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Blind Stitch Hemming
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Pattern selector:
E or F
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Presser foot:
Zigzag foot
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Thread tension:
1–4
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Stitch length:
1–4
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Hem guide
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Lightweight fabric
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Heavyweight fabric
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Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
On heavyweight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge
should be overcast first. Then fold the hem, as
illustrated leaving 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) of the hem edge
showing.
Lower the presser foot, then loosen the foot
holder screw to place the hem guide between
the screw and the shank of foot holder.
Tighten the screw making sure the wall of hem
guide is placed in the middle of the toes of the
presser foot.
Raise the presser foot and place the fabric
under the foot so that the fold rests against the
wall of hem guide.
Lower the foot, then stitch slowly for better
control so that the zigzag stitches fall on the
hem allowance and pierce the fold.
While sewing, make sure the fold runs along the
wall of hem guide.
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1/4˝ (0.6 cm)
1/4˝ (0.6 cm)
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