This was exactly the visual I needed! Another attachment I couldn’t work without! My hand sewing stinks. I have that stitch and that foot!! too funny! My husband has 3 pants the have been waiting….not to patiently for some bling hems. Ready to learn how to make the Blind Hem Stitch?? My husband has needed a pair of slacks hemmed for weeks and I’ve been afraid to try fixing it myself (I even resorted to the super-crappy iron-on hem tape which held it in place for a whopping 40-ish minutes). Thank you, thank you, thank you for these instructions! what we use computer for… when we’ll be getting another one anyways… You picked PC and aren’t brave enough to tell us ;). First of all, look on your sewing machine to be sure you have this stitch… Then, to make the stitch, it makes it easier if you have the special Blind Hem Stitch Foot in your collection of sewing feet. There are tiny little tacks of thread, keeping the hem in place. Was a huge fail. Thanks :). I just finished practicing this stitch on my machine and it works beautifully even without a special foot. Your instructions were easy to understand. The blind hem in an heirloom quality dress is important to the appearance. I just posted about this on the same day…I just learned how this weekend and I’m in love!!! I HATE hand hemming, and now I may never have to again. And as you get to a pin, pull it on out with your free hand. The needle position can be adjusted in some sewing machines. Now I need to find the foot that you used to go on my Bernina! Go figure! I’m wondering if maybe there’s another way to do the blind hem stitch thing, in that it depends on the machine? Next, pin that fold in place……..placing the sharp point of the needle down towards the bottom fold of the hem. Test on a scrap how wide to make the stitch and where to position your needle. You have just saved me a bunch of $ in alterating costs. When it comes to creating a blind hem most of the work is done in the preparation of the fabric. I’ve always wanted to try this but wasn’t quite sure how to use the stitch – thanks! Thanks a lot!! As always, a BIG thank you for the wonderful (and clear) tutorial and pictures! I… I love you! NOW I can do that blind-hem stitch. Can’t wait to hem now… I always do it by hand. I was so hoping to do it by machine (the main reason why I haven’t tackled it up until now is because I didn’t want to do it by hand.) I’ll let you know if we’re happy with our decision. A hand stitched hem is nice, but there is no way anyone sewing for a living could take the time for that! I’ve ALWAYS wondered how a machine blind hem stitch worked – – thanks so much for sharing! But you will need that certain stitch on your sewing machine, like I showed above. I’m attempting my first sewing maching blind stitch today. Your blog is my favorite and you inspire me to have confidence in my hand-made items. I’ve found using invisible thread makes the blind hem stitches even less visible, especially on very smooth fabrics. Depending on your machine, remove the flat bed attachment and make free-arm sewing possible. I have been hemming for years and always just put up with the stitches at the bottom because I could not figure out how to fold the fabric to do the blind hem!! 99. I do believe I have that stitch and I might even have that foot. This makes the stitching sites on the front almost invisible. So I will be using this!!! $10 isn’t so bad when it comes to making hemming easier. The info serves as refresher courses and new ways to do something. Was worried that I didn’t do it quite right, but looking at what you have – I DID, I DID! So that’s what that foot is for! You will start noticing that there is a nice straight edge over to the right and then every few stitches, there is a zig-zag stitch that reaches over and grabs that fold of fabric. Sounds silly to be so excited, but saved us money getting them taken up, and oh they look so neat :) Awesome tutorial! What a fabulous tutorial! I’ve tried it a few times, but never got it right. I love you, I love you, I love you! Thanks again for a great blog. I can’t believe I’ve been sewing curtains all these years and not used this funciton on my sewing machine. I just mostly just repair and hem things for the family now. And measure a bit more carefully. Learn how to sew a blind hem stitch by hand with our step-by-step tutorial and you'll be able to achieve a neat hemline even without a sewing machine. The foot has a metal guide in the center and three grooves on the underside. Good. Genius, Madame! This is absolutely fabulous!!! You may have just changed my life! Can’t wait for sewing group tomorrow!! Do you think it will work with knits too? Have tried doing this stitch before using the instruction manual that came with my machine and got frustrated and gave up. Most, if not all sewing machine brands have this foot, and it’s often included in the toolbox that comes with the machine. It looks like a zigzag stitch with straight stitches in between, as you can see on the display. Oh, found it on your FAQ’s. Amazon's Choice for blind hem foot. THANK YOU! A blind hem would not be authentic! Thanks! 