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How to Sew an Overlock Blind Hem
• The excess fabric is trimmed and the hem is sewn
and the raw edges are overlocked in one operation.
• The overlock blind hem is best suited for sewing
knit wear. It provides a durable finish that is almost
invisible.
How to Sew Pin Tucks
• Sew decorative pin tucks on the fabric before cutting
out the garment.
• Remove the left needle and adjust machine for a
narrow 3-thread overlock stitch.
Note: The rolled hem stitch can also be used for
this technique.
• Place the movable upper knife in the nonworking
position (page 25).
• Mark the fabric with the desired number of pin tucks
using a water soluble fabric marker.
• Remove the left needle and adjust machine for a
narrow 3-thread overlock stitch.
Note: The three-thread flatlock stitch can also be
used.
• Set the stitch length dial at 4.
• Fold the hem to the wrong side of the fabric, then
back to the right side with 6mm (1/4") beyond the
fold.
• Stitch on the extended hem edge, allowing the
machine needle to barely catch the edge of the
fold.
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