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Blind Hem Stitching    

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Adjust the stitch width until the needle 
slightly catches the fold of the hem.

1

Needle drop point

1

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 arrow keys) to decrease the 

stitch width so that the needle slightly catches 
the fold of the hem.

1

Wrong side of fabric

2

Right side of fabric

■

If the needle does not catch the hem fold

The needle is too far to the right.
Press 

 (of the arrow keys) to increase the 

stitch width so that the needle slightly catches 
the fold of the hem.

1

Wrong side of fabric

2

Right side of fabric

• For details on changing the stitch width, 

refer to “Adjusting the Stitch Width and 
Length” (page 57).

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Sew with the fold of the hem against the 
presser foot guide.

8

Remove the basting stitching.

1

Wrong side of fabric

2

Right side of fabric

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