Blind Hem Stitch; Shell Tuck - AEG NM-1714A User Manual

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Blind Hem Stitch

q Pattern selector:
w Presser foot:
e Thread tension:
r Stitch length:
z On heavyweight fabrics that ravel, the raw
edge should be overcast first. Then fold the
hem, as illustrated, leaving 1/4˝ (0.7 cm) of the
hem edge showing.
q Wrong side of the fabric
w 1/4˝ (0.7 cm)
[A] Heavy weight fabrics
[B] Fine or medium weight fabrics
x Position the fabric, so that the needle at its
leftmost position just pierces the edge of the
fold.
c Turn the guide screw to adjust the guide
aligning with the folded edge.
Sew along the folded edge guiding the fabric
so the needle catches the folded edge.
e Guide screw
r Guide
t Folded edge
v After hemming is completed, press together
both sides of the finished hem. The top side
of the fabric should show only the blind
stitches.

Shell Tuck

q Pattern selector:
w Presser foot:
e Thread tension:
r Stitch length:
Place the folded edge along the slot of foot.
The needle should fall off the edge of the fabric on
the right forming a tuck.
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E or F
Blin hem foot
1–3
2–3
G
Zigzag foot
6–8
2–3

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