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31Selected practical stitches: Blind hem
Blind hem No. 7
size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 42)
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Blind stitch foot No. 5
Blind hem
for «invisible» hems in medium to heavy cotton, wool
and blended fabrics
Preparation
neaten raw edges
prepare seam as for sewing by hand
place work under the presser foot (see drawing)
Blind hem
Right side of fabric
Fine stitch width adjustment
Guide the folded edge evenly
along the metal guide on the
foot = even depth
Sewing
the needle should just pierce
the edge of the fold (same as
hand sewing)
adjust the stitch width to suit
the fabric
after sewing about 10 cm
(4"), check both sides of
fabric and adjust width again
if necessary
Wrong side
of fabric
Wrong side of fabric
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
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