Blind Hem; Vari-Overlock - Bernina Industrial 950 Instruction Manual

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Practical
sewing
Blind hem
Preparation
Prepare
the
hem
as
for
hand sewing,
ie
neaten
the raw
edge, baste
and
press
Use
fine thread for
fine
fabrics
Folding
the
hem
Va
ri-Overlock
Blind
hem
foot
(016)
Stitch converter:
1
-20
Stitch selector:2
Stitch
width: 2
1/2
Stitch length:
21l2
Needle
position: right
Sewing test
Sew
slowly until the
need-
le
moves
to the
left
Turn
the handwheel
to
check
that the
needle catches
the edge of the fabric
lf
necessary,
correct the
stitch width
Overlock
foot
470
Stitch converter:
'1
-20
Stitch selector:
7
Stitch
width:
4
Stitch length:
'1
-2
Needle
position: right
Tip
Hold
the fabric
back
slight-
ly
while sewing and guide
the folded edge
evenly
along
the
guide on the
foot
Lo
avoid uneven
stit-
ches
Stretchy overlock
seam
for fine, soft
knits,
e
g
silk
jersey, tricot,
etc
The
overlock stitch
is
ideal
for
neatening
and sewing
seams
and
hems
in
one
operation
The needle should
just
go over
the edge of the fabric
for
neatening
Note:
Use a
perfect needle!
Blunt
needles
will
damage
the loops and
cause holes.