Blind hem/ lingerie stitch
For hems, curtains, trousers, skirts, etc.
Blind hem for stretch fabrics.
It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing
test first.
Note:
Blind Hem:
Turn up the hem to the desired width and press. Fold back (as
shown in Fig. 1) against the right side of the fabric with the top
edge of the hem extending about 7 mm (1/4") to the right side of
the folded fabric.
Start to sew slowly on the fold, making sure the needle touches
slightly the folded top to catch one or two fabric threads. (2)
Unfold the fabric when hemming is completed and press.
Turn up the hem to the desired width and press. Place fabric
right side up with edge of hem to the left. Begin sewing so the
needle swings off the left edge of the fabric to form a small
scallop. Tightening the tension slightly will produce a deeper
scallop.
Lingerie Stitch:
1
2
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