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Guide fabric into a perfectly straight hem without any pre-
project pressing. The plain hemmer is designed to be used
for straight hemming only. Leave one seam of the garment
open. After hemming, sew the seam closed.
MACHINE SETTINGS
Stitch type:
Chain stitch
Stitch width:
M-7.5
Needle:
C2 needle position
Stitch length:
3-4
Upper knife:
Disengaged “LOCKED”
Differential feed: N
Sewing speed:
Moderate to slow
Upper looper:
Down
Sewing table:
On
Fabrics:
Firm broadcloth, trigger, weaver’s cloth, lightweight denim.
Not intended for use on polar fleece or sweatshirt fleece.
plain Hemmer Foot
1/4 inch (6.5mm)
(BLE8-S7)
Instructions
Instructions:
1. Secure attachment to table with guide fixing screws.
2. Turn under 1/4 inch and press with iron.
3. Raise presser foot. Slide fabric into attachment with the
wrong side facing up, turning up and over to the left.
4. With a sewing awl, slide folded fabric under presser foot
to the needle.
5. Lower the presser foot. Turn the handwheel 3-4 times to
secure the fabric.
6. Align the attachment with the needle to sew the fabric edge.
7. With right hand, keep hem turned while left hand is
guiding folded fabric into the hemmer.
Chain Stitch-C2
Note: When using BLCS-2 or BLCS the accessory
adaptor BLCS-AA is needed.
