Pintucking
Set the Machine
E2Q
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Press
Thread
_ension
3to6
G. Blind Stitch
hem foot
The Stitch and Its Uses
Pintucks are narrow tucks spaced close
together to add design interest on such items
as blouses and pillowcases. One pintuck can
form a permanent front crease on knit pants.
Here's How
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NOTE:
liding guide
Gu ide screw
Attach the blind stitch hem foot.
Place the folded fabric under the presser foot.
Position the needle t/16" inside from the folded edge and }ower the presser
foot.
Adjust the sliding guide on the blind hem foot to the folded edge by turning
the guide screw, as shown.
Feed the foided edge smoothly against the sliding guide,
If the fabric tends to pucker, hold the material sfightty taut while
sewing. Also, try decreasing the upper tensmn slightly.
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