SINGER W431 - Manual (Page 35)

BLIND HEM STITCH
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. (Step
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(2) Fold hem up desired length. Baste or pin 1/2
inch from upper edge. Press in place. ,(Step 2)
(3) Fold hem back toward right side of fabric
leaving about 1/4 inch extended. (Step 3)
(4) Guide the fold of the fabric into the center
cut of the presser foot so that the zigzag bite
of the stitch comes just slightly to the left of
the center cut of the presser foot. The
straight stitches or narrowest zigzag 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, 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" from taped edge,
then continue into step 3.
Selector:
Length: 1—2
Width: 0-1
Feed Dog: UP
Pressure: Full
Foot: All Purpose
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