Bernina Artista 640 User Guide - Page 50

50 Practical Stitches - Applications Blind Hem Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Blindstitch wide No. 9, Blindstitch narrow No. 29 size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton, polyester, silk or monofilament up (sewing position) Blindstitch foot No. 5 Blind hem wide Blind Hem Wide No. 9 • for invisible hems in medium to heavy fabrics Blind Hem Narrow No. 29 • for invisible hems in batiste Preparation • finish the raw edges as desired • fold the hem and baste or pin in place • fold the garment back over the right side of the fabric to expose the finished lower edge (see drawing) • place the work under the presser foot with the guide positioned against the folded back fabric Sewing • the needle should just pierce the edge of the fold • after sewing about 4" (10cm), check both sides of fabric and adjust the stitch width if necessary Fine stitch width adjustment • sew a test on the fabric. Adjust the stitch width to suit the fabric so that the needle just pierces the edge of the fold • guide the raw edge along the guide on the foot to keep the stitch depth even Blind hem narrow Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Wrong side of fabric