Things You'll Need:
- Ironing board
- Iron
- Sewing machine
- Blind hem foot
- Thread to match garment
- Needle for lightweight fabrics (10 to 12 or 70 to 80)
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Step 1
Fold the hem up ΒΌ inch, tucking the raw edges as you would for a regular double hem. Press the fold with your iron set on a low steam setting.
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Step 2
Set your stitch length at about 2 to 2.5. This is a good starting point for lightweight fabric, but if the stitches pucker, adjust the stitch length accordingly.
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Step 3
Turn the folded fabric back and position it under the blind hemming foot with the guide evenly against the fold and a small amount of the hem allowance to the right of the foot.
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Step 4
Stitch in the hem allowance and allow the zigzag stick to barely catch the fold of the fabric. Start stitching about 3/8 inch from the edge. Hold the needle thread and bobbin thread tightly to prevent the feed dog from pulling the fabric. If you still have trouble, put a piece of tearaway interfacing or tissue paper under the fabric at the beginning of the seam. Remove the paper when you're done.
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Step 5
Press the stitching, but don't press the actual folded hem. The hem should have a rounded, soft edge.






