Blind Hem Stitch (Stretch; Blind Hem Stitch (Woven - Kenmore 385.1915 Owner's Manual

Blind Hem Stitch (stretch) []
Set the Machine
28
Foot a
Thread tenspon
2to 6
G. Blind ham stitch foot
J
The Stitches and Their Uses
The stretch Blind Hem Stitch _ is to be
used for stretch fabrics because It is the
stronger and more elastic of the blind hem
stitches,
NO
=:' .____: NO
YES
The regular blind hem stitch _ is strong
enough for woven fabrics.
• Blind Hem Stitch (woven)
1/8-
Light Weight Fabric
t/8" to 2/8"
Heavy Weight Fabric
Here's How
screw
1, Finish the raw edge of your hem any way you des=re. (See Overcasting, p, 59}
2. Measure, turn up your hem and pin,
NOTE: For light weight fabncs, you may need a double fold.
3,
,_-_ When the
: needle
_! comes
_. to the
right
Fold the material (Bottom side out) on the edge to be stitched as shown, leaving 1/8" of the finished hem edge
showing.
4, Turn the sliding guide screw so that the stiding guide is very close (1/16"} to the left side of the bfind hem foot,
5, Place the fold of the hem against the sliding guide so that the I/8" extending edge shows on the right,
The long zigzag stitch should barely pierce the folded edge of the fabric, but still sew on the 1/8" extended
edge, See at left for proper stitch apperance.
6. After hemming, press both sides of the finished hem, The right side of the garment will show only the blind
stitches.
Helpful Hint
Hemming Thtn Fabrics:
Reduce pressure on the presser foot to avoid a distinct line,