
> Turn over the fabric.
6.15 Sewing Visible Hems
The visible hem is particularly suitable for elastic seams in tricot made of cotton, wool, synthetic and mixed
fibers.
> Attach the Embroidery Foot (JK).
> Tap «Practical Stitches».
> Select the Tricot Stitch No. 14.
> Iron the hem and baste if necessary.
> Reduce the presser foot pressure if necessary.
> Sew the hem in the desired depth on the right side of the fabric.
> Trim off the remaining fabric on the wrong side of the fabric.
6.16 Sewing Basting Stitches
When sewing basting stitches, it is recommended to use a fine darning thread. This is easier to remove. The
longest stitch possible is 5 mm. The recommended stitch length is 3.5 – 5 mm. The basting stitch is suitable
or sewing projects where a very long stitch length is required.
> Attach the Zigzag Foot (DA).
> Tap «Practical Stitches».
> Select the Basting Stitch No. 21.
> Select the stitch length.
> Pin the fabric layers at a right angle to basting direction to prevent the layers from slipping.
> Sew 3 – 4 securing stitches at the beginning and at the end.
