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For hems on curtains, trousers, skirts, etc.
Blind hem for stretch fabrics.
Blind hem for firm fabrics.
Note:
It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing
test first.
Set the stitch length dial with the range shown on the diagram
at the right. Blind hems, however, are normally sewn with a
longer stitch length setting.
Set the stitch width dial at a setting appropriate for the
weight/type of fabric being sewn, within the range shown in
the diagram on the right of the page.
Generally, a narrower stitch is used for lighter weight fabrics,
and a wider stitch is used for heavier weight fabrics. Sew a
test first to make sure the machine settings are appropriate
for the fabric.
Blind Hem:
Turn up the hem to the desired width and press. Fold back (as
shown in Fig. 1) against the right side of the fabric with the
top edge of the hem extending about 7 mm. (1/4") to the right
side of the folded fabric.
Start to sew slowly on the fold, making sure the needle
touches slightly the folded top to catch one or two fabric
threads. (2)
Unfold the fabric when hemming is completed and press.
Note:
To make blind hem sewing even easier, use a blind hem
foot, available from your SINGER
®
retailer.
Blind Hem
