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Utility Stitches
i
Lower the presser foot lever, and then start sewing.
A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn.
• If the stitching is sewn in a straight line
allowance will be about 5 mm (3/16 inch).
1
1 5 mm (3/16 inch)
Memo
• The side cutter can cut as much as one layer of 13-
oz. denim.
• After using the side cutter, clean it by removing any
lint or dust.
• If the side cutter can no longer cut fabric, use a
piece of cloth to apply a small amount of oil to the
cutting edge of the cutter.
Blind hem stitching
Secure the lower edge of skirts and pants with a blind hem.
Memo
• When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to
slide onto the arm or the length is too short, the
fabric will not feed and desired results may not be
achieved.
a
Turn the skirt or pants inside out.
b
a
c
b
Fold the lower edge of fabric to the desired length to
be hemmed and then press.
2
4
1
2
1
3
2
1
3
<Seen
from the side>
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, the seam
1 Wrong side of fabric
2 Right side of fabric
3 Lower edge of fabric
1 Wrong side of fabric
2 Right side of fabric
3 Lower edge of fabric
4 Desired length for hem
<Thick fabric>
<Normal fabric>
c
Using tailor's chalk, mark the fabric about 5 mm (3/16
inch) from the edge of the fabric, and then baste it.
3
5
6
4
1
2
2
1
2
1
<Seen from the side>
d
Fold back the fabric inside along the basting.
5
3
4
6
1
2
1
1
7
<Seen from the side>
e
Unfold the edge of fabric, and position the fabric with
the wrong side facing up.
a
d
c
a
a
a
a f
e
b
a
<Seen from the side>
f
Attach blind stitch foot "R".
g
Select a stitch.
No.
2-01
Stitch
• For details, refer to "Stitch Chart" on page 49.
1 Wrong side of fabric
2 Right side of fabric
3 Lower edge of fabric
4 Desired length for hem
5 5 mm (3/16 inch)
6 Basting
<Thick fabric>
<Normal fabric>
1 Wrong side of fabric
2 Right side of fabric
3 Lower edge of fabric
4 Desired length for hem
5 5 mm (3/16 inch)
6 Basting
7 Basting point
<Thick fabric>
<Normal fabric>
1 Wrong side of fabric
2 Right side of fabric
3 Edge of fabric
4 Desired edge of hem
5 Basting point
6 Basting
<Thick fabric>
<Normal fabric>
2-02
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