Applications of the blind hem stitch – SINGER W1213 User Manual
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Applications of the Blind Hem Stitch
Hemming
The blind hem stitch provides a durable hem
finish
that
is
almost
invisible
on
garments
drapes,
and
curtains.
It
is
done
easily
with
straight or slightly curved hems, ^ith a littk
practice it will be a very quick and easy hem
application
and
the
hem
will
never
need
repairing.
Procedure;
.
(1)
Prepare
raw
edge
of
hem
“
desired
manner,
such
as
overcast,
1/4
men
stitched under, pinked, hem tape, or just
plain.
(Fig.92-Stepl)
Fold hem up desired length.
Baste or pin 1/2 inch from upper edge.
Press in place. (Fig.92—Step2)
,, , .
(3) Fold hem back toward right side of fabric
leaving about 1/4 inch extended.
(Fig.92-Step3)
(4)
Adjust
your
stitch
width
and
neeuie
position
(Fig.93)
so
that
the
zigzag
i
e
of the stitch comes just slightly to the lett
of
the
center
cut
of
the
presser
foot
Then the fold of the fabne may be guided
into the center cut of the presser foot tor
a
perfect
hem.
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
(S')
When
stitching
is
completed,
(Fig.94)
remove fabric from machine and turn to
right side. Press completed hem.
When
hemming
an
A-line
skirt,
p
ace
a
machine basting stitch along the raw edge
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 edge, then continue in о
step 3.
Pattern - <1
Length - 2
Width - 2-3
Needle Position - M
Feed Dog - High
Pressure - 5
Foot - All Purpose
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