Blindstitching - Singer XL-6000 Instruction Manual

Blindstitching
Stitch pattern Presser foot to
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Blindstitching foot (D)
The Blindhem Stitch provides an easy and durable way to finish hems on skirts, dresses and
pants. It is also useful for Home Decoration with Curtains and Draperies.
The Blindhem Pattern "D" is a Special Stitch designed to work specifically with Presser Foot (D).
nstructions for use follow. Your sewing machine has two other Blindhem Patterns:
* Blindhem Pattern "A" (on Utility Screen 1) is designed to work with Presser Foot (A) and is fully
adjustable from 2.0 mm to 7.0mm stitch width.
* There is also a Stretch Blindhem Pattern located in the lower r_ght hand corner of the
Number one screen of Continuous Patterns. This Blindhem Pattern is highly useful with knits,
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First overcast rawedge.
2
Bast Hem in place.
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Fold fabric at basted line.
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Refer to page 32 for overcasting.
* Refer to page 33 for basting stitch.
0.5 cm to 0.6 cm
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Finished line
Overcast edge of fabric
should projects O.5 to 0.6 mm
from crease.
Position folded edge
5 against guide and sew.
6
Turn fabric over.
Be sure to place fold accu-
rately against presser foot
guide when sewing the blind
hem.
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side?
Finished line
Turn the fabric to the right
side, straighten and press if
necessary.
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