SINGER S18 STUDIO Instruction Manual - Manual (Page 56)

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Blind Hem
Machine Setting
Stitch pattern: 04 or 05 (Mode 3)
Thread tension: 1-4
Presser foot:
Blind hem foot G
Foot pressure: 3
Select the pattern 04 for woven fabrics or pattern 05 for
stretch fabrics.
The stitch width of the blind hem stitch patterns 04 and 05
is adjusted by the needle drop position.
The stitch width of the blind hem stitch patterns 04 and 05
is permanent. The patterns 04 and 05 cannot be changed,
but the needle drop position will move.
How to fold the fabric
Fold the fabric to make a hem as shown.
1 Heavy fabric
2 Fine to medium fabric
3 3/16”-1/4” (0.4 -0.7cm)
4 Overcasted edge of fabric
5 Wrong side of fabric
Select the help button for an on screen picture to help
you remember how to fold the fabric for a blind hem when
manual is not close.
Select the help ? button for an on screen picture to help
you remember how to fold the fabric for a blind hem when
manual is not close.
Set up to test blind hem settings
Always test the settings for a buttonhole on a piece of the
fabric being used. Position the fabric so that the fold comes
to the left side of the guide on the foot.
Lower the presser foot.
Adjust the position of the needle swing with the stitch width
adjusting button so that the needle just pierces the folded
edge of the fabric when the needle comes over to the left
side.
Sew guiding the fold along the guide.
4 Guide on the foot
5 Fold
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3 3
4
5 5
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5
Heavy fabric Light fabric