4.2 out of 5 stars 78. Line up that folded edge of the fabric (the fold that’s the wrong side of the fabric) right up against the guide on the presser foot………and then the rest of that fabric to the right, under the presser foot. Thank you so much for this tutorial. I just tried it with a regular foot and it worked! Now I have to make my granddaughter a dress. I just did it and it was easy thanks to you and your awesome tutorial-making skills. This is so great. Awesome. I never knew what that foot was for or how to do a blind hem stitch. My grand-daughter asked me to shorten a new pullover shirt that was too long – this is perfect. never knew a machine could do the blind hem. We weighed the pros, the cons, thought about what we use our computer for, how soon we’ll have to get another computer anyway, etc. Your blog is seriously a gold mine!! Great tutorial! Your instructions are much better than my book. This handy set features snap-on, top-quality parts and costs much less than buying the parts individually. thanks so much for posting this tutorial! It's super fast to do and a great stitch to have in your arsenal of techniques. Ah, thank you so much! Nicki shows how to prepare the edge to be hemmed with several folds and pins. Thank you for showing us. Thanks again! Sewing is definitely a breeze with this 32 Piece Presser Foot Set. Thank you so much! Oh! Kudos and thank you!! Thanks! Last week I had to hem a pair of pants and I was so excited to use the blind hem stitch for the first time. Or, create the same invisible look by hand, with a needle and thread. I have the stitch setting, and the foot needed (I think!) Your email address will not be published. Pure genius. I love everything you post. I feel a a bit more confident now in creating good looking hems for anything! A new little beauty is on its way in the mail. You have made my life so much easier! Thanks for solving one more mystery! When you use it to hem the bottom of your drapes or a pair of pants, it gives your project a professional finish because it's virtually invisible. Thanks! !” You are a lifesaver! Blind hemming can sometimes be a little bit tricky so the blind hem foot goes some way to helping improve this technique. On my bernette 38, it’s stitch no. You will be able to save time, money and hours of frustration. ( ex. ) I’ve got the attachment but until now, never knew what it was for. you are AMAZING! My favourite hemming technique, the blind hem can appear confusing, but once you have done it a couple of times it becomes a breeze. A blind hem foot may replace the traditional presser foot. Thanks! Secondly, very sly of you to leave everybody hanging about which computer you decided on. Just be sure to iron/steam the bottom edge really well. Have a wonderful day! Now I’m ready to try this again…my manual was NOT clear. Sew Effortlessly! LOL. Smiles~Beth. I had no idea I could do a blind hem with my machine. The blind hem stitch is a variation on a normal zig zag stitch and will marginally catch the edge of the folded fabric of the garment then switch to complete several stitches in the hem allowance so that the stitching line is barely visible from the right side. Thank you for doing this! The blind hem stitch is one of the most popular hidden stitches. You can set the stitch width wider or shorter depending on how wide you want it, but mine was set to 3.5 here. Adjust as needed and keep it straight and steady. I always wondered how that was done too. Yet again, you’ve answered a burning sewing question for me before I even ask. Who makes it? Brilliant! So easy to follow. I am adding this to my favorites and with you permission linking back to your site from mine. By matching the folded fabric to plastic guide, as per the image, you can make the necessary adjustments to align the 'nibbles' of the jump stitches to take only the smallest amount of fabric. Now I know and I’ll use it to hem those curtains that I’ve been meaning to hem for months!! Check out this post on Blind stitch for more details on how to do it. It’s so empowering! Thanks Ashley! I am looking at buying one and I am clueless as to what is good. Thank you so much for this very clear tutorial! This tutorial is done without the blind hem foot. https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=productIn this video, we show you how to use and install the Blind Hem Foot. Thank you so much for this tutorial! I have studied the diagram in both my sewing machine and serger manuals countless times. Select a stitch. You can choose to use the blind hem foot attachment if you have one, but it is not necessary in order to do the stitch. Gosh! Oh right… the hem is coming out on one of the legs. My machine diagrams are so confusing – this little step-by-step cleared everything right up! I would think I had it, do the stitch, unfold the hem…and failure. I just got my new machine (being at least 16 years since I last sewed – in my teenage years) – my first project was to fix pant hems using this stitch — so easy!! I’m so excited to try it out; yippee!!! I just used this tutorial and hemmed my hubby’s pants! (Tutorials found here. I’m so excited for this, I hate hemming by hand! Thank you, again. This is a quick and easy technique to use when finishing any project with a turned hem, and it works with all fabric types. Couldnt have been clearer. You are the best!!! You aren’t going to tell us what you