Applications ofthe blind hemstitch, Blind hemming, Hi; f e a – SINGER W1260 User Manual

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APPLICATIONS OFTHE BLIND HEMSTITCH

BLIND HEMMING

Tha blind hem stitch

provides a durable hem

nish

that is

almost

invisible on garments, drapes,

d cunains. It is done easily with straight or

Slightly

curved hems. With a linie practice it will

be a very quick and easy hem application and the

hem will never need

repairing.

Procedure:

• Prepare

raw edge of hem in desired manner

such as overcast. 1/4 inch stitched under,

pinked, hem tape, or just plain. (Step

1

)

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Fold hem up desired length. Baste or pin 1/2

inch from upper edge. Press in place. (Step 2)

back toward right side of fabric

leav­

ing about

1/4

inch

extended. (Step 3)

your stitch width and needle position

so

that the zigzag bite of the stitch just slightly

catches

the fold of the fabric. The straight

stitches should be formed on the single
thickness of fabric, and the zigzag bite should

catch just barely into the fold of the fabric at

the left.

> When stitching is completed, remove fabric

from machine and turn to right side. Press
completed hem.

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When

hemming an A-line skirt, place a machine

basting stitch along the raw edge of the hem. At

an ironing board, fold up the hem, matching the

seams. Ease in the excess fabric by pulling on
basting thread. Press with steam, then apply
hem tape. Baste or pin hem 1/2 inch from taped
■■dne, then continue into step

3

.

Pattern: Jot.

Length: 1-2

Width: 3-5
Feed Dog:

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Pressure; Normal
Foot: All Purpose
Pattern Selector: 4

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