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How to Sew a Blind Hem

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Hello there,

Thanks for visiting us today. This is a quick tutorial on How to make a Blind Hem.

This is an easy step by step sewing tutorial.

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  1.  You will need your Blind Hem Presser Foot

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2.  After that, set your sewing machine for the blind hem; it usually looks like this ( please check your sewing machine manual for more information)

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3.  Fold your hem 1 1/2 inch or as specified on the pattern you are using and press flat; I  have also serged the hem so it won’t fray.

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4.  Fold the hem to the right side of the fabric, leaving a 1/4 inch space as shown in the picture.

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5.  Then, when placing the fabric under the presser foot.

Be sure to leave the 1/4 inch extra space from the hemline on the right side, and the garment will be on the left side.

There is a blade in the middle of the presser foot that will separate both sides.
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And the stitches will look like the ones in this video:

So, then when you turn the hemline to the right side, you won’t see the stitches, but only 1 dot every 1/2 inch.

In this picture, I am using a contrasting thread that makes it easier for you to understand the tutorial.

However, I recommend you to use a coordinating thread for your projects 😉

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Finally,  press the hem flat.

 

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And happy sewing!

 

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Sewing Tutorial: Bias Binding 101

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Hi there,

Welcome to On the Cutting Floor.This is Sewing Tutorial: Bias Binding 101.

 

 

If this is your first time in our blog, remember to check our FREE SEWING PATTERNS page.

On that page you will find our collection of free sewing patterns for women, kids and men.

You can also visit our SEWING TUTORIALS and our SEWING REVIEWS.

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This is a tutorial to learn how to make bias binding on any pattern you want to take from homemade looking to professionally finished.

 

Enjoy!

Sewing Tutorial: Bias Binding 101

Materials:

The unfinished clothing you are making

Bias tape, either single fold or double fold.  You might also chose to make your own bias tape with the fabric you are already using on this project or another one that comes in handy 😉

 

  1.  Press the fabric flatDSC_1207
  2. Pin the bias tape to the surface you need to cover.
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  3. Sew along the area within 1/4 inch from the edge.  Please note that if your pattern already includes seams allowance, you will need to trim the excess from the pattern before continuing to the next step.DSC_1210
  4. Press the bias tape to the inside, leaving about 1/8 inch of the main fabric facing the other side of the project.
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  5. Press again.  Make sure that the corners have been double folded.

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6.  Turn to the right side and sew along 3/8 inch the edge

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7.  And this is how it will look from the inside.

 

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I hope you have enjoyed this tutorial and found it useful.

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Happy Sewing!

 

Sewing tutorial bias binding 101