Overcasting Stitch
.'_. Stitch selector: 7
_ Needle thread tension: ! to 4
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"_i Presser foot: Zigzag foot
This stitch is useful in garment construction, and in |tnist_ing
the rawedges of anysewing project.
Start overcasting about I/8"(0.3 cm) inside the raw corner
of a seam. The right tip of the stitch should just clear the
seam edge.
SECTION V. UTILITY AND DECORATIVE
STITCHES
Blind Hem Stitch
.if:.Stitch selector: 8 or 9
,_ Needle thread tension: 1 to 4
:_ Presser foot: Zigzag foot
'_.) Lightweight fabric
'_- Heavyweight fabric
.._::Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
On heavyweight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge should be
overcast first. Then fold the hem, as illustrated, leaving
1/4"(0,7 cm) of the hem edge showing,
Position the fabric so the needle at its leftrhost position just
pierces the edge of the fold.
After hemming is completed, press togett)er both sides of
the finished hem. The top side of the fabric should show
only the blind stitches.
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