{"id":5677,"date":"2024-08-07T13:01:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T17:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/?p=5677"},"modified":"2024-08-06T20:12:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T00:12:27","slug":"how-to-sew-a-blind-stitch-hem-by-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/how-to-sew-a-blind-stitch-hem-by-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sew a Blind Stitch Hem by Machine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-8-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-mn-1024x688.jpg\" alt=\"title photo\" class=\"wp-image-5698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-8-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-mn-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-8-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-mn-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-8-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-mn-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-8-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-mn-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-8-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-mn-1536x1032.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-8-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-mn.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A few months ago I made a video <a href=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/2023\/12\/how-to-hem-dress-pants\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5376\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Hem Dress Pants<\/a><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">&nbsp;<\/span>in which I sewed the hem, as I always do, by hand, because that\u2019s how I learned to sew an invisible hem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But then a lot of people asked, \u201cOk, but can I do that with my sewing machine?\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahhh, yes, but I haven\u2019t tried it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, I tried the machine blind stitch, and then I tried it some more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This stitch is both easy and hard, but once you know the basics of it, it will have you asking, \u201cWhy didn\u2019t you show us this sooner?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The machine blind stitched hem is so much faster and, when done, looks just like a hand-sewn hem&#8230; Game changer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use this stitch on dress pants, dresses, skirts, blazers, and coats of course but it would also be great for drapes and slipcovers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do yourself a favor and take a few minutes to learn this stitch. It will save you so much time in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Invisible Hem: How to Sew a Blind Stitch Hem by Machine | The Daily Sew\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YlJ8SVmTwYY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can watch the process here or read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-13-1024x653.jpg\" alt=\"A topstitched hem and a blind stitched hem\" class=\"wp-image-5691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-13-1024x653.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-13-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-13-150x96.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-13-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-13-1536x979.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-13.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Blind Stitch?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A topstitched hem is very common in today&#8217;s clothing. The top stitch hem is folded and sewn with a straight stitch leaving stitches on the outside of the garment which is sometimes in a matching thread and sometimes in a contrasting thread, think jeans. It is considered sportier, and casual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hems that are \u201dinvisible\u201d on the outside were sewn by hand, and in ready-to-wear sewn with a blindstitch machine. Luckily most current, domestic sewing machines now offer a blind stitch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-12-1024x568.jpg\" alt=\"a close up of the blind stitch\" class=\"wp-image-5690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-12-1024x568.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-12-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-12-150x83.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-12-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-12-1536x852.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-12.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The machine blind stitch sews a few stitches on the hem only and then jumps to the left for one stitch, catching a tiny bit of the garment, which secures the hem to the garment. Just like a tiny hand stitch going along the hem and then, every \u00bd\u201d or so catching a tiny bit of the garment.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the machine to do this though the hem and garment is folded in a specific way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three parts of this stitch to learn for success:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The stitch itself and how to adjust it for the fabric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to fold the fabric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to guide and control the fold as it is being fed under the needle.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-2-735x1024.jpg\" alt=\"diagrams of the blind stitch\" class=\"wp-image-5680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-2-735x1024.jpg 735w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-2-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-2-108x150.jpg 108w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-2-768x1071.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-2-scaled.jpg 1836w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Your Machine Sew the Blind Stitch?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is what the blind stitch looks like; a few straight stitches down the right side and then a jump over to the left for one stitch. This lone stitch will shape the threads into a triangle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-1-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"the sewing machine manual\" class=\"wp-image-5679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-1-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-1-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Check either the machine&#8217;s manual or the machine itself for the blind stitch diagram and then double-check as some overcast stitches look similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-6-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"sewing machine presser feet\" class=\"wp-image-5684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-6-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-6-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-6-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-6-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-6-1536x807.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-6.jpg 1949w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Blind Stitch Presser Foot (not necessarily a necessity)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The blind stitch requires a presser foot with a wide opening so the needle can jump to the left and form the stitch. Usually, the main presser foot that comes with your sewing machine has this wide opening for the needle (also called a zig-zag foot).