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How do I sew an invisible hem?

Invisible Machine Hem

Fold and bend the hem under the garment. The top edge of the hem should be sticking out beyond the garment's edge. Sew along the edge using a machine hem stitch. The zigzag portion of this stitch must barely catch the garment's edge; if it is too deep, the hem will show.

Comments

6/13/2007 8:20:58 AM
Lindsey said:

This is not helpful at all. A picture would be nice. Thanks

2/8/2012 2:33:42 PM
Deb said:

I agree a picture would have been helpful. I have been trying to learn this stitch for a long time. Again I would have liked some pictures.

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