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= Blind hem stitch (stretch) _]_
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Set the machine
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Ii 8 Foot
Thread tension: 5
G: Biind hem sliich loot
The stitches and their uses
The stretch blind hem stitch [] is to be used for
stretch fabrics because it is the stronger and
more elastic of the blind hem stitches.
NO
NO
YES
The regular blind hem stitch [] is strong enough
for woven fabrics.
• Blind hem stitch (woven) []
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1/8-
Light weight fabric
1/8" to 2t8"
Heat,,; weight fabric
Here's how
t. Finish the raw edge of your hem any way you desire, (see overcasting, p. 99)
2. Measure, turn up your hem and pin.
NOTE; For light weight fabrics, you may need a double fold,
i ! When the
i _ needle
ii comesto
_: the right
3. Fold the material (bottom side out) on the edge to be stitched as shown, leaving 118"of the finished hem edge showing.
4. Turn the sliding guide screw so that the sliding guide is very close (1/16") to the left side of the blind hem foot.
5. Place the fold of the hem against the sliding guide so that the 1/8" extending edge shows on the right. The tong zigzag
stitch should barely pierce the folded edge of the fabric, but still sew on the 1/8" extended edge. See at left for proper
stitch appearance.
6. After hemming, press both sides of the finished hem. The right side of the garment will show only the blind stitches.
HeEpful hint
Hemming thin fabrics:
Reduce pressure on the presser foot to avoid a distinct line.
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