Delta MD 11871 Manual page 31

Blind stitch for blind hemming
Sewing foot................................... Standard foot with guiding plate
....................................................................................... or blind stitch foot
Stitch type ............................................................................................ 7 – 8
Stitch length .........................................................................................1 – 3
Upper thread tension ........................................................................4 – 6
Use a thread colour that exactly matches the fabric.
If you are sewing very light or transparent fabrics, use a transparent nylon thread.
1. Fold the fabric as illustrated.
2. Fit the guiding plate or use the blind stitch foot.
3. Sew on the fold, as illustrated. The straight stitches should be on the hem,
and only the points of the zigzag stitches should extend into the upper fold
of the fabric.
4. Remove the fabric from the machine and straighten it out.
The folded-out fabric now has a blind-hem.
Note: You can adjust the edge guide to the crease line of the outer fabric by
turning the screw of the foot.
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Model Number: MD 11871
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