Singer 3116 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
* The blindhem foot is an optional accessory not supplied
with this machine.
For hems, curtains, trousers, skirts, etc.
Blind hem/ lingerie for firm fabrics.
Set the machine as illustrated in a, b and c.
It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing
test first.
Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side uppermost (1).
Place the fabric under the foot. Turn the handwheel
forwards by hand until the needle swings fully to the left. It
should just pierce the fold of the fabric. If it does not, adjust
the stitch width accordingly (2).
If using the optional blindhem foot, adjust the guide (3) by
turning the knob (4) so that the guide just rests against the
fold.
Sew slowly, guiding the fabric carefully along the edge of
the guide.
It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing
test first.
Note:
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Blind hem/ Lingerie stitch
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2
4
3
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b c
a