Pfaff performance 5.2 Manual - Page 50

Three-step zigzag stitch, Blindhem stitch

Get Pfaff performance 5.2 PDF manuals and user guides View all Pfaff performance 5.2 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Page 50 highlights

Three-step zigzag stitch Stich number 1.1.9 can be used to overcast raw edges. Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left side and overcasts the edge on the right side. Stitch number 1.1.9 can also be used as an elastic stitch to add elastic to pajamas, skirts and sportswear. Blindhem stitch The blindhem stitch number 1.1.16 is used to make invisible hems on skirts, trousers and home decorating. Use foot number 3 with IDT™ system. • Finish the edge of the hem. • Fold and press the hem allowance to the wrong side. • 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. • Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the fold runs along edge guide A. • 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. Elastic blindhem stitch The elastic blind stitch number 1.1.17 is especially suitable for stretchy fabrics, because the zigzag in the stitch lets the stitch stretch. The hem is finished and sewn at the same time. There is no need to finish the raw edge first on most knits. Blindhem stitch number 1.1.16 B A Elastic blindhem stitch number 1.1.17 Sewing mode 4:14

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
4:14
Sewing mode
Three-step zigzag stitch
Stich number 1.1.9 can be used to overcast raw
edges. Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on
the left side and overcasts the edge on the right side.
Stitch number 1.1.9 can also be used as an
elastic stitch to add elastic to pajamas, skirts and
sportswear.
Blindhem stitch
The blindhem stitch number 1.1.16 is used to
make invisible hems on skirts, trousers and home
decorating. Use foot number 3 with
IDT
™
system.
•
Finish the edge of the hem.
•
Fold and press the hem allowance to the wrong
side.
•
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.
•
Place the fabric under the presser foot so that
the fold runs along edge guide A.
•
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.
Elastic blindhem stitch
The elastic blind stitch number 1.1.17 is especially
suitable for stretchy fabrics, because the zigzag in
the stitch lets the stitch stretch. The hem is finished
and sewn at the same time. There is no need to
finish the raw edge first on most knits.
Blindhem stitch
number 1.1.16
Elastic blindhem
stitch number 1.1.17
B
A