How to sew an overlock
blind hem
The excess fabric is
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trimmed, and the hem
is sewn, and the raw
edges are overlocked in
one operation.
The overlock blind hem
•
is best suited for
sewing knit wear. It
provides a durable
finish that is almost
invisible.
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Remove the left needle
and adjust machine for
a narrow 3-thread
overlock stitch.
Note: The 3-thread flatlock
stitch can also be used.
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4 Set the stitch length
dial at 4
Fold the hem to the
•
wrong side of the
fabric, then back to the
right side with 6mm
(1/4in) beyond the
fold.
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Stitch on the extended
hem edge, allowing the
machine needle to
barely catch the edge
of the fold
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