Closed Overlock Stitch; Blind Hems - Singer HD 6700C Instruction Manual

Closed Overlock Stitch

The closed overlock stitch can be used for sewing medium to
heavier weight stretch fabrics.
Use this stitch to hem stretch fabrics (A) and for belt loops (B).
Fold a hem to the wrong side and stitch with closed overlock
stitch from the right side. Trim away excess fabric.

Blind Hems

The blind hem stitch is used to make invisible hems on skirts,
trousers and home décor projects. There are two types of blind
hem; one is recommended for medium to heavy woven fabric
(1), the other for medium to heavy stretch fabric (2).
• Finish the raw edge of the hem if sewing on a woven fabric.
There is no need to finish the raw edge first on most knits.
• Fold and press the hem allowance to the wrong side.
• Fold the hem back on itself so approximately 3/8" (1 cm) of
the finished edge extends beyond the fold. The wrong side
of your project should now be facing up.
• Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the fold runs
along edge guide (A).
• When the needle swings into the fold it should catch a
small amount of fabric. If the stitches are visible on the
right side, adjust edge guide (A) by turning the adjusting
screw (B) until the stitch that catches the hem just barely
shows.
Set up for closed overlock stitch
A
F
(1) (2)
Set up for blind hem
B
Woven fabric
Right side of fabric
5.0 2.5 3–5
B
3.50 1.5–2.0 3–5
A
Stretch fabric
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