Kenmore 385. 17622 User Manual
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Blind Hemming
Set the Machine
Stitch
Selector release
Stitch selector
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
Stitch length
control 1 to 3
Zigzag foot
J
NOTE: Be sure to slide back the
selector release to the "SEW"
position.
Light
Weight
Fabric
Heavy
Weight
Fabric
1/4"
1.
Finish the raw edge of your hem any way you desired. (See Overcasting,
p.
26)
2.
Measure, turn up your hem and pin._________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: For light weight fabrics, you may need a double foid.
3.
Fold the material (wrong side out) on the edge to be stitched, as shown, leaving 1 /4" of the finished hem edge showing.
4.
Place garment under presser foot in such a manner that straight stitches will be sewn on extended edge. The zigzag stitci
should just catch the fold of the garment.
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5.
After hemming, press both sides of the finished hem. The top side of the garment will show only the blind stitches.
NOTE: The blind hem stitch also can be used for Lace Work, (See p. 29)
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