SINGER W710 - Manual (Page 36)

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Step 1
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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. With a little 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 in desired
manner, such as overcast, 1/4 inch
stitched under, pinked, hem tape, or
just plain. (Fig. 96—Step 1)
(2) Fold hem up desired length. Baste or
pin 1/2 inch from upper edge. Press
in place. (Fig. 96—Step 2)
(3) Fold hem back toward right side of
fabric leaving about 1/4 inch extend­
ed. (Fig. 96—Step 3)
(4) Adjust your stitch width and needle
position (Fig. 97} 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.
(5) When stitching is completed, (Fig. 98)
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. 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 into step 3.
Pattern: AA
Length; 2—2%
Width: 2-4
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure; Normai
Foot: Ail Purpose
Needle Position; R or M
HEMMING
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