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Picot Hems

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English 52 BLIND HEM STITCH Decorative Stitching 53 BLIND HEM STITCH Couching 54 STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH Stretch Hems 55 STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH Decorative Stitching 56 PICOT HEM STITCH Picot Hems setting. Sew around the applique so the "straight" part of the stitch falls just outside the applique edge, and the longer part of the stitch sews just over the fabric fold. Use thread in a color that matches as closely as possible to the applique fabric color for a nearly invisible stitch. Use this stitch to embellish your sewing projects with a single row, multiple rows, or even in combination with other decorative stitches. Experiment with various types of thread such as rayon thread, all-purpose thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt cotton. Use a needle that is appropriate for the type of thread you are using. It is also helpful to use a stabilizer to help support the stitches. Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the SINGER website. Create interesting surface embellishment using the blind hem stitch to sew over lightweight cords, yarns or trims. For machines with adjustable stitch width, choose a stitch width setting that is wide enough to cover the trim, without actually stitching into the trim. It can also be helpful to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which provides a clear area in front of the needle as you sew. Use a slow speed and take your time for maximum control. Use a Blind Hem Foot (may be optional for some machine models) in conjuction with your machine's blind hem stitch to sew hems that are virtually invisible from the right side of the fabirc. This blind hem stitch is designed for use with stretch fabrics like t-shirts, jersey and more. For information how how to sew a blind hem, see this video. Use this stitch to embellish your sewing projects with a single row, multiple rows, or even in combination with other decorative stitches. Experiment with various types of thread such as rayon thread, all-purpose thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt cotton. Use a needle that is appropriate for the type of thread you are using. It is also helpful to use a stabilizer to help support the stitches. Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the SINGER website. A picot hem provides a small, scalloped edge, especially for fabrics such as tricot or light 13 of 91

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English
setting.
Sew around the applique so the
"straight" part of the stitch falls just outside the
applique edge, and the longer part of the stitch
sews just over the fabric fold.
Use thread in a
color that matches as closely as possible to the
applique fabric color for a nearly invisible stitch.
52
BLIND HEM
STITCH
Decorative
Stitching
Use this stitch to embellish your sewing projects
with a single row, multiple rows, or even in
combination with other decorative stitches.
Experiment with various types of thread such as
rayon thread, all-purpose thread, metallic thread,
topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt
cotton.
Use a needle that is appropriate for the
type of thread you are using.
It is also helpful to
use a stabilizer to help support the stitches.
Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the
SINGER website.
53
BLIND HEM
STITCH
Couching
Create interesting surface embellishment using
the blind hem stitch to sew over lightweight
cords, yarns or trims.
For machines with
adjustable stitch width, choose a stitch width
setting that is wide enough to cover the trim,
without actually stitching into the trim.
It can
also be helpful to use an Open Toe Foot
(additional accessory for some machine
models), which provides a clear area in front of
the needle as you sew.
Use a slow speed and
take your time for maximum control.
54
STRETCH
BLIND HEM
STITCH
Stretch Hems
Use a Blind Hem Foot (may be optional for some
machine models) in conjuction with your
machine's blind hem stitch to sew hems that are
virtually invisible from the right side of the fabirc.
This blind hem stitch is designed for use with
stretch fabrics like t-shirts, jersey and more.
For
information how how to sew a blind hem, see
this video.
55
STRETCH
BLIND HEM
STITCH
Decorative
Stitching
Use this stitch to embellish your sewing projects
with a single row, multiple rows, or even in
combination with other decorative stitches.
Experiment with various types of thread such as
rayon thread, all-purpose thread, metallic thread,
topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt
cotton.
Use a needle that is appropriate for the
type of thread you are using.
It is also helpful to
use a stabilizer to help support the stitches.
Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the
SINGER website.
56
PICOT HEM
STITCH
Picot Hems
A picot hem provides a small, scalloped edge,
especially for fabrics such as tricot or light
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