Blind Hemming. JANOME 2160DC

z (1) q x q w e

Blind Hemming

q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot:

13 or 14

1 to 4

Blind Hem stitch foot G w

(2) q r e w z Fold a hem with the wrong side of the fabric up to form a 1/4˝~7/16˝ (0.4~0.7 cm) allowance.

q Wrong side of fabric w 1/4˝~7/16˝ (0.4~0.7 cm)

(1) On heavyweight fabrics that tend to ravel, the raw edge should be overcast first.

(2) Fold the hem under the fabric for lightweight fabrics.

x Place the fabric so that the fold is next to the guide on the foot. Lower the presser foot. Adjust the needle drop position if necessary. Sew while guiding the fold along the guide.

e Fold r Guide c

(1) (2) c Open the fabric after sewing is finished.

NOTE:

If the needle pierces too far left, the stitch will show through on the right side of the fabric.

• Adjusting the needle drop position

Press the cursor buttons to move the cursor under the stitch width value “0.6” (default setting).

(1) Press the button to move the needle drop position to the right.

(2) Press the button to move the needle drop position to the left.

The LCD display shows the distance between the guide and left needle drop position in millimeters.

The needle drop position can be varied from 0.0 to 1.2.

q Left needle drop position w Guide

NOTE:

The needle drop position can be varied, but the stitch width will remain the same.

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