Pfaff SMARTER BY 260c Manual - Page 27
Elastic blindhem, Sewing on patches and appliqués, Elastic blindhem stitch 11, Right side of fabric
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Elastic blindhem The blindhem stitch is used to make invisible hems on skirts, trousers, draperies and more. The elastic blindhem stitch is especially suitable for stretchy fabrics, because the zigzag in the stitch lets the stitch stretch, but it can also be used on woven fabrics. Use foot number 3. Sewing 1. Finish the edge of the hem if sewing on a woven fabric. There is no need to finish the raw edge first on most knits. 2. Fold and press the hem allowance to the wrong side. 3. Fold the hem back on itself so approximately 3/8" (1 cm) of the finished edge extends beyond the fold. The wrong side of your project should now be facing up. 4. Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the fold runs along edge guide A. 5. When the needle swings into the fold it should catch a small amount of fabric. If the stitches are visible on the right side, adjust edge guide A by turning adjusting screw B until the stitch that catches the hem just barely shows. Sewing on patches and appliqués To cover large holes it is necessary to sew a new piece of fabric onto the damaged area. Baste the new piece of fabric onto the damaged area on the right side of the fabric. Sew over the fabric edges with the zigzag or the threestep zigzag stitch. Trim the damaged area close to the seam from the wrong side of the fabric. For decorative appliqués, pin or baste the appliqué to your fabric/project and sew around the edges with zigzag, three-step zigzag, closed overlock stitch or pin stitch. Elastic blindhem stitch 11 Right side of fabric 27