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11 Professional • Optional AccessoriesProfessional • Optional Accessories 12TOPSTITCH FOOT (N) AND TOPSTITCH GUIDE (N-1)The reinforced seam is an evenly topstitched seam that is much stronger than a simple overlock seam. It is recommended for activewear, pants, shirts and blouses. Also perfect for transparent fabrics, organdy and sheer crepe. This technique is ideal for secur-ing easily frayed fabrics and tidying hems away. Use different colored threads for decorative effect.REINFORCING SEAMS WITH THE COVER HEM1. The seam is sewn first (right sides together) with a 3-Thread Stitch Wide, Overlock 3 or Chain stitch. Press seam to the right. See Figure 24.2. Select sewing program:(10) Cover Hem Wide 3. Thread and set up machine as indicated on the machine or in your instruction manual. 4. Attach topstitch foot.5. Open left side cover. Insert peg on N-1 guide into needle plate hole; close left side cover. See Figure 25.6. Place fabric right side up under presser foot with seam bulk in guide groove. Lower needles into overlock seam. Lower the presser foot. See Figure 26.7. Sew first two stitches by hand turning the hand- wheel. Sew slowly and accurately in order to keep the seam in the groove. See Figure 27.Topstitch Foot (N): 200-804-101Topstitch Guide (N-1): 200-804-00824252627

11 Professional • Optional AccessoriesProfessional • Optional Accessories 12BLIND STITCH FOOT (D)The adjustable guide on the blind stitch foot ensures that any weight of fabric is trimmed, overlocked and invisibly hemmed in one quick step. Change the stitch and it becomes a wonderful guide for decorative pin-tucks, lacy fagoting or flatlocking as seen in ready to wear.INVISIBLE HEMMINGWhat a great way to professionally hem a garment! The fabric edge is trimmed, overlocked and invisibly hemmed into place in one easy step.1. Select sewing program:(2) Overlock 32. Thread and set up machine as indicated on the machine or in your instruction manual. Set SL between 4 – 5.3. Attach blind stitch foot.4. Fold and press hem under desired amount. Fold it again back toward right side. Leave a 7 mm (1/4”) to 1 cm (3/8”) extension of hem allowance to the right. Place hem under presser foot with folded edge against guide “A”. See Figure 28.5. Lower presser foot. Slowly lower needle into folded edge. Adjust guide “A” by turning screw “B” so the needle just catches one or two fibers of the fold. See Figures 28 and 29.6. Once the guide is adjusted correctly, continue sewing keeping folded edge against white plastic guide “A”.See Figure 30.NOTE:Loosen needle thread tension one number for bulky or crisp fabrics.Blind Stitch Foot (D): 200-806-000282930AB