Utility stitches38eUnfold the edge of fabric, and position the fabric withthe wrong side facing up.f Attach blind stitch foot “R”.gSelect a stitch.• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 33.hRemove the flat bed attachment to use the free arm.iSlide the item that you wish to sew onto the free arm,make sure that the fabric feeds correctly, and then startsewing.jPosition the fabric with the edge of the folded hemagainst the presser foot guide, and then lower thepresser foot lever.kAdjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catchesthe fold of the hem. (page 27)When you change the needle drop point, raise theneedle, and then change the stitch width.* To make fine adjustments to the needle drop point,adjust the stitch width setting. (The stitch widthsetting is in neither millimeters nor inches.)lSew with the fold of the hem against the presser footguide.mPress the “Start/Stop” button to stop sewing when youare finished, and raise the presser foot and needle topull the fabric under the presser foot towards the backof the machine.nRemove the basting stitching and turn the fabric withthe right side facing out.1 Wrong side of fabric2 Right side of fabric3 Edge of fabric4 Desired edge of hem5 Basting point6 BastingNo. 21 22Stitch1 Free arm1 Wrong side offabric2 Fold of hem3 Presser foot guideabfcaacda f aa bea1 Needle drop point1 Thick fabric2 Normal fabricMemo• Blind hem stitches cannot be sewn if the left needledrop point does not catch the fold. If the needle catchestoo much of the fold, the fabric cannot be unfolded andthe seam appearing on the right side of the fabric will bevery large, leaving an unattractive finish.Note• Be sure to pull the fabric towards the back of themachine after sewing. If you pull the fabric toward sideor forward, the presser foot may be damaged.1 Wrong side offabric2 Right side offabricab1 2