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Blind Hemming
Machine setting
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Stitch pattern: E or F
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Stitch width:
2 – 3
e
Stitch length:
2 – 3
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Thread tension:A
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Presser foot:
Blind hemming foot G
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On heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge
should be overcast first.
Fold the hem under the fabric as illustrated for fine or
medium fabrics.
Fold a hem with the wrong side up forming a 1/8”
(0.5 cm) allowance.
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Wrong side of the fabric
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1/4” (0.5 cm)
e
Heavy weight fabric
r
Fine and medium weight fabric
x
Place the fabric so that the needle just pierces the
folded edge when the needle comes over the extreme
left side.
Lower the presser foot.
c
Turn the screw to align the guide on the foot with the
folded edge so that the needle just pierces the fold.
If the needle pierces too far left, move the guide
slightly to the left.
If the needle misses the fold, move the guide slightly
to the right.
Sew slowly while guiding the folded edge along the
guide.
t
Screw
y
Guide
u
Folded edge
v
Open and press the fabric after sewing is finished.
i
Right side of the fabric
NOTE:
If the needle drops too far left, the stitches will be
apparent on the right side of the fabric.
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