Blind Hem Stitching
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f
Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly
catches the fold of the hem.
a
Needle drop point
a
Stitch width
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If the needle catches too much of the hem
fold
The needle is too far to the left.
Press
(of the Stitch width keys) to
decrease the stitch width so that the needle
slightly catches the fold of the hem.
a
Wrong side of fabric
b
Right side of fabric
■
If the needle does not catch the hem fold
The needle is too far to the right.
Press
(of the Stitch width keys) to
increase the stitch width so that the needle
slightly catches the fold of the hem.
a
Wrong side of fabric
b
Right side of fabric
• For details on changing the stitch width, refer
to “Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length”
(page 58).
g
Sew with the fold of the hem against the
presser foot guide.
h
Remove the basting stitching.
a
Wrong side of fabric
b
Right side of fabric
Memo
z
For best results when sewing stretch fabrics,
decrease the pressure of the presser foot. For
details, refer to “Adjusting the pressure of the
presser foot” (page 43).
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