Section V. Utility And Decorative Stitches Blind Hem Stitch; To Sew; Shell Stitch - Janome 49018 Manuel D'instructions

SECTION V. UTILITY AND DECORATIVE
STITCHES
Blind Hem Stitch
Machine setting
q Stitch pattern:
w Needle thread tension:
e Presser foot:
q Lightweight fabric
w Heavyweight fabric
e Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
r 1/4˝ (0.6 cm)
On heavyweight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge should be
overcast first. Then fold the hem, as illustrated, leaving
1/4˝ (0.6 cm) of the hem edge showing.

• To sew

t When the needle comes to the left
y When the needle comes to the right
Position the fabric, so that the needle at its leftmost position
just pierces the edge of the fold.
After hemming is completed, press together both sides of
the finished hem. The top side of the fabric should show
only the blind stitches.

Shell Stitch

Machine setting
q Stitch pattern:
w Needle thread tension:
e Presser foot:
Use a lightweight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold the
fabric in bias and stitch on the fold. Allow the needle to just
clear the folded edge to create a shelled edge. You may
need to increase the needle thread tension slightly.
If you sew rows of shell stitches, space the rows at least
5/8˝ (1.5 cm) apart. You can also sew shell stitches on knits
or soft silky woven fabrics, in any direction.
13
1 to 4
Zigzag foot: A
14
6 to 8
Satin stitch foot: F
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