Sears 385. 12714 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Blind Hemming
Stitch
(Regular}
Top thread tension
contro_ l to 4
f
Set the Machine
Stitch selector
(Model 12714)
(ModeI 11607)
Stitch length
control / to 3
Set the Machine
Stitch Stitch selector
(Stretch)
(Modet 12714)
Top thread tension
control I to 4
CJ
(Model 1t607)
Stitch length
control 1 to 3
1/4"'
Ligh
Weight
Fabric 114"
Heavy
Weight
Fabric
There are two biind hem stttches on your machine. The regular blind hem _sused for woven fabrics, The stretch blind hem is
w_der and will "gwe" and is used for kmt and stretch fabrics.
1, Fimsh the raw edge of your hem any way you desired. (See Overcasting, p. 27)
2. Measure, turn up your hem and p_n.
NOTE: For light wmght fabrics, you may need a double fold.
3, Fold the material (wrong side out) on the edge to be stitched, as shown, leaving !/4" of the fimshed hem edge showing.
4. Place garment under presser foot in such a manner that straight stitches wiil be sewn on extended edge. The zigzag stitch
should just catch the fold of the garment.
5. After hemming, press both sides of the finished hem. The top side of the garment will show oniy the blind stitches.
NOTE: The blind hem stttch also can be used for Lace Work. (See p. 28)
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