How To Sew An Overlock Blindhem; How To Sew A Pin Tucks - Baby Lock Diana BL480A Instruction And Reference Manual

How to Sew an Overlock Blind Hem
The excess fabric is trimmed and the hem is sewn and the raw
edges are overlocked in one operation.
The overlock blind hem is best suited for sewing knit wear. It
provides a durable finish that is almost invisible.
1 Use right needle and adjust machine for a narrow 3-thread
overlock stitch. (See page 42)
Note: The three-thread flatlock stitch can also be used.
(See page 43)
Set the stitch length dial at 4.
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Fold the hem to the wrong side of the fabric, then back to the
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right side with 6 mm (1/4 inch) beyond the fold.
4 Stitch on the extended hem edge, allowing the machine needle
to barely catch the edge of the fold.
Note:
An optional blindhem foot is available.
How to Sew Pin Tucks
Sew decorative pin tucks on the fabric before cutting out the
garment.
Use right needle and adjust machine for a narrow 3-thread
overlock stitch. (See page 42)
Note:
The rolled hem can also be used for this
Place the movable upper knife in the nonworking position.
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(See page 10)
Mark the fabric with the desired number of pin tucks using a
water-soluble fabric marker.
(See page 67)
technique.
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