Brother International XL 5500 Users Manual - English - Page 28

Blind Hem Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Blind Hem Stitch -2 3-5 (1/64-1/16) (1/8-3/16) Stretch Blind Hem Stitch -1.5 3-5 (1/64-1/16) (1/8-3/16) You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch showing. Use the Blind Hem Stitch when sewing on non-stretch fabrics, and the Stretch Blind Hem Stitch for stretch fabrics. Both threads should be the same color as the 1 fabric. Fold back the hem, as shown in fig. A. Then 2 fold the edge of the fabric as in fig. B. Leave a 6 mm (15/64") overlap at the edge. Set the pattern selection dial to the Blind Hem 3 Stitch or Stretch Blind Hem Stitch, and then set the stitch length. Sew on the fold as in fig. C. 4 When the fabric is unfolded you will have a 5 blind hem stitch as shown in fig. D. A2 B 1 1 2 C 1 D2 2 1 1 Right side of fabric 2 Wrong side of fabric Note ● The Stretch Blind Hem Stitch is useful for stretch fabrics. Shell Tuck Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Shell Tuck Stitch -3 3-5 (1/64-1/8) (1/8-3/16) The Shell Tuck Stitch can be used to sew a picot (lace-like) edge on lightweight fabric. Set the pattern selection dial to the Shell Tuck Stitch. 1 Adjust the thread tension so that it is tighter 2 than normal. Place the fabric under the presser foot so that 3 it will be sewn along the bias with the straight stitches sewn on the seamline and the zigzag stitches sewn slightly over the folded edge. Sew at a slow speed. 4 27