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6. Attach edge guide (optional parts) to machine.
7.
Fold fabric in half with the wrong side facing up.
8.
Place fabric under the foot with the fold resting against the wall of edge guide. Adjust edge guide so
that it is positioned in the center of the seam width as shown in the sketch.
9.
When stitching is completed, unfold fabric and press the stitching from the underside of the fabric.
• 3-Thread blindstitching
Blindstitching provides a durable hem finish that is almost invisible. It is best suited for sewing cuffs on
knitwear and skirt hems.
Preparation
Remove left needle
Material
Throat plate
Thread tensions
Stitch length dial
Knit fabric
Ordinary overedge throat plate
Set tensions to normal sewing condition for 1 needle, 3 thread overedge stitching
(see page 11).
Set stitch length dial to 4—5.
With the underside up, place the threefold fabric under the foot with the soft fold resting against the wall
of edge guide as shown in the sketch. Lower the foot, and make a test sample to see that the needle will
pierce the edge of the fold. Adjust position of edge guide if necessary.
• Braiding by chaining-off
Chained-off braids can be used for making 3 ply or 4 ply braids.
To make chained-off braids, place movable knife in the non-operating position. Insert filler cord such as
woollen yarn or tape through hole in foot and chain-off.
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