![]() ![]() A pressing with the iron will usually smooth out that area.Last week I showed you how to easily sew flat felled seams on your serger! A fun technique that gives a very cool, sporty effect. You’ll likely get some ridges/pits where the stitch caught the outer fabric. If you missed a few spots, just restitch that area. Inspect the hemĬheck that the needle has caught the fabric around the entire hem. M agnifying lamp from Brightech ( Amazon affiliate link) 10. Mine is from Prym (discontinued I think) but the magnifying lamps from Brightech ( Amazon affiliate link) have gotten rave reviews so I feel confident recommending them as a substitute. With this tool, you’ll be able to see every stitch up close, even on darker fabrics. This is one of my best sewing investments, and it’s extremely useful when sewing a blind hem stitch. Use a magnifying lamp for precision sewing Your left hand guides the fabric gently and use the right hand to pinch the fold. ![]() Use both hands to keep the fabric in check No need to backstitch if you are sewing on the round, let the stitch overlap and secure once the seam is finished. Start hemming your garmentĪlign the fabric according to the instructions in step 5. If the stitching on the right side is still visible despite your best effort: Increase the stitch length slightly so that the stitches are more spread out. ![]() If you want a more durable hem: Decrease the stitch length so that more stitches catch the fabric If the needle misses the fabric: Increase the stitch width If the needle catches too much fabric: Decrease the stitch width (very minimally) This is so important since you can’t assume that the recommended settings will work for every type of fabric. This way, the seam will be even more even 6. Tip: If you use a narrow extension ( 6 mm/ ¼”) you can align the edge of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric. It should rest along the blade, but not be pressed against. The fold should align with the blade, make sure there is no gap or that the fabric is scrunched up towards the blade. Align the fabric with the presser foot guide Set your machine up for blind hem stitchingĬheck your manual for recommended stitch settings, but be prepared to adjust them after you’ve done a sample. This area is where the lower part of the blind hem stitch will be positioned. Fold open the outer layer hemįold the outer layer back so that only a 6 to 10 mm (¼–3/8) extension remains on the inner edge. Press the hemįold and press the hem like you normally would, but remember that a blind hem stitch is best suited for wider hems, such as 25 mm (1’’) or more. However, if you have a serger I highly recommend that you overcast the knit fabric hem 3-thread wide overlock and increase the differential feed slightly, this will prevent the fabric from stretching out. When hemming knits, you can skip overcasting. Use a regular zigzag or a 3-thread wide overlock if the fabric is prone to fraying since a regular blind hem stitch is not enough to overcast the seam.
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