Sears KENMORE 385.1915 User Manual

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SECTION 5, LEARN THE STITCHES

used tor stretch fabrics because it is the
stronger and more eiastic of the blind hem
stitch es-

The regular blind hem stitch

enough for woven fabrics.

YES

is strong

2. Measure, turn up your hem and pin.

NOTE; For light weight fabrics, you may need a double fold.

3. Fold the material (Bottom side out} on the edge to be stitched 3$ shown, leaving 1 /8" of the fimshed hem edge

showing.

4. Turn the sliding guide screw so that the sliding guide is very close (1/16") to the left side of the blind hem foot.

5. Place the fold of the hem against the sliding guide so that the 1/8" extending edge shows on the right.

The long zigzag stitch should barely pierce the folded edge of the fabric, but stilt 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 Thin Fabrics:

Reduce pressure on the presser foot to avoid a distinct line.