SINGER 8019 - Manual (Page 40)

Blindstitch Hems
(only 8007 and 8019)
Blindstitching provides a durable hem finish
that is almost invisible. It is best suited to
straight hems. Taped, bound, turned, or un­
finished hem edges can be blindstitched with
equal ease. Blindstitching takes a little prac­
tice, however, so make a test sample first.
• Pattern Group: Yellow
• Stitch Width: To suit fabric
• Needle Position:
J* [X] «1
• Stitch Length: 1 to 2.5
• Zig-Zag Presser Foot
• Zig-Zag Needle Plate
• Blindstitch Hem Guide
1. Mark, turn, and press hem in the usual way.
2. Baste a guideline at least 1.3cm (1/2") from
the top edge of the hem so that the basting
will not be caught by theflangeof the blind­
stitch hem guide.
3. Attach the blindstitch hem guide to the
presser bar (see Page 5).
4. With the work wrongsideupandthebulkof
the fabric to the left, turn the hem under,
creating a soft fold about 6mm (1/4") from
top edge of the hem.
5. Position the hem under the presser foot
with the flange on the front of the guide
resting on the 6mm (1/4") hem edge and
the soft fold against the wall of the flange.
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Stitch so that straight stitches fall on the
hem edge and the sideward stitches pierce
the soft fold. While stitching, feed the soft
fold against thewall of theflangeand guide
the hem edge in a straight line.
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