Singer 4423CL Instruction Manual page 43

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Blind Hem

For hems on curtains, trousers, skirts, etc.

Blind hem for stretch fabrics.

Blind hem for firm fabrics.

Set the stitch length dial with the range shown on the

diagram at the right. Blind hems, however, are normally sewn

with a longer stitch length setting.

a setting appropriate for the weight/type of fabric being sewn,

within the range shown in the diagram on the right of the

page. Generally, a narrower stitch is used for lighter weight

fabrics, and a wider stitch is used for heavier weight fabrics.

Sew a test first to make sure the machine settings are

appropriate for the fabric.

Blind Hem:

Turn up the hem to the desired width and press. Fold back

(as shown in Fig. 1) against the right side of the fabric with

the top edge of the hem extending about 7 mm (1/4") to the

right side of the folded fabric.

Start to sew slowly along the fold, so that the needle drops

through the edge of the fold. (2)

Unfold the fabric when hemming is completed and press.

Note:

To make blind hem sewing even easier, use a blind hem

foot, available from your SINGER retailer. (See page 10

for part number)

Set the stitch width dial at

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