Blindstitch hem – SINGER CG-590-WORKBOOK COMMERCIAL GRADE User Manual

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Blindstitch Hem


A Blindstitch Hem is a fast way to finish hems securely on skirts or pants.
It also makes a great choice when hemming large projects such as
curtains or bed skirts. Use matching thread to help the stitches blend into the
fabric, hence becoming “blind” or invisible.


Machine Set-Up:
Set-up for Step 1 (to finish raw edges)
Stitch:

Zigzag

Stitch

Pattern Selector:

A

Stitch Length:

1.0

Stitch Width:

3

Presser Foot:

Blindstitch Hem Foot

Needle Position:

Center


Set-up for Step 2 (to baste the fold)
Stitch:

Straight

Stitch

Pattern Selector:

A

Stitch Length:

4

Stitch Width:

0

Tension Dial:

2

Presser

Foot: Standard

Foot

Needle Position: Center

Set-up for Step 3 (to create the hem)
Stitch:

Blindstitch

Pattern Selector:

B

Stitch Length:

2-3

Stitch Width

3-4

Tension Dial:

2

Presser Foot: Blindstitch Hem Foot
Needle Position:

Center

Materials:
Medium weight woven fabric

Procedure:

Sew a Zigzag to finish one of the fabric’s raw edges.

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