How to use the Blind Stitch or Blind Hem Foot

My favourite hemming technique, the blind hem can appear confusing, but once you have done it a couple of times it becomes a breeze.

This is the hem used on trousers, skirts and jackets for an almost invisible finish.

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.

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.

You will need to press a double fold hem which is then folded back on itself.

The bulk of the stitches are sewn on the hem (showing right side up to the right) with only the larger jump stitches moving across to attach the hem of the main fabric showing wrong side up to the left).

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.

If this is confusing the video demonstrates the folding process very clearly.

Match the stitch position to the available hem fabric in one of three ways:

1. The foot is adjusted using the metal screw to move the plastic plate left and right.

2. The Stitch width can be adjusted.

3. The needle position can be adjusted in some sewing machines.

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.

The larger the nibble the more obvious the stitch will be on the right side of the hem. The images below show the right and the wrong sides of the hem once sewn.

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The Madamsew Ultimate Presser Foot Set makes sewing easy, quick and effortless. You’ll have the perfect tool for each and every project from now on! No technique or project is out of reach.

A Tool for Every Project - 32 Essential Presser Feet

This set includes 32 of the most popular presser feet that allow you to sew straight, precise lines, install zippers, and add eye-catching embellishments.
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Never Lose Your Feet - Organized Labeled Case

Our case is not only for looks! Every presser foot has a numbered slot so that you can easily identify them. Just match the number in the manual to the numbered slot.

Beginner Friendly - Instruction Manual + Video Tutorials

Its easy to learn about each foot. The manual includes a picture and short description of each foot. You’ll also get video tutorials to follow along.

The best part is both can be easily downloaded digitally so you can watch on your tablet while you sew.

Specifications

Materials: Zinc alloy, carbon steel, iron, metal and plastic

Presser Feet: 1, 2, 3 are snap on 5mm feet

Presser Feet: 4 & 5 are screw on feet

This set includes:

32 essential presser feet.

Labeled hard case

Presser foot manual

Video tutorials

Digital download of the manual and tutorials.

Bonus: low shank snap on adapter

Full list of presser feet:

Invisible zipper foot, Applique foot, Satin stitch foot, Open toe foot, Cording foot, Straight stitch foot, Roller foot, Blind stitch foot, Braiding foot, ¼” Quilting foot, Beading foot, Standard zig-zag foot, Non-stick foot, Darning foot, piping foot, 9-Groove pintuck foot, ¼” Quilting foot with guide, Gathering foot, Knit foot, Adjustable zipper foot, Fringe foot, 5-Groove pintuck foot, Darning foot, Stitch guide foot, 5 Hole cording foot, 7 Hole cording foot, Edge joining foot, Overcast foot, Open toe foot, Rolled hem foot, Flat hem foot, Adjustable bias binder foot.

VERSATILE FIT

Fits on low shank models of these brand machines: Singer, Brother, Babylock, Euro-Pro, Janome, Kenmore, White, Juki, New Home, Necchi, Elna, Toyota, PFAFF and most other low-shank domestic machines.

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Instructions & More

For detailed instructions, pictures and videos, check out the Ultimate Presser Foot Set Manual Page