Blind hemming, EXPLAINED
Ideal for medium to heavyweight fabrics and tailored garments, Wendy Gardiner, Brand Ambassador for The McCall Pattern Company, shares her tips on sewing a blind hem by machine
ABOUT WENDY GARDINER
As well as being Brand Ambassador for The McCall Pattern Company, Wendy is a published author and sewing teacher. Find her online courses at www.mybluprint.com
A blind hem on a straight skirt provides an invisible hem finish (McCall's 8051)
Hems are often the very last step when garment-making, so it is important to use a hemming method that works for the garment and fabric being used. Whatever hemming method chosen, there are few steps worth taking.
Before hemming, first allow the garment to hang for 12-24 hours, particularly if working with bias-cut garments, A-line skirts or those made with stretch knit fabric. This allows the fabric to drop and settle so that the edge can be cut level before hemming.