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APPLICATIONS OF THE BLIND HEM STITCH
BLIND HEMMING
The blind hem stitch provides a durable hem
finish that is almost invisible on garments, drapes,
and curtains. It is done easily with straight or
slightly curved hems. With a little practice it will
be a very quick and easy hem application and the
hem will never need repairing.
Procedure:
• Prepare raw edge of hem in desired manner,
such as overcast,1/4 inch stitched under,
pinked, hem tape, or just plain. (Step 1)
• Fold hem up desired length. Baste or pin 1/2
inch from upper edge. Press in place. (Step 2>
• Fold hem back toward right side of fabric leav
ing about 1/4 inch extended. (Step 3>
• Adjust your stitch width and needle position
so that the zigzag bite of the stitch just slightly
catches the fold of the fabric. The straight
stitches should be formed on the single
thickness of fabric, and the zigzag bite should
catch just barely into the fold of the fabric at
the left.
• When stitching is completed, remove fabric
from machine and turn to right side. Press
completed hem.
When hemming an A-line skirt, place a machine
basting stitch along the raw edge of the hem. At
an ironing board, fold up the hem, matching the
seams. Ease in the excess fabric by pulling on
basting thread. Press with steam, then apply
hem tape. Baste or pin hem 1/2 inch from taped
edge, then continue into step 3.
Pattern: ..A....&.
Length: 1-2
Width: 3-5
Feed Dog:
IA
Pressure: Normal
Foot: All Purpose
Pattern Selector: 5
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
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