Pin tuck stitching- Page 31

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Procedure

1.  Attach the blind stitch foot (see CHAPTER 1 

"Attaching/ Removing presser foot").

2.  Set up the machine for 3 thread overlock with 

one needle in the left position. 
The right needle should be removed.

3.  Fold the fabric as shown in the illustration. 

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 Surface

4.  Turn the hand wheel so that the line on the 

hand wheel is aligned to the line on the 
machine (see CHAPTER 1 "Turning direction 
of hand wheel").

5.  Lift the presser foot lever and insert the fabric 

with the folded edge in such a way that the 
needle pierces just on the fold.

6.  Lower the presser foot lever, adjust the fabric 

guide toward the folded edge.

7.  Adjust the guide position of the presser foot 

with the adjusting screw so that the needle 
moves down to a position 1/8 inch (2.5 to 3.0 
mm) inside the folded edge of the fabric, so 
that some of the stitching loops over the edge.

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 Adjusting screw 

3

 Fabric guide

By turning the screw forward the fabric guide 
will go to the right. By turning the screw 
backward the fabric guide will go to the left. 
To adjust the position of the fabric guide, a 
piece of the same fabric can be used to do a 
sewing test.

8.  While holding the fabric pieces together, sew at 

a constant speed down the fold.

9.  When stiching is finished, pull the fabric open 

(flat). 

Either stitch finish can be used on the right 
side of the fabric. If you sew with the wrong 
sides together, the upper looper thread will 
decorate the right side when pulled flat. If you 
sew with the right sides together, the needle 
thread ladder will decorate the right side when 
pulled flat.

NOTE: 
This method is not suitable for thin fabrics.

Pin tuck stitching

The Pin tuck stitch uses a rolled edge to add 
shape and decoration to any sewing project. 
Contrasting thread in the upper looper adds an 
accent to your project.
For thin fabrics, it's a good idea to choose a fine 
thread which will run smoothly.

Procedure

1.  Attach the blind stitch foot (see CHAPTER 1 

"Attaching/ Removing presser foot").

2.  Set up the machine for narrow overlock 

stitching. (Refer to CHAPTER 5 "Narrow 
overlock/ Rolled hemming stitch".)

3.  Draw equally spaced lines on the fabric with a 

fabric pencil as guides for pin tuck placement. 
Fold the fabric along one of the lines and press 
in place lightly with an iron. 

1

 Making lines 

2

 Fold in two

4.  Turn the hand wheel so that the line on the 

hand wheel is aligned to the line on the 
machine (see CHAPTER 1 "Turning direction 
of hand wheel").

5.  Lift the presser foot lever and insert the fabric 

with the folded edge in such a way that the 
needle pierces just the folded edge.

6.  Lower the presser foot lever, adjust the fabric 

guide toward the folded edge.