SINGER 2001 TouchTronic - Manual (Page 92)

The most common use of the zig-zag blindstitch is for hemming stretch fabrics. This
stitch provides a flexible and durable hem finish. The zig-zag blindstitch is also an
effective stitch in border designs.
ZIG-ZAG BLINDSTITCH
Zig-Zag Blindstitch Hems
Zig-zag blindstitching provides a flexible and
durable hem finish that is almost invisible. It is
best suited to straight or slightly curved hems
on stretch fabrics. Programmed stitch width of
the zig-zag blindstitch is narrower than other
stitch patterns in order to be more suitable for
the application.
• Stitch: zig-zag blindstitch
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• Stitch width: programmed or to suit application
or fabric
• Stitch iength: programmed or to suit appiication
or fabric
• Generai purpose needie piate
• Generai 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. Be sure the
underside of guide clears slide plate and
front of the foot. Tighten screw with coin.
2. Prepare hem in the usual way. Baste the
hem. Place the basting at least 1/2-inch
(1.3cm) below edge of hem allowance to
avoid catching flange of the guide as you
stitch.
3. With the wrong side of the work uppermost,
turn the hem under, creating a soft fold
from the top edge of the 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 foot, stitch so that narrow zig-zag
stitches fall on hem allowance and wider
zig-zag stitches pierce the soft fold. Adjust
stitch width if necessary. While stitching,
guide the hem edge in a straight line and
feed the soft fold evenly against wall of
guide.
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