Basic Stitching; Blind Hem Stitching - Brother lx3125 Operation Manual

Basic stitching

Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams.
Two stitches are available for basic stitching.
Number on dial Stitch name
Straight stitch
6 7 8 9 10
(Center needle
position)
11
Straight stitch
(Left needle
position)
a Baste or pin together the fabric pieces.
b Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching"
(page 22).
c
Lower the needle into the fabric at the
beginning of the stitching.
d Start sewing.
• For details, refer to "Starting to sew"
(page 23).
e
When sewing is finished, cut the thread.
• For details, refer to "Starting to sew"
(page 23).

Blind hem stitching

You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge
of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers,
without the stitch showing.
Application
Number
Attaching
on dial
zippers, basic
stitching, and
sewing gathers
or darning, etc.
Basic stitching,
sewing gathers
a
or pintucks, etc.
b
Stitch name
12
Stretch blind Blind hem stitching on
Stitch stretch fabrics.
Reverse the skirt or pants.
a Right side of fabric
b Bottom side
Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the
hem, and press.
<Seen from the side>
a Wrong side of fabric
b Right side of fabric
Application
3
28