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Blind Hemming (Models 12781, 12681 and 12581)
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Set the Machine
Stitch Stitch selector
(Regular)
Top thread tension Stitch length
control 1 to 4 control 1 to 3
Zigzag foot
Set the Machine
S_tjtch........ St=i'_chs_e_or_
_-- _.... _ ......
Top thread tension Stitch length
control 1 to 4 control 1 to 3
foot
Light
Fabric
1/4"
There are two blind hem stitches on your machine. The regular blind hem isused for woven fabrics. The stretch blind hem is
wider and will "give" and isused for knit and stretch fabrics.
1. Finish the raw edge of your hem any way you desired. (See Overcasting, p. 24)
2. Measure, turn up your hem and pin.
NOTE: For light weight fabrics, you may need a double fold.
3. Fold the material (wrong side out) on the edgeto bestitched, asshown, leaving 1/4" of the finished hem edge showing.
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NOTE: The stretch blind hem stitch also can be used for Lace Work. (See p. 2_66)
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