chose for a computer? I’ve tried to do the stitch before on my machine but didn’t realize I was supposed to fold the fabric back, so I’ve been hemming by hand. First of all, look on your sewing machine to be sure you have this stitch…. It REALLY helps me out because I’m a little lame when it comes to sewing, but i enjoy the stuff i can create. I never thought to use my stitch in the ditch foot for this. A blind hem is sewn by folding and pressing the hem and then folding it back close to where you want to sew the seam. Great timeing! Your tutorial worked like a charm! Will try again now that I have better instructions and pictures. I have that foot and didn’t know what it was for! so I knew there was a way to do it. Yet since it also seems to end up with a jagged edge, I thought I’d go w/ your method, since the result is so nice + clean. Thank you so much! Thank you so much – I love your tutorials! Thanks for a really clear explanation of how to do the blind hem stitch. I shall be blind hemming everything from now on – love it. Everybody LOVED them. As you see there, I stitch very close to the edge, may be even on the edge in order to avoid having a wide seam allowance flapping above the blind stitches. Get it as soon as Thu, Feb 11. I practiced on a piece of scrap fabric and it turned out great! However, if you don’t have one, you can still do this stitch without it. I knew what it was supposed to do, but I never thought to look for instructions. Thanks so much for sharing it. It will be the stitch that holds the hem on the pant legs together. You can use the Blindstitch foot#5 with your machine’s built-in Blindstitch to create a quick and professional blind hem! 99. My handbook and other people demonstrating to me how to do the blind hem stitch has left me afraid of even attempting this! Thank you Thank you Thank you for this post. I hope you’ll eventually tell us and I hope you are super happy with whatever you chose. I am an over 60 reader, and always surprised with how much information I get from your blog. Magic, love it! The blind hem can also be used to hem a skirt or pair of pants in place of hand stitching. 4.1 out of 5 stars 12. Ahhhhhh……. Seriously! Thanks again! That is far too clever. During blind hemming, the fold of the fabric fits snugly against the guide in the foot for accuracy wile the groove underneath help to prevent unnecessary slipping. I have a simple machine, and I this is the only stitch I haven’t used. You can serge or zig-zag the bottom edge and then fold your fabric up once………or fold it up twice (like I did) to hide that very bottom edge. Get it as soon as Fri, Jan 29. I have been looking at blind hem tutorials for ages and not getting the hang of it. You have explained it very simply with easy to follow pictures and instructions. Iron flat. Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm, make sure that the fabric feeds correctly, and then start sewing. In a nice way…….not in a tube-of-toothpaste sort of way. The process is basically the same as before, with the difference you have to use these two marks in the picture above to be your guides. I knew my machine could do it, but the diagrams and instructions in my manual are so confusing I’ve never tried it. I am reworking a couple of skirts (eventually) and this will be incredibly helpful. I looked at three tutorials and two videos, and yours is the only one that made sense to me. THANK YOU! I just got anew machine and was getting ready to attemt it with a dress of hers. And neater. Oh thank you! Thanks!!! I am very new to sewing (as in a week) and I’m already being hit up to hem pants but I’m staring at slacks and saying “how on earth do you do this? The Stitch for the hem is a few straight stitches to the right then a jump to the left, where the nibble is taken from your hem fabric. Having the right presser foot is only the first step, knowing how to use them is an important second one. Promotion Available. I also have the stitch! Blind Hem foot/Blind Stitch foot for Serger; Check your serger manual to see if this foot is included with your machine accessories or is available as an option. I don’t know if this is true for all blind hems on all machines, but I would love to save brother users all the frustrations I went through… Btw, what is the fabric you are using in these photos? Practice a few times by folding your fabric just like I did above and then feed your fabric underneath your standard presser foot so that the zig-zag stitch barely catches that fold of fabric. I hate it. Method 3 Use a concealed catch stitch (handmade) A catch stitch is herringbone stitch used to hem. What a fantastic tute! Thanks so much! You can see what it looks like here. Whhhaat?! with the PC vs. MAC debate (here). First of all, thank you so much for this tutorial! I’m still in a muddle, basically, and I’m wondering if it could be the machines – our feet look the same, but the way you place the fabric looks different…, Ok, i get this – i swear i do… it just won’t work in practice. Last week I needed to hem some of my husbands dress pants and also my sons suit pants. I used to sew clothes quite a few (many – many) years ago, but found it was easier to just buy them. It really isn’t too hard to do. Then, to make the stitch, it