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w
e
q
[A]
q
w
[B]
q
w
w
e
q
q
Pattern selector:
E or F
w
Presser foot:
Blind hem foot
e
Thread tension:
1–3
Blind Hem Stitch
z
On heavyweight fabrics that ravel, the raw
edge should be overcast first. Then fold the
hem, as illustrated, leaving 1/4
˝
(0.7 cm) of the
hem edge showing.
q
Wrong side of the fabric
w
1/4
˝
(0.7 cm)
[A] Heavy weight fabrics
[B] Fine or medium weight fabrics
v
After hemming is completed, press together
both sides of the finished hem. The top side
of the fabric should show only the blind
stitches.
q
Pattern selector:
G
w
Presser foot:
Zigzag foot
e
Thread tension:
6–8
Shell Tuck
x
Position the fabric, so that the needle at its
leftmost position just pierces the edge of the
fold.
c
Turn the guide screw to adjust the guide
aligning with the folded edge.
Sew along the folded edge guiding the fabric
so the needle catches the folded edge.
e
Guide screw
r
Guide
t
Folded edge
e
r
t
Use a lightweight fabric (tricot, for example).
Fold and stitch on the bias.
When the needle swings to the right, allow the
needle to just clear the folded edge of the fabric.
After stitching, open the fabric and iron press the
tucks flat to one side.
NOTE:
Increase the needle thread tension to form
prominent tucks.
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