Blind Stitch Hemming - SOLAC SW8240 Mode D'emploi

Tips:
- Slightly reduce the upper tension to produce better results.
- Use backing material for fi ne or stretchy materials.
- We recommend placing a pin across the end of the buttonhole as a
precaution against cutting the stitches with the seam ripper.
- It is advisable to use gimp cord for stretch or knit fabrics. The zigzag
should sew over the gimp.
- The lines on the buttonhole foot can be used guides when sewing
multiple buttonholes.
1. Lift the presser foot, pull the gimp cord and come around the
protruding point on back of the buttonhole foot.
2. Pull the gimp cord under the foot to the front.
3. Fix the gimp cord to the protruding point on front of foot.
4. Turn the needle down to the starting position on fabric, put down the
presser foot.
5.Sew the buttonhole according to page 15.
6.Pull the gimp cord straightly.
7.Cut the gimp cord.
Zi pper application
Pin or baste zipper tape to fabric and place it under the foot. Smooth the
threads toward the back and lower the foot.
- To sew left side of the zipper, guide the edge of the zipper along the
zipper teeth and stitch through garment and zipper tape.
- Turn the fabric and sew the other side of the zipper in the same way
as you.

Blind stitch hemming

Fold up the fabric as illustrated.
Lower the presser foot, then loosen the foot holder screw to place the
hem guide between the screw and the shank of foot holder. Tighten the
screw making sure the wall of hem guide is placed in the middle of the
toes of the presser foot.
- Raise the presser foot and place the fabric under the foot so that the
soft fold rests against the wall of hem guide.
- Lower the foot, then stitch slowly for better for better control so that
the zigzag stitches fall on the hen allowance and pierce the soft fold.
While sewing, make sure the soft fold runs along the wall of hem
guide.
- Spread the fabric fl at with the right side facing up.