Brother International Quattro 2 6700D Users Manual - English - Page 124

SEWING THE STITCHES Blind Hem Stitches Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching. Stitch Stitch name Blind hem stitch Blind hem stitch stretch Presser foot Applications Blind hem stitching on mediumweight fabrics Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics Stitch width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 0.0 +3.0 - -3.0 2.0 1.0 - 3.5 (0) (+1/8 - -1/8) (1/16) (1/16 - 1/8) 0.0 +3.0 - -3.0 2.0 1.0 - 3.5 (0) (+1/8 - -1/8) (1/16) (1/16 - 1/8) Twin needle NO NO Memo • When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to slide onto the arm or the length is too short, the fabric will not feed and desired results may not be achieved. a Turn the skirt or pants wrong side out. 2 1 3 a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Lower edge of fabric b Fold the fabric along hem, and press. the desired edge of the 2 1 a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of Fabric 4 c Edge of fabric d Desired edge of hem 13 2 1 2 3 c Use mm a chalk to mark on the fabric about 5 (3/16 inch) from the edge of the fabric, and then baste it. 3 56 4 1 2 1 2 1 2 a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Edge of fabric d Desired edge of hem e 5 mm (3/16 inch) f Basting d Fold back basting. the fabric inside along the 3 5 4 12 1 1 a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Edge of fabric d Desired edge of hem 6 e 5 mm (3/16 inch) f Basting g Basting point 7 122