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APPLICATIONS OF THE BLIND HEM STITCH
BLIWD
HEMMING
The
blind
hem
stitch
provides
a
durable
hem
linish
that
is
almost
invisible
on
garments,
drapes,
.ind
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
tiem will never need repairing.
_A__A_
Procedure:
•
Prepare
raw
edge
of
hem
in
desired
manner,
such
as
overcast,
1/4
inch
stitched
under,
pinked, hem tape, or just plain. (Step 1)
•
Fold
hem
up
desired
length.
Baste
or
pin
1/2
inch from upper edge. Press in place. (Step 2)
•
Fold hem back toward right side of fabric leav
ing about 1/4 inch extended. (Step 3)
•
Adjust
your
stitch
width
and
needle
position
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.
•
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
h.istmg
stitch
along
the
raw
edge
of
the
hem.
At
ir,
ironing
board,
fold
up
the
hem,
matching
the
.cums.
Ease
in
the
excess
fabric
by
pulling
on
hasting
thread.
Press
with
steam,
then
apply
iicrn
tape.
Baste
or
pin
hem
1/2
inch
from
taped
• then continue into step 3.
Pattern:
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Length: 1-2
Width:
3-5
Feed Dog:
AA.
Pressure: Normal
Foot: All Purpose
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