Singer 7442 Instruction Manual page 42

BLINDHEM STITCH
The blindhem stitch is primarily used for hemming
curtains, trousers, skirts, etc.
Settings : Presser foot - Blind stitch foot
: Thread Tension Control: AUTO
- Regular blind stitch for normal firm fabrics
- Elastic blind stitch for soft, stretchable fabrics
1. First finish the raw edge. Do this by turning it under on fine
fabrics or overcasting it on medium to heavyweight fabrics.
Then turn the hem up the required depth, press and pin in
place.
2. Now fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side up.
3. Place the fabric under the foot. Turn the handwheel
towards you by hand until the needle swings fully to the
left. It should just pierce the fold of the fabric. If it does not,
adjust the guide (B) on the Blindhem Foot (A) so that the
needle just pierces the fabric fold and the guide just rests
against the fold.
NOTE: For a narrower or wider blindhem, first manually
adjust the length and width controls to your desired
length and width. Then adjust the guide on the foot.
Sew slowly, guiding the fabric carefully along the edge
of the guide.
4. When completed, the stitching is almost invisible on the
right side of the fabric.
NOTE: it takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make
a sewing test first.
Medium to heavyweight fabric
Material de peso medic a 3esado
Tissus moyens et Iourds
under side / _Under
Reverso ,,_ 4 * Reverse
Envers Envers
Fine fabric
Material fine
Tissus fins
Envers
Under side
Reverse
Envers
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