Blind Hem Stitch - Singer SC220 Instruction Manual

BLIND HEM STITCH

The blind hem stitch is primarily used for hemming curtains,
trousers, skirts, etc.
Settings: Presser foot - Blind Hem Foot (H)
Thread Tension Control: 4
– –Regular blind stitch for woven fabrics
– –Elastic blind stitch for stretch fabrics
1. First finish the raw edge. Do this by turning it under on
fine fabrics or overcasting it on medium to heavyweight
fabrics.
Then turn the hem up the required depth, press and pin in
place.
2. Now fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side up.
3. Place the fabric under the foot. Turn the handwheel
towards you 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 guide (B) on the Blind Hem Foot (A) so
that the needle just pierces the fabric fold and the guide
just rests against the fold.
NOTE: For a narrower or wider blind hem, first
manually adjust the length and width controls
to your desired length and width. Then adjust
the guide on the foot.
Sew slowly, guiding the fabric carefully along the edge of the guide.
4. When completed, the stitching is almost invisible on the right side of
the fabric.
NOTE: It takes practice to sew blind hems.
Always make a sewing test first.
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STARTING TO SEW
Medium to heavyweight fabric
Under side
Under side
Fine fabric
Under side
Under side
Top side