SINGER W510 - Manual (Page 46)

X X . A P P L I C A T I O N S O F T H E S T R E T C H B L I N D H E M
HEMMING
The stretch blind hem stitch gives a
stretchy, durable hem finish to knit
fabrics. The two tiny zigzag stitches
enable the hem to stretch with the fabric.
It may also prevent woven fabrics from
raveling. Proceed as for the regular blind
hem stitch on page 32. (Fig. 130)
Pattern:
Length: 2
Width; 2-3
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure; Normal
Foot: All Purpose
Needle Position: M
or R
130
EDGING
The stretch blind hem stitch can be used
as an edging, like the blanket stitch done
by hand. By using a fairly short stitch
length, the stitches lie very close together.
It can be used for overcasting and finish­
ing the edges of tablecloths, napkins and
ruffles. The edge may be turned up about
14 inch and then overcast with the stretch
blind hem. Cord or pearl cotton may be
used to give a raised effect to the stitches.
(Fig. 131) Simply place 2—4 strands of
pearl cotton or embroidery floss under
the foot and stitch over It.
Pattern uiW«
Length: '/2
Width: 5
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure: Normal
Foot; Embroidery
Needle Position: M
or R
EYELASH BUTTONHOLE
A unique way of reinforcing buttonholes
on loosely woven fabrics or buttonholes
in which the stitches have been accidently
cut, is to overcast them with a short
stretch blind hem stitch (Fig. 132) Over­
cast each side of the buttonhole so the far
right stitch falls into the opening of the
buttonhole and the small zigzag stitches
cover the previous buttonhole side. On
completion of one side of the buttonhole,
pivot the fabric with the needle at the far
right in the opening of the buttonhole at
the bartack. Sew up the other side in the
same manner.
Pattern:
Length: ’/2
Width: 5
Feed Dog; Up
Pressure; Normal
Foot; Embroidery
Needle Position; IV!
or R
132
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