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many machine models have a special blind stitch presser foot with a built-in guide. The guide keeps the fabric lined up correctly when forming the stitch. (Alignment is crucial with this stitch)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, I cannot show the feet for all the different machines because they vary and I don\u2019t own them all, but if your machine offers this stitch it will tell you which presser foot to use with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many machines will have a code (usually a letter of the alphabet), next to the stitch diagram. That code refers to the presser foot that is required for that stitch. If your machine doesn\u2019t tell you, then the manual will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some models may not come with a special blind stitch foot but will sell one separately. If you want to try the stitch before you buy the foot use a zig-zag foot for the blindstitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-4-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"two types of hems\" class=\"wp-image-5682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-4-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-4-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-4-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-4-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-4-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-4.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prep the Project to Stitch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Measure, fold and press up the hem. This stitch is typically used with a wider hem of an inch or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The machine blind stitch will work with either type of hem:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A hem finished by folding the raw edge under<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A hem finished with an overcast stitch, zig-zag stitch or binding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-9-1024x621.jpg\" alt=\"hem folded up and pressed\" class=\"wp-image-5687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-9-1024x621.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-9-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-9-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-9-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-9-1536x931.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-9.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After your hem is folded up and pressed (above) you will fold the hem allowance and the part of the garment it is touching, to the outer side or right side of the garment.&nbsp;(below)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-10-1024x587.jpg\" alt=\"back side of folded hem\" class=\"wp-image-5688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-10-1024x587.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-10-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-10-150x86.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-10-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-10-1536x881.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-10.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Folded hem from the wrong side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But, and this is important, leave a little bit, from \u00bc\u201d to \u215c\u201d or 1 cm of the top edge of the hem sticking out beyond the garment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-11-1024x599.jpg\" alt=\"folded hem from the right side\" class=\"wp-image-5689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-11-1024x599.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-11-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-11-150x88.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-11-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-11-1536x899.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-11.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Folded hem from the right side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Watching the video might be more helpful to see how the garment\/fabric is folded. You can find the folding at <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/YlJ8SVmTwYY?si=SsZXSKDf2iINQifO&amp;t=159\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/YlJ8SVmTwYY?si=SsZXSKDf2iINQifO&amp;t=159\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">minute mark 2:40 in the video<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The fold is key to hemming with the blind stitch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once folded, you could pin the fold in place, but don\u2019t put the pins too close to the fold or they will be in the way when you sew it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I read to hand-baste the hem down, but I didn\u2019t find that necessary. Maybe if your fabric is slippery it would help. It was also suggested to iron the new fold. I did not try this, so again, it may be a step you do not need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-7-1024x627.jpg\" alt=\"stitch samples\" class=\"wp-image-5685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-7-1024x627.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-7-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-7-150x92.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-7-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-7-1536x941.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-7.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Test the Stitch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a stitch that you must test <strong>Every Time<\/strong> you use it. Every time because the thickness of the fabric will influence the stitch settings, how wide it has to be in order to catch the garment, but not catch too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Test on either a swatch of the same fabric or on the project itself. (When you want to remove the test stitches, simply pull on the bobbin thread. When it comes out the top thread will release too.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-3-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"a page in the sewing machine manual \" class=\"wp-image-5681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-3-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-3-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-3-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-3-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-3-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-3.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Every machine or manual will tell you what stitch settings to select when using the blindstitch. These are <strong><em>suggestions<\/em><\/strong> only &#8211; a place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with the suggested stitch settings, sew a couple of inches, and then check your stitches. Are they catching the garment?&nbsp; Look on the right side of the garment. Are the stitches catching too much of the garment? Are the stitches on the outside too big?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Increase the stitch width if the hem is not becoming secured to the garment at all, or rarely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-14-1024x799.jpg\" alt=\"adjust the stitch settings\" class=\"wp-image-5692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-14-1024x799.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-14-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-14-150x117.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-14-768x599.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-14-1536x1198.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-14.