Blind Hem Stitching - Brother 885-403 Operation Manual

d When sewing is finished, cut the thread.
• For details, refer to "Starting to sew"
(page 23).

Blind hem stitching

You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge
of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers,
without the stitch showing.
Stitch width 3-5
Stitch length 2-3
Needle position R
Presser foot Zigzag
Needle Single
a
Both the upper and lower threads should be
the same color as the fabric.
b Fold back the fabric to the desired location of
the hem (a). Then, fold the edge of the fabric
(b). Leave a 6 mm (1/4") overlap at the edge.
a
c
d
b
Sew 5-6 stitches on the fold using the R needle
position, a straight stitch (0 width) and stitch
length of 3-4. Quickly set the width to 2-3,
sew 1 stitch and set the width back to 0.
Repeat.
When the fabric is unfolded, you will have a
Blind Stitch hem.
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