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• Make the standard height of the blind-hemming edge (3) 2mm above the top of the cloth plate. Loosen the
screw (4) to adjust the height to feed a heavy weight fabric smoothly.
• Loosen the screw (5) and move the hemming positioner (6) right or left to adjust the hemming width. (Fig 1)

Fig 1

Application
• Blind stitching hides stitching under folded edges; therefore, this type of stitch can be used to create a blind
hem or to join two folded edges together
• For sewing all types of light to medium- weight materials including synthetics, knits and woolens.
• Typical sewing operations include pant cuffs, felling slack bottoms, hemming dresses, skirt and coat bottoms,
draperies, negligees, undergarments, lapel padding, blouses and sleeves.
• Ideal for alteration rooms, clothing rentals, dry cleaners, department stores, dressmakers and home use.
(Fig 2)

Fig 2

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CITS : Apparel - Sewing Technology - Exercise 36