SINGER 6212 - Manual (Page 26)

5. SPECIAL STITCHES
The 3 Special Stitches on your machine have a variety of practical and decorative
uses. In this section are recommended applications for each stitch. However, these
stitches can be used for many other sewing projects.
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Before beginning a sewing project,
check the Fabric, Thread and Needle
Table on page 9 for the best needle and
thread combination for your fabric.
With each application, recom­
mended settings have been given.
These have been highlighted for easy
identification. You can adjust each set­
ting, however, as desired.
BLINDSTITCH #4
Blindstitching provides a durable hem finish that can be used on a variety of different
weight fabrics. Blindstitching takes a little practice, however, so make a test sample
first.
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RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Blindstitch #4
Needle Position:
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length: 1 -1 /2 to 2-1 /2
Foot: General Purpose (B)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Attach blindstitch hem guide
Prepare the hem by folding it and
pressing it in the usual way. You may
want to baste the hem to hold it in place,
as shown. If so, be sure to place the
basting at least
Vi inch (12mm) below
the top edge of the hem allowance.
With the wrong side of fabric upper­
most, turn the hem under, as shown,
creating a soft fold from the top edge of
hem. Pin or baste all three layers
together in place.
Position the hem under the presser
foot with the soft fold resting against
wall of the guide. Be sure the flange of
the guide is between the soft fold and
the top of the hem, as shown.