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2.2.12

For a blind hem, switch to the blind stitch.

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2.2.13

Switch your presser foot to a blind stitch presser foot.

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2.2.14

Fold in the raw edge towards the wrong side of the fabric. Press flat.

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2.2.15

Take your folded edge, and flip the folded edge to sit under the fabric.

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2.2.16

The overlocked edge should peek out on the other side so that the blanket/overlock stitch is exposed under the presser foot, allowing the stitch to catch both sides.

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2.2.17

Lower your presser foot, lining the center of the blind stitch presser foot with the edge of the fold.

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2.2.18

Sew along the entire fold, watching that the needle is catching the folded fabric on the left side of the presser foot.

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2.2.19

Back-stitch the end of the hem line and free the fabric from the machine.

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2.2.20

Unfold the hemmed edge. The left side of the fabric should have essentially invisible stitches.

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2.2.21

Press the fabric flat.

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2.2.22

Finished invisible stitch hem, showing the front and back.

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2.2.23

Fold in the raw edge, typically 1cm (1/2”) to 3-4 times larger for a wider hem. Press the folded edge flat.

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2.2.24

Fold the folded edge once more 1cm (1/2”) to 3-4 times larger for a wider hem and press to completely hide the raw edge.

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2.2.25

Sew the fold in place using a straight stitch and straight stitch presser foot, back-stitching the first few stitches.

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2.2.26

Ensure you are sewing through 3 layers of fabric, staying close to the folded edge as straight as possible.

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2.2.27

Back-stitch the end of your hem, securing your stitches in place.

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2.2.28

Free the fabric from the machine, using your thread cutter on the machine or with snips.

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2.2.29

Finished double-fold hem, showing the front and back.

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