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Picot Hems

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English 57 STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH Stretch Hems 58 STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH Decorative Stitching 59 PICOT HEM STITCH Picot Hems 60 PICOT HEM STITCH Decorative Stitching 61 DECORATIVE Scallop Hems STITCH without actually stitching into the trim. It can also be helpful to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which provides a clear area in front of the needle as you sew. Use a slow speed and take your time for maximum control. Use a Blind Hem Foot (may be optional for some machine models) in conjuction with your machine's blind hem stitch to sew hems that are virtually invisible from the right side of the fabirc. This blind hem stitch is designed for use with stretch fabrics like t-shirts, jersey and more. For information how how to sew a blind hem, see this video. Use this stitch to embellish your sewing projects with a single row, multiple rows, or even in combination with other decorative stitches. Experiment with various types of thread such as rayon thread, all-purpose thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt cotton. Use a needle that is appropriate for the type of thread you are using. It is also helpful to use a stabilizer to help support the stitches. Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the SINGER website. A picot hem provides a small, scalloped edge, especially for fabrics such as tricot or light jersey knits. Fold the hem allowance under, then stitch along the fold so that the "straight" part of the stitch sews within the hem, and the "point" sews off the edge of the hem's fold. The result is a scalloped edge. For machines with adjustable stitch length and stitch width, set the stitch width and stitch length based on how you want the hem to look, and practice first on a scrap fabric. Use this stitch to embellish your sewing projects with a single row, multiple rows, or even in combination with other decorative stitches. Experiment with various types of thread such as rayon thread, all-purpose thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt cotton. Use a needle that is appropriate for the type of thread you are using. It is also helpful to use a stabilizer to help support the stitches. Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the SINGER website. Use this decorative stitch to add a scalloped hem to projects like table linens, children's 14 of 81

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English
without actually stitching into the trim.
It can
also be helpful to use an Open Toe Foot
(additional accessory for some machine
models), which provides a clear area in front of
the needle as you sew.
Use a slow speed and
take your time for maximum control.
57
STRETCH
BLIND HEM
STITCH
Stretch Hems
Use a Blind Hem Foot (may be optional for
some machine models) in conjuction with your
machine's blind hem stitch to sew hems that are
virtually invisible from the right side of the
fabirc.
This blind hem stitch is designed for use
with stretch fabrics like t-shirts, jersey and
more.
For information how how to sew a blind
hem, see this video.
58
STRETCH
BLIND HEM
STITCH
Decorative
Stitching
Use this stitch to embellish your sewing
projects with a single row, multiple rows, or even
in combination with other decorative stitches.
Experiment with various types of thread such as
rayon thread, all-purpose thread, metallic thread,
topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt
cotton.
Use a needle that is appropriate for the
type of thread you are using.
It is also helpful to
use a stabilizer to help support the stitches.
Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the
SINGER website.
59
PICOT HEM
STITCH
Picot Hems
A picot hem provides a small, scalloped edge,
especially for fabrics such as tricot or light
jersey knits.
Fold the hem allowance under,
then stitch along the fold so that the "straight"
part of the stitch sews within the hem, and the
"point" sews off the edge of the hem's fold.
The
result is a scalloped edge.
For machines with
adjustable stitch length and stitch width, set the
stitch width and stitch length based on how you
want the hem to look, and practice first on a
scrap fabric.
60
PICOT HEM
STITCH
Decorative
Stitching
Use this stitch to embellish your sewing
projects with a single row, multiple rows, or even
in combination with other decorative stitches.
Experiment with various types of thread such as
rayon thread, all-purpose thread, metallic thread,
topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt
cotton.
Use a needle that is appropriate for the
type of thread you are using.
It is also helpful to
use a stabilizer to help support the stitches.
Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the
SINGER website.
61
DECORATIVE
STITCH
Scallop Hems
Use this decorative stitch to add a scalloped
hem to projects like table linens, children's
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