Blind Hem - Bernette Chicago 7 Instruction Manual

Blind Hem

9 : Blind hem/ lingerie for firm fabrics
A-03 : Blind hem for stretch fabrics
A-04 : Blind hem for stretch fabrics
Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side up.
First perform an overlock stitch as shown in left picture.
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It takes practice to sew blind hem. Always sew a test
sample first.
Place the fabric under the foot.
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Turn the handwheel forward manually until the needle
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swings fully to the left.
It should just pierce the fold of the fabric.
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If it does not, adjust the stitch width accordingly.
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Adjust the guide (b) by turning the knob (a) so that the
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guide just rests against the fold.
Sew slowly, guiding the fabric carefully along the edge
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of the guide.
A Wrong side of the fabric
B Right side of the fabric
Sew slowly, guiding the fabric carefully along the edge
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of the guide.
• Turn over the fabric.
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