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APPLICATIONS
OF
THE
BLIND
HEM
STITCH
BLIND
HEMMING
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:
•
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
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
inch
from
taped
edge,
then
continue
into
step
3.
Pattern:
..A....&.
Length:
1-2
Width:
3-5
Feed
Dog:
IA
Pressure:
Normal
Foot:
All
Purpose
Pattern
Selector:
5
Step
1
Step
2
Step
3
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