makes it easier if you have the special Blind Hem Stitch Foot in your collection of sewing feet. I never realized you had to fold the fabric back and stitch it like that, now it makes perfect sense. My machine is used and didn’t come with a manual, so I have no idea what a lot of the stuff on it is for. I can’t tell you how timely this is as I have 3 pairs of slacks to hem this afternoon. this is the first tute I have seen and it is absolutely awesome you have set a high standard for me hope the others hold up thanks sue. Thanks so much. That fabric is so fresh and cheery! A blind hem stitch is a very handy technique that allows you to sew a hem that is almost entirely invisible from the garment’s front/right side. When I first saw a demonstration of sewing a turned hem with an invisible stitch using the Blindstitch foot #5, I was totally amazed! It’s nice to finally connect the two. The larger the nibble the more obvious the stitch will be on the right side of the hem. Sewing has never been such a cinch. This is why you pinned them the way I showed above…..so you could have easy access to them. Awesome!!! OMG! Thank you! Oh my WORD…life CHANGED! Bonarty Lwx6t Blindstitch Needles, Blindstitch Curve Sewing Needle, Lwx6t Needles 100x for Portable Blind … They are clearly written, easy-to-read and give you tips on projects you can do with each foot. Beautiful and clear tutorial. Thank you so much! And then, if you flip the fabric over………your bottom hem will look like this. This might be my all-time favorite tutorial! When I do a blind hem on my machine, I sometimes sew a basting stitch a little ways in from the hem. 3. Then I thought of a skirt I hadn’t worn for ages that needs hemming. This is what the foot looks like. The images below show the right and the wrong sides of the hem once sewn. I have struggled with this for years. Using a blind hem stitch on your machine can be a simple way to create a blind hem on a project, whether it’s the hem on a pair of slacks or the lower edge of a curtain. I most often use it to hem pants or skirts. From the Singer range of parts and accessories for your sewing machine, comes the Singer Blind Hem Snap On Presser Foot, a most convenient option for your machine in times of need. I got it prepped and started hemming, but I ran into a problem. Our set comes with two manuals: a printed one included with the set and a digital one. I have just signed up to follow you via Google Friends and am looking forward to future posts!! Oh my goodness, I love this!!! From the wrong side, sew along the exposed hem edge, making sure the wide zigzag catches the fold of the garment every few stitches. Also great to have spares on standby, so stock up today on this and the many other essential items in the range! There are affiliate links in this post. I’m so grateful and I want to start a project right now so I can try it out! The blind stitch foot is ideal for sewing blind hems on all types of material. Honestly, I started to learn this an hour before church on my husbands slacks. I can’t even tell you how much I appreciate this post and it is PERFECT timing. Thanks Ashley! See that? The skirt is a very full, A-line, riding-type skirt with a curved hemline, so even though it was pinned it was bunching up. This makes the stitching sites on the front almost invisible. Now, if you fold that bottom edge back down from being hidden on the other side……you will see this. You can use a blind hem foot on your machine if you have one, but it’s not required. Now I understand! This is a totally beautiful tutorial. Maybe i need to sleep on it. I’ve done yards and yards of blind hemming on my machine, but never with a blind hem attachment. Thank you so much! No one explained why you had to fold the fabric back and I couldn’t figure out how it wouldn’t just sew the hem to the rest of the fabric the wrong way. Then fold that entire hem under (towards the front side of the fabric) leaving about an 1/8 to a 1/4 inch of the fold showing at the bottom edge. I need some new curtains in the bathroom and I am going to try this technique – yessiree! I do believe my sewing machine has that stitch too! But at least that made me slow down and practice, since I couldn’t do the actual project.). My! Thank you for this tutorial. The suspense!! You will need to use a matching thread for your fabric, in this example I have used a contrasting thread so you can see the nibbled stitches used to sew this hem. Can I get thinner thread like is used by the manufacturer of my pants? I love the blind hem stitch!! The stitch simulates a hand done blind hem stitch by stitching a few straight stitches in the hem and then one zig zag to catch the body of the garment. :D. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! A rolled hem is also called a narrow hem, takes precision to sew, and it’s perfect for lightweight fabrics. I use a blind hem foot to help align the hem. i think i should dust off my machine and use it once in a while. Thank you for sharing this. 9. Only, I’ve been looking at the hem’s on pants I’ve bought and the thread seems to be slimmer and more delicate than the thread I have. Thanks for the tip! