Stretch Blind Hem - ELNA 3210 Instruction Manual

Stretch Blind Hem

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Use this stitch to sew a blind hem on either knit or woven
fabrics. Elna invented the stretch blind hem in 1952.
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Finish the raw hem edge with a zigzag or 3-step
zigzag before sewing the blind hem. Fold up the hem
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allowance and press. Fold the hem under toward right
side of garment. Leave a 6.5-10 mm (1/4" to 3/8")
extension at the right.
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Position the fabric (wrong side up) so the folded edge 3
is to the left side of the guide 6 . Lower the presser foot.
Handturn the flywheel and sew a few narrow zigzag
stitches 7 on the extension (single layer).
When the needle begins swinging far left to catch the
folded edge, make sure it only catches one or two fibers
with the widest zigzag .
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3
If the guide needs adjustment; raise needle out of fabric,
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lift presser foot up, turn the adjustment nut and move
the guide to the right or left. Reposition fabric against
guide, check needle swing by turning flywheel, lower
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presser foot and sew hemline.
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NOTE: If the needle catches too much of the fold, the
stitches will show on the right side.
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