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Sewing
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Satin stitch
Satin stitch, a zigzag stitch in which the stitches are very close
together, is particularly suitable for appliqué, monograms, and
various decorative stitches.
Presser foot: ..................................................................................................Standard foot
Program: .....................................................................................................................K and L
Stitch length: ................................................................................................................0 to 1
TIP
Whenever you use this stitch, reduce the upper thread tension
slightly. The wider the stitch, the lower the upper thread tension
should be. If you are sewing very thin or soft fabrics, you should
place a thin piece of paper under the fabric and sew this too. This
prevents stitches being missed and the material gathering.
Blind stitch
TIP
Sewing blind stitch requires some practice and should be practised
on remnants of fabric before sewing.
For blind hemming.
Presser foot: ...................................................Standard foot with guide attachment
Program: ........................................................................................................................ E or F
Stitch length: ................................................................................................................0 to 1
Use a thread colour that exactly matches the fabric.
If you are sewing very light or transparent fabrics, use a transparent
nylon thread.
− In order to fi t the guide attachment, undo the screw (27) on the
presser foot holder and push the guide attachment under the
screw, as shown in the diagram.
− Tighten the screw again.
− Place the fabric down in front of you with the top facing down.
− Fold the seam allowance onto the underside of the fabric (A), as
shown in the diagram.
− Now fold the hem allowance onto the underside as well and pin
the seam allowance and hem allowance in place (see diagram
opposite).
− Then fold the entire blind hem over at the edge of the fabric, as
illustrated in the diagram. The edge of the fabric should overlap
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the seam allowance slightly.
− Sew carefully along the fold,
making sure that the straight stitches are sewn on the hem and
that the tips of each of the zigzag stitches only pierce the top
fold of the fabric.
If you are using the guide attachment, the seam fold must be
lined up exactly with the guide attachment.