Brother PC-420 - Manual (Page 83)

Blind Hem Stitching 77
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Adjust the stitch width until the needle
slightly catches the fold of the hem.
1 Needle drop point
1 Stitch width
■ If the needle catches too much of the hem
fold
The needle is too far to the left.
Press
(of the arrow keys) to decrease the
stitch width so that the needle slightly catches
the fold of the hem.
1 Wrong side of fabric
2 Right side of fabric
■ If the needle does not catch the hem fold
The needle is too far to the right.
Press
(of the arrow keys) to increase the
stitch width so that the needle slightly catches
the fold of the hem.
1 Wrong side of fabric
2 Right side of fabric
• For details on changing the stitch width,
refer to “Adjusting the Stitch Width and
Length” (page 55).
7
Sew with the fold of the hem against the
presser foot guide.
8
Remove the basting stitching.
1 Wrong side of fabric
2 Right side of fabric
Memo
● For best results when sewing stretch fabrics,
decrease the pressure of the presser foot. For
details, refer to “Adjusting the pressure of
the presser foot” (page 39).
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