Pfaff 74 Owner's Manual - Page 32

¶fl nI,q uj B{irrdstitchinq DR 557 Machine Setting: A - 4; B - Stitch Length Maximum Insert fashion disc C. Skirts, dresses and ladies coats of medium and heavy-weight fabrics are hem med with blind stitches. To do this, insert the blindstitch disc and a No. 70 needle. lJse embroidery thread No. 50 or silk thread that matches the fabric. Ease upper tension somewhat Next, follow ths procedure: Turn fabric wronq side up. Fold finished edge of woolen fabrics once (Fig. 1), other thin fabrics twice (Fig. 2) In this latter case there is no need to finish the edge. It is best to press or baste the hem. Guide the work evenly. Set stitch width lever A so that needle takes left stitch exactly in the folded edge and right stitch up to or over the hem edge. When hem is finished, stitches will not be 1 visible on top side. I 2 37