SINGER 2001 TouchTronic - Manual (Page 80)

The blindstitch has many practical and functional uses. Its most common use pro­
vides a durable hem finish. The ladder seam, as described on the next page, is one
creative application of the blindstitch. However, the creative ways one might apply
this stitch are unending.
BLINDSTITCH
Blindstitch Hems
Blindstitching provides a durable hem finish
that is almost invisible. It is best suited to
straight or slightly curved hems. Programmed
stitch width of the blindstitch is narrower than
other stitch patterns in order to be more suita­
ble for the application. Taped, bound, or
turned hem edges can also be blindstitched
with equal ease.
• Stitch: blindstitch
• Stitch width: programmed or to suit application
or fabric
• Stitch length: programmed or to suit application
or fabric
• General purpose needle plate
• General purpose foot
• Blindstitch hem guide
1. Raise presser foot, loosen screw, and slip
blindstitch hem guide from the front be­
tween screw and shank of foot. Make sure
underside of the guide clears the slide plate
and front of foot. Tighten screw with coin.
2. Prepare hem in the usual way. It is advisa­
ble to baste the hem. Place the basting at
least 1/2-inch (1.3cm) below the edge of
hem allowance to avoid catching the flange
of guide as you stitch.
3. With the wrong side of work uppermost,
turn the hem under, creating a soft fold
from the top edge of hem.
4. Position hem under the foot with the soft
fold resting against the wall of guide. Make
sure the flange of the guide is between soft
fold and top of hem, as shown.
5. Lower presser foot. Stitchsothatthestraight
stitches fall on the hem allowance and zig-zag
stitches pierce the soft fold of work. Adjust
stitch width if necessary. While stitching,
guide hem edge in a straight line and feed soft
fold evenly against wall of the guide.
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