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SECTION V. UTILITY STITCHES
Blind Hem Stitch
Machine setting
q
Stitch selector:
E or F
w
Stitch length:
2 – 3
e
Needle thread tension:
2 – 6
r
Presser foot:
Blind hem stitch foot: G
• To sew
t
When the needle comes to the left
y
When the needle comes to the right
u
Guide
i
Folded edge
There is a sliding guide screw on the blind hem foot that
allows you to precisely control where the needle pierces
the edge of the fabric fold. Adjust the screw so that at
the leftmost position of the stitch, the needle just pierces
the edge of the fold. If the needle pierces too far left, the
stitches will show on the right side of the fabric. Lower
the presser foot. Sew, guiding the folded edge along the
guide
u
in the foot.
Use the same color thread as the fabric.
On heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge should
be overcast first.
Fold the hem, as illustrated.
q
Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
w
1/4˝-7/16˝ (0.4-0.7 cm)
e
Heavy weight fabric
r
Light weight fabric
q
w
e
r
i
q
w
u
t
y
w
e
r
q
• Mending
Position the tear under the needle so that the stitch
catches both sides.
Multiple Zigzag Stitch
Machine setting
q
Stitch selector:
D
w
Stitch length:
0.5 – 1
e
Needle thread tension:
3 – 6
r
Presser foot:
Zigzag foot: A
• Seam finishing
This stitch is used to finish the seam allowance on
synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker. The
stitch is also excellent for darning and mending tears.
Place your fabric to allow a 5/8˝ (1.5 cm) seam. Trim
excess close to stitching. Be careful not to cut the
stitches.
w
e
r
q
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