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Procedure
1. Attach the blind stitch foot (see "CHAPTER 1
Removing/Attaching the presser foot").
2. Set up the machine for 3-thread overlock stitch
with one needle in the left position.
The right needle should be removed.
3. Fold the fabric as shown in the illustration.
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Surface
4. Turn the handwheel so that the mark on
the handwheel is aligned to the line on the
machine (see "CHAPTER 1 Turning direction
of the handwheel").
5. Lift the presser foot lifting lever and insert the
fabric with the folded edge in such a way that
the needle pierces just on the fold.
6. Lower the presser foot lifting lever, adjust the
fabric guide toward the folded edge.
7. Adjust the fabric guide position of the presser
foot with the adjusting screw so that the needle
moves down to a position 1/8 inch (2.5 to 3.0
mm) inside the folded edge of the fabric, so
that some of the stitching loops over the edge.
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Adjusting screw
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Fabric guide
By turning the screw forward (toward you), the
fabric guide will go to the right. By turning the
screw backward (away from you), the fabric
guide will go to the left.
To adjust the position of the fabric guide, a
piece of the same fabric can be used to do a
sewing test.
8. While holding the fabric pieces together, sew
at a constant speed down the fold.
9. When stiching is finished, pull the fabric open
(flat).
Either stitch finish can be used on the right side
of the fabric. If you sew with the wrong sides
together, the upper looper thread will decorate
the right side when pulled flat. If you sew with
the right sides together, the needle thread ladder
will decorate the right side when pulled flat.
NOTE:
This method is not suitable for thin fabrics.
Pin tuck stitching
The Pin tuck stitch uses a rolled edge to add
shape and decoration to any sewing project.
Contrasting thread in the upper looper adds an
accent to your project.
For thin fabrics, it's a good idea to choose a fine
thread which will run smoothly.
Procedure
1. Attach the blind stitch foot (see "CHAPTER 1
Removing/Attaching the presser foot").
2. Set up the machine for narrow overlock
stitching. (See "CHAPTER 5 Narrow overlock /
Rolled hemming stitch".)
3. Draw equally spaced lines on the fabric with a
fabric pencil as guides for pin tuck placement.
Fold the fabric along one of the lines and press
in place lightly with an iron.
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Making lines
2
Fold in two
4. Turn the handwheel so that the mark on
the handwheel is aligned to the line on the
machine (see "CHAPTER 1 Turning direction
of the handwheel").
5. Lift the presser foot lifting lever and insert the
fabric with the folded edge in such a way that
the needle pierces just the folded edge.
6. Lower the presser foot lifting lever, adjust the
fabric guide toward the folded edge.
7. Align the blind stitch foot fabric guide with the
line on the right side of the stitch finger.
By turning the screw forward (toward you), the
fabric guide will go to the right. By turning the
screw backward (away from you), the fabric
guide will go to the left.
