SERGER/OVERLOCK BLINDHEM & LACE FOOT The Blindhem
Foot is perfect for sewing invisible hems and for applying lace. The hem is sewn, overcast and trimmed in one step. Blind hem: 1. Set the overlock machine for the desired stitch. 2. Snap on the Blindhem Foot. 3. Fold and press the hem in place. Turn the hem back on itself toward the right side of the fabric. Leave ¼” (6mm) of the edge exposed. (See illustration.) 620117796 coverlock™ hobbylock™ 4. Place the hem under the foot with the fold against the guide on the foot. 4.0 and 3.0 2.5 5. Loosen the guide screw to adjust the guide so that the needle just catches the thread of the fold. 6. Guide the fabric as you sew, making sure the fold of the fabric is always against the guide. 7. Open the fabric and press lightly on the wrong side. 8. Test on a scrap piece of fabric before sewing your project. Lace: 1. Set the overlock machine for the desired stitch 2. Snap on the Blindhem Foot. 3. Place the wrong side of the lace to the right side of the fabric. 4. Place under the foot with the fabric extending to the right of the guide. The header of the lace will be against the left side of the guide. 5. Loosen the guide screw to adjust the guide so the needle just catches the header of the lace. 6. Guide the fabric as you sew, making sure the header of the lace is always against the guide. 7. When finished, open the lace flat. Fold the seam allowance to the back of the fabric and press. 8. If using insertion lace, repeat on the other side of the lace. DECORATIVE BLINDHEM FOOT This foot is for sewing cuffs on knit fabrics, and hemming where seam should not be visible. Preparing the machine • Needle: • Stitch type: • Stitch length: 620117096 hobbylock™ 2.0 Right needle Three-thread overlock or three-thread flatlock 4-5mm • Differential feed lever: Normal position • Upper knife: • Sewing 1. Fold fabric as shown and place it under the presser foot. 2. Loosen screw (A) and adjust edge guide so that needle will penetrate the fabric close to the folded edge. 3. Guide fabric lightly while sewing so that needle will just catch the edge of fold. 91 Working position