SINGER W310 - Manual (Page 33)

Step 5
BLIND HEM STITCH
The blind hem provides a durable hem finish
that is almost invisible on garments, drapes,
and curtains. It is sewn easily on straight or
slightly curved hems. With a little practice,
hems will be sewn quickly and easily and will
never need repairing.
Procedure:
(1) Prepare the raw edge of the hem in the
desired manner, such as overcasting,
1/4 inch stitched under, pinked, hem
tape, or just plain. (Step 1)
(2) Fold the hem up to the desired length.
Baste or pin 1/2 inch from the upper
edge. Press in place. (Step 2)
(3) Fold the hem back towards the right
side of the fabric, leaving an overlap of
about 1/4 inch. (Step 3)
(4) Guide the fold of the fabric slightly left
of the center cut of the presser foot so
that the wide zigzag bite of the stitch
just catches the fold of the fabric.
The narrow zigzag stitches of the
blind
stitch should be formed on
the single thickness of fabric, and the
wide zigzag width bite should just catch
the fold of the fabric at the left.
(5) When stitching is completed, remove the
fabric from the madhine and turn to the
right side. Press the completed hem.
When hemming an A-line skirt, place a
machine basting stitch along the raw edge of
the hem. Fold up the hem on an ironing
board, matching the seams. Ease in the
excess fabric by pulling on the basting
thread. Press with steam, then apply a hem
tape. Baste or pin the hem 1/2 inch from
the taped edge, then continue into step 3.
Pattern: ^
Length: 2—3
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure: Full
Foot: All-Purpose
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