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2.2.1

Set your machine to the blanket or overlock stitch.

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2.2.2

Switch your presser foot to a blanket stitch presser foot.

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2.2.3

Line up your material with the edge of the hemline, lower your presser foot, and backstitch the first few stitches to ensure no fraying will occur.

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2.2.4

Begin sewing along the entire raw edge that will be hemmed to prevent any fraying. Backstitch the end of the hemline.

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2.2.5

Fold in the raw edge 0.5cm (1/4”) to 3cm (1.5”) and press flat.

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2.2.6

You can check with a ruler to ensure your folded edge is the same throughout.

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2.2.7

Switch your machine settings back to straight stitch.

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2.2.8

Switch back your straight stitch presser foot.

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2.2.9

Sew the fold in place, back-stitching at the beginning of your stitches.

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2.2.10

Finish your hem by back-stitching the end of your stitches. Free the fabric from the machine.

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2.2.11

Finished single fold hem, front and back.

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