Blind hem/ lingerie stitch – SINGER 1748 User Manual

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* The blindhem foot is an optional accessory not supplied with

this machine.

For hems, curtains, trousers, skirts, etc.

Blind hem/ lingerie for firm fabrics.

Set the machine as illustrated.

It takes practice to sew blind hems.

Always make a sewing test first.

Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side uppermost (1).
Place the fabric under the foot. Turn the handwheel forwards by

hand until the needle swings fully to the left. It should just pierce

the fold of the fabric. If it does not, adjust the stitch width

accordingly (2).
If using the optional blindhem foot, adjust the guide (3) by

turning the knob (4) so that the guide just rests against the fold.
Sew slowly, guiding the fabric carefully along the edge of the

guide.
It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test

first.

Note:

Reverse blind hem/ lingerie for firm fabrics.

Blind hem/ Lingerie stitch