SINGER 319K User Manual
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BLIND STITCHED HEM FINISHED WITH SEAM TAPE
Fig. 132. Seam Tape Basted to Hem
Edge Before Blind Stitching
Hems in skirts, dresses or coats have extra width at the top
of the hem which must be considered. When the garment is
flared or circular, there is more fullness in the hem than in
straight cut styles. This fullness must be controlled before
the hem is finished, if a smooth hem is to result.
After the length of the garment is marked, pin and baste
with silk thread one-quarter inch from crease of hem. Press,
to shape hem allowance, then measure and cut hem to
desired width.
Control fullness by placing a line of straight stitching one-
quarter inch from top edge of hem and draw bobbin thread,
easing fullness and shaping top of hem to garment. Steam
to shrink excess fullness.
Baste and stitch seam tape along this quarter inch control
thread. Hand baste through center of seam tape in prepara
tion for Blind Stitching.
Position hem against feed with inside of garment rolled to
the left to form a soft fold at basting line. Blind Stitch hem
with the machine equipped as follows:
Use: All-purpose Throat Plate and Presser Foot
Central to Left Needle Position
1 to 3 Bight
12 to 25 Stitch
Blind Stitch Disc No. 3
Fi^ 133. Blind Stitching Hem
Finished with Seam Tape