SINGER 2210 Athena - Manual (Page 37)

Bllndstltching
Blind stitching provides a durat)le way to fin­
ish a horn and is presented as an instantly
selectable pattern as a convenience, ft takes
practice, however, so a test sample Is sug­
gested.
• Select blind stitch by pressing the ap­
propriate instant selection button.
• Prepare the hem by folding and pressing
as usual. If the hem is basted to hold It
in place, as shown, be sure to place the
basting at least 1/2 Inch (1.2 cm) below the
top edge of the hem allowance.
• With the wrong side of fabric up, turn the
hem under creating a soft fold from the
top'cdge of hem. Pin or baste all three lay­
ers together.
• Attach blind stitch presser foot to
machine as in Chapter 2.
• Position the hem under the presser foot
with the soft fold (1) resting against the
wall of the foot (2), as shown.
• Adjust the foot by turning the small knob
(3) to foake sure the straight stitches fall
on the edge of the hem and the zig-zag
stitches just pierce the soft fold.
tower the presser foot and begin sewing.
Guide the hem edge
m
a straight line
ami
feed the soft fold evenly against the wall
of the foot.
If pins were used, remove them im­
mediately before stitching.
DO NOT sew over pinsi
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