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Sewing
Blindhem
The blindhem stitch number 16 (14 on 1.0) is used
to make invisible hems on skirts, trousers and
home decorating. Use foot number 3 with IDT™.
1. Finish the edge of the hem.
2. Fold and press the hem allowance to the wrong
side.
3. Fold the hem back on itself so approximately
3/8” (1 cm) of the fi nished edge extends
beyond the fold. The wrong side of your
project should now be facing up.
4. Place the fabric under the presser foot so that
the fold runs along edge guide A.
5. When the needle swings into the fold it should
catch a small amount of fabric. If the stitches
are visible on the right side, adjust edge guide
A by turning adjusting screw B until the stitch
that catches the hem just barely shows.
Elastic blindhem stitch
The elastic blindhem stitch number 17 (15 on 1.0) is
especially suitable for stretchy fabrics, because the
zigzag in the stitch lets the stitch stretch. The hem
is fi nished and sewn at the same time. There is no
need to fi nish the raw edge fi rst on most knits.
Sewing in zippers
There are different ways to sew in zippers. Follow
the directions included with your pattern for best
results.
For all types of zippers it is important to sew close
to the teeth of the zipper. The zipper foot 4 can be
snapped to the presser foot bar on the left or right,
depending on how you will insert your zipper.
Set the stitch position so the needle enters close to
the edge of the zipper teeth by using one of the 29
needle positions available for the straight stitch. If
the presser foot is attached on the right side, the
needle must only be moved to the right. If the foot
is attached on the left, the needle must only be
moved to the left.
B
A
Blindhem stitch
number 16 (14)
Elastic blindhem
stitch number 17 (15)
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