Blind hem – SINGER 2277 TRADITION Instruction Manual User Manual

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For hems on curtains, trousers, skirts, etc.

Blind hem for stretch fabrics.

Blind hem for firm fabrics.

Set the Stitch Width

Dial at a setting appropriate for the weight/type of fabric

being sewn, within the range shown in the diagram on the

right of the page. Generally, a narrower stitch is used for

lighter weight fabrics, and a wider stitch is used for heavier

weight fabrics. Sew a test first to make sure the machine

settings are appropriate for the fabric.

Blind Hem:

Set the Stitch Length Dial with the range shown on the

diagram at the right. Blind hems, however, are normally

sewn with a longer stitch length setting.

Turn up the hem to the desired width and press. Fold back

(as shown in Fig. 1) against the right side of the fabric with

the top edge of the hem extending about 7 mm (1/4") to the

right side of the folded fabric.

Start to sew slowly on the fold, making sure the needle

touches slightly the folded top to catch one or two fabric

threads. (2)

Unfold the fabric when hemming is completed and press.

To make blind hem sewing even easier, use a blind hem

foot, available from your SINGER retailer. (See page 9 for

part number)

Note:

Blind Hem