Brother International Innov-is 6000D Operation Manual - Page 125

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 Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure. 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. 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. Utility Stitches 3 a Right side of fabric b Bottom edge of fabric b Fold the fabric along hem, and press. the desired edge of the * Seen from the side a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Edge of fabric d Basting stitching e 5 mm (3/16 inch) d Fold line. back the fabric inside along the basting * Seen from the side a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Folded edge of hem d Bottom edge of fabric * Seen from the side a Wrong side of fabric b Edge of fabric c Basting line d 5 mm (3/16 inch) 111