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Between each stitch, a tiny set of teeth on the needle plate advances or feeds the material a preset distance depending on the type of sewing being done. :). The Stitch for the hem is a few straight stitches to the right then a jump to the left, where the nibble is taken from your hem fabric. Thank you! Select the blind hem stitch on the machine and start stitching keeping the fold in line with the inside edge of the foot. I will be using technique this TODAY!! Infact the pics did all the talking. The foot is adjusted using the metal screw to move the plastic plate left and right. Country Of Origin Made In Taiwan. This is so helpful! A blind hem is a type of stitch that is done so that it prevents the fabric from unraveling, but isn’t visible from the “right” side of the fabric — the side you will be looking at. The zigzags must not show thru, the zigzags must not show through…. Once folded back the right side of the fabric should be seen on the hem with the wrong side of the fabric showing for the main body of the fabric. The hem just fell out on a cute pair of shorts and I was trying to figure out how to fix them. I know tutorials take a lot of time to write, but this is so helpful. That is stinken’ awesome! However, if you don’t have one, you can still do this stitch without it. Thankyou so so so much for making this! You will need to press a double fold hem which is then folded back on itself. As you sew, keep that folded edge right against the guide. Now I get it! You’ll just need to sew a little more slowly. I had no idea that’s what they were for. Above, you can see an example of what the blind hem stitch looks like. Again…….I could squeeze you all. I have always been confused why it’s called a blind hem stitch. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. Being able to sew a rolled hem without a rolled hem foot is a great basic sewing skill to know. Thanks so much for this tutorial! ), Filed Under: DIY Sewing, Featured, Sewing Tips. (and make use of old scraps!). Thank you so much! I might add that on a brother if you are not catching the fabric with the zig zag part you adjust the stitch width to become more NARROW….Makes no sense to me, maybe there is an obvious reason for this, maybe not, but it took me about 3 garments of thinking it would be faster by hand as every time I tried to make the stitch wider to catch the fabric is still missed! You’re a doll!! To perfect this stitch I highly recommend using a blind hem presser foot. THANK YOU Ashley! This is absolutely the best and easiest blind hem tutorial that I have seen. I always wondered how they did that. Thank you! $6.99 $ 6. Like I needed another excuse to buy more sewing gear ;-) Esther. As I said before, you can do the Blind Hem with Serger Machines without having a Blind Hem Foot. You will need to press a double fold hem which is then folded back on itself. Apply your blind hem foot to your sewing machine. See that? A nice and un-noticeable hem. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon . I didn’t have time to figure it out, but now I can fix ’em and maybe wear them tomorrow. 00. I couldn’t ever figure out how to do this well by hand and it seemed crazy that a machine would be able to do it. The foot is lowered to apply pressure on the fabric and hold it flat so the needle can stitch down through the fabric. Teaching myself to sew and tried to do this about a week ago. 4.0 out of 5 stars 6. now I know what that crazy foot is for! Woohoo! Blind Hem Foot for Serger Materials and Supplies. Thank you Hilary. Press the hem down. There is a definite opinion on both sides……and I loved reading it all.) I couldn’t remember why I haven’t pulled them out sooner. Thank so much! I have wondered how this works. Oh I am so excited! You just save me a lot of trouble my dear! **Now, remember…….you can totally do this if you don’t have the blind hem stitch foot. Thanks! Method 3 Use Blind hem stitch (sewing machine) Another alternative is to use a Blind hem stitch on your sewing machine – it creates a hem that looks like an invisible hand sewn hem. (Lol. That was so brilliant! This is such a great tutorial. This is perfect for hemming dresses, pants, sleeves and . It was like witchcraft—turn the hem, pin, sew, and it’s stitched before you know it. You just became my most favorite person, it has been a long time and now I truly understand how to use that stitch and that foot! My manual (for Janome Decor Excel II 5024) has the fabric going the other way. Great tutorial. You can’t see the seam about an inch and a half from the bottom edge?!?! If you want to buy one, try a universal one like this one……..just be sure it will fit your machine. The blind hem stitch consists of 5 straight stitches and then a zig zag stitch. Hard to explain without a picture, sorry! Thank you. I just tried on a pair of shorts that have been hanging in my closet since last summer (you’re in CO too, so you know how hot it’s been). If this is confusing the video demonstrates the folding process very clearly. By the way, I had bought your tie tutorial and made my twin boys ties for easter. Get it as soon as Sat, Jan 23. I just did an entire crib layette set and used my blind hem stitch! And I also was planning to add length to a skirt, two hours before church, but then didn’t have enough material anyway.