SINGER W221N - Manual (Page 35)

BLIND НЕМ STITCH
The blind hem stitch provides a durable iiem
finish that is almost invisible on garments
drapes, and curtains. It is done easily with
straight or slightly curved hems. With a little
practice it will be a very quick and easy hem
application and the hem will never need re
pairing.
Procedure *
(1) Prepare raw edge of hem in desired manner,
such as overcast, 1/4
inch
stitched under
pinked, hem tape, or just plain. IStep 1)
12) Fold hem up desired length. Baste o'" P'" '
inch from upper edge. Press in р1ам. iSlep )
S3) Fold hem back toward right side of fabric
leaving about 1/4 inch extended. (Step 3)
¡4) Guide the fold of the fabric into the center
cut of the presser foot so that the zigzag bi e
of the stitch comes just slightly to the left to
the center cut of the presser foot and the
zigzag wide bite should catch just barely
into the fold of the fabric at the left.
S5) When stitching is completed, remove fabric
from machine and turn to right side. Press
completed hem.
When hemming an A-line skirt, place a machine
basting stitch along the raw edge of the hem.
an ironing board, fold up the hem, matching the
seams Ease in the excess fabric by pulling on
basing’ thread. Press with steam, then apply hem
tape. Baste or pin hem 1/2" from taped edge,
then continue into step 3.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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STEP 5
STEP 4
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