SINGER 14SH654 Finishing Touch (LED) - Manual (Page 80)

How to Sew an Overlook Blind Hem
The excess febric is trimmed and the hem is sewn
and the raw edges are overlooked in one operation.
The overlook blind hem is best suited for sewing
knit wear. It provides a durable finish that is almost
invisible.
• Remove the left needle and adjust machine for a
narrow 3-thread overlook stitch.
Note: The three-thread flatlock stitch can also be
used.
• Set the stitch length dial at 4.
• Attach (optional) blind hem foot.
• Fold the hem to the wrong side of the fabric, then
back to the right side with 6mm (1/4”) beyond the
fold.
• Stitch on the extended hem edge, allowing the
machine needle to barely catch the edge of the
fold.
• (For blind hem foot)
Line up the edge of the fold over the guide on the
foot.guide can be adjusted closer or away from
edge by adjusting screw on top of foot.
How to Sew Pin Tucks
Sew decorative pin tucks on the fabric before cutting
out the garment.
Remove the left needle and adjust machine for a
narrow 3-thread overlook stitch.
Note: The rolled hem stitch can also be used for
this technique.
Place the movable upper knife in the nonworking
position (page 53).
Mark the febric with the desired number of pin tucks
using a water soluble febric marker.
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