3:12
F
C
A
B
Sewing
Topstitching
The straight stitch can be sewn in 19 different needle positions
allowing you to guide the fabric edge along the presser foot for
top stitching. The distance between the rows of topstitching can
be determined by the needle positions.
You can also space your rows of topstitching by the width of
the presser foot. Begin topstitching further from the fabric edge,
by using the guide marks on the needle plate, or the edge guide.
The guide marks are given in cm and inches. The edge guide is
inserted into hole C and is secured with set screw F.
Blind hem stitch – 5
The blind hem stitch is used to make invisible hems on skirts,
trousers and home decorating.
• Finish the edge of the hem.
• Fold and press the hem allowance inwards.
• Fold the hem back on itself so
approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm) of
the
fi
nished edge extends beyond
the fold. The wrong side of your
project should now be facing up.
• Place the fabric under the presser
foot so that the fold runs along edge guide B.
• When the needle swings into the fold it should catch a small
amount of fabric. If the stitches are visible on the right side,
adjust edge guide B by turning adjusting screw A.
Elastic blind hem stitch – 6
The elastic blind hem stitch is especially suitable for stretchy
fabrics. The hem is
fi
nished and sewn at the same time. There is
no need to
fi
nish the raw edge
fi
rst.
Create the blind hem as described above.
Stitch 5
Stitch 6