Blind Hem - Bernina Virtuosa 153 Instruction Manual & Sewing Manual

Blind hem

18 Blind hem
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
wrong side of fabric
right side of fabric
Stitch: Blind hem No. 7
Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected
Thread: cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Blind stitch foot No. 5
Blind hem
for invisible hems in medium to heavy cotton, wool and
blended fabrics
Preparation
· neaten raw edges
· prepare seam as for sewing by hand
· place work under the presser foot (see drawing)
Sewing
· the needle should just pierce the edge of the fold (same
as hand sewing)
· adjust the stitch width to suit the fabric
· after sewing about 10 cm (4"), check both sides of
fabric and adjust width again if necessary
wrong side of fabric
TIP
Fine stitch width adjustment
· guide the folded edge evenly along the metal guide on
the foot = even depth