Blind Hem - Bernina Artista 185 Manual

Blind hem

Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
wrong side of fabric
right side of fabric
Stitch: Blindstitch No. 9
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton, polyester, or silk
up (sewing position)
Blindstitch foot No. 5
Blind hem
· for invisible hems in medium to heavy cotton, wool and
mixed fiber fabrics
Preparation
· finish the raw edges as desired
· fold the hem and baste or pin in place
· fold the garment back over the right side of the fabric
to expose the finished lower edge
· place the work under the presser foot (see drawing)
with the guide positioned against the folded back
fabric
Sewing
· the needle should just pierce the edge of the fold
· adjust the stitch width to suit the fabric
· after sewing about 10 cm (4"), check both sides of
fabric and adjust the stitch width if necessary
wrong side of fabric
TIP
Fine stitch width adjustment
· guide the raw edge along the guide on the foot to keep
the stitch depth even
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