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blue wool shows stitches set to a wide width and a short stitch length. The black twill shows a narrower stitch width and longer stitch length<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Decrease the stitch width if the stitch is catching too much of the garment layer and the stitches on the outside are large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The stitch length can also be adjusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lengthen the stitch length to spread the catching stitches further apart. Shorten the stitch length to increase the stitches per inch. This makes a sturdier hem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-5-1024x709.jpg\" alt=\"sewing the hem\" class=\"wp-image-5683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-5-1024x709.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-5-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-5-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-5-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-5-1536x1063.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-5.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hem the Garment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the garment so the bulk of it is to the left of the needle. The wrong side is up. The hem is underneath and the little extension is to the right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your foot has a guide, the guide will line up with the fold and the extension will be the only fabric under the right side of the presser foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s nice if the hem extension is the same width as the side of the presser foot, then the foot could be used as a guide too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use your left hand to guide the fabric and your right hand to hold the fold. Learning how to handle the fabric is important to the success of the stitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fold of the fabric should skim along the guide on the presser foot. It should not be scrunched up against it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice a section where the stitch didn\u2019t catch, simply go back and sew over that area again. No need to take out the missed stitches since they\u2019re not visible on the outside anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-15-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"finished sample\" class=\"wp-image-5693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-15-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-15-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-15-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-15-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-15-1536x1038.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-15.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Finished Stitch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After sewing the hem, iron it to get rid of the crease that it made.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the fushia color sample, I used contrasting thread on the left, matching thread on the right<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-17-928x1024.jpg\" alt=\"a stitch in contrasting thread showing\" class=\"wp-image-5694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-17-928x1024.jpg 928w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-17-272x300.jpg 272w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-17-136x150.jpg 136w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-17-768x848.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-17-1391x1536.jpg 1391w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-17-1855x2048.jpg 1855w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-17.jpg 1981w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside the circle, you can barely see one orange stitch (the contrasting thread). Matching thread was used to the right of the needle above and the stitches disappear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-8-1024x609.jpg\" alt=\"stitches disappear on textured cloth\" class=\"wp-image-5686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-8-1024x609.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-8-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-8-150x89.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-8-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-8-1536x914.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-8.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When sewing on a textured fabric, like the tweed above, even with contrasting thread, the stitches disappear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A blind stitch that is set too wide will result in ladder-like stitches. I have seen this on store-bought T-shirts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-14-1024x799.jpg\" alt=\"adjust the stitch settings\" class=\"wp-image-5692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-14-1024x799.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-14-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-14-150x117.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-14-768x599.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-14-1536x1198.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-9-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-14.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The photo here shows the stitch lengths &#8211; further apart on the black twill and close together on the blue wool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-8-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-col-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"collage of above images\" class=\"wp-image-5696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-8-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-col-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-8-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-col-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-8-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-col-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-8-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-col-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-8-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-col-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-8-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-col-760x570.jpg 760w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-8-tds-bg-blindstitch-invisible-hem-by-machine-col.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take-A-Way<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Always test the blind stitch on the exact fabric and expect to make adjustments, because every fabric will need a different adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Folding the fabric correctly, and controlling it as it goes under the needle is just as important as the stitch settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The machine blind stitch is an easy-to-learn, and a little-more-effort-to-master type of thing, but totally worth the effort of learning. And if you use matching thread, you\u2019ll have a little more room for error.&nbsp; I like the sound of that<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for your suggestions and inspiration. I hope I can pass some along. If you have any questions about the machine blindstitch, please put them in the comments below and I will reply<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A few months ago I made a video How to Hem Dress Pants&nbsp;in which I sewed the hem, as I always do, by hand, because that\u2019s how I learned to sew an invisible hem. 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