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Blind Hem Stitches
The stretch blind hem (5) is a great method for
finishing a hemline or sleeve.
Use the woven blind hem (064) on non-stretch
fabrics. Finish the raw hem edge with a zigzag or 3
step zigzag
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before sewing the blind hem.
Select 5 or press “MODE” key and select 064.
Fold up the hem allowance and press. Fold under the
hem toward right side of garment. Leave a 6.5 – 10
mm (1/4˝ to 3/8˝) extension
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at the right.
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Wrong side of the fabric
Position the fabric (wrong side up) so the folded edge
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is to the left side of the guide
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. Lower the presser
foot. Hand turn the flywheel and check if wide zigzag
catches only one or two fibers of the fold. The straight
stitch (or narrow zigzag) will be sewn on the single
fabric layer.
If the guide needs adjustment: raise needle out of
fabric, lift presser foot, turn the adjustment nut
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move the guide to the right or left. Reposition fabric
against guide, check needle swing by turning flywheel,
lower presser foot and sew hemline.
Unfold and open fabric right side facing up. Stitches
should be almost invisible.
NOTE: If the needle catches too much of the fold,
the stitches will show on the right side.
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