SINGER 1200 Athena - Manual (Page 57)

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Blifidstitcli Hems
Slindstitchirsg provides a durable hem finish
that is almost invisible. It is best suited to
straight or slightly curved seams. Taped,
bound, or
turne6 hem edges can also be
blindstitched with equal ease.
Stitch: biindstltch
Stitch width: to suit fabric
Stitch length: to suit fabric
General purpose needle plate
General purposefoot
1. Raise foot, loosen screw, and slip blind
stitch hem guide between the screw and
the shank of the foot. Make sure the under­
side of the guide clears the slide plate and
the front of the foot. Tighten screw with
coin.
2. Prepare hem in the usual way. It Is advisa­
ble to baste the hem. Place the basting at
least 1/2-inch (1.3cm) below the edge of
the hem allowance to avoid catching the
flange of the guide as you stitch.
3. With the wrong side of the work uppermost,
turn the hem under, creating a soft fold
from the top edge of the hem.
4. Position the hem under the foot with the
soft fold resting against the wall of the
guide. Make sure the flange of the guide is
between the soft fold and top of hem, as
shown.
5. Lower the foot, stitch so that the straight
stitches fall on the hem allowance and the
zig-zag stitches pierce the soft fold of the
work. Adjust stitch width If necessary.
While stitching, guide the hem edge in a
straight line and feed the soft fold evenly
against the wall of the guide.
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