Blind Hem Stitch Foot #5 On the Bernina 590

[@noalias317]

Super! Cody, you're just great!

[@carolinepark4033]

Been sewing 30 years and never knew you could stack the folds as in your first method. Thank you 😊

[@cindyjordan2505]

Old dog learning new tricks! You are great at demonstration methods. Thank you.

[@marshatwiford4230]

You are a gifted teacher! I've been intimidated with this foot and have to refer to video's every time if want to blind hem something. Your explanation is the clearest I've seen and I think I've :got it" !!!! Thank you!!!

[@sheilaroman8095]

Thank you for the explanation of how to fold everything to use the blind stitch foot!

[@archanawatve6328]

thanks for the tutorial! I have been using a Bernina 880 for many years. I use the foot #5 not only for blind hems but also for making fine pintucks by shifting the needle position to the left and sewing a regular straight stitch!!!

[@angelaschapiro4268]

Excellent video!

[@azflower7748]

I've been sewing for over 50 years on Bernina's. I just recently upgraded to a 790 plus and discovered your videos - how lucky for me!!! You're never too old to learn something new and I'm thoroughly enjoying learning from you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, your videos are so easy to see what you're doing and your explanations are clear and concise.

[@joc5882]

I’ve owned & been sewing with a Bernina for years. But, I’ve never knew about the “hand sewn” hem. Loving these “feet” tutorials. Always learning something. 😃

[@sewingwithcodyandpete8651]

It is incredible all that these machine can do. I want to share everything I can with everyone.

[@joc5882]

Sewing With Cody and Pete. Ongoing learning curve - I have replaced my 1630 of 25+ years with a 770. Bit like starting over again. Lol.

[@helencooper5849]

Your videos are very professional, clear and precise instructions. Love your work.

[@sewingwithcodyandpete8651]

Awe Thank you very much a lot of work goes into making them. :)

[@joyclancy9064]

Cody, this is SO helpful, exactly what I was looking for.

[@tuijahedin9832]

Thank you!❤

[@williamtroxel6546]

Love your videos! Thank you so much for sharing, being a newbie to quilting I enjoy watching and learning with you. You are awesome!

[@sewingwithcodyandpete8651]

So Happy I am helping you. That is why I make the videos. :) If you have any questions just let me know.

[@Tribblejuice]

Thank you for helping me to understand what to do with my #5 which came with my bernina b335. I am ready to sew pant legs again and could not understand by the photos in the bernina handbook what it was showing. When it was called a blind hem, I thought it was referring to curtain making (blinds). Today I bought the #10 for top stitching and was trying to learn the difference between the two feet ...and came across your video. Most videos on the subject say to use a serger or serger type edging...I dont own a serger, nor do i care for the serger technique for hidden edges, as it seems like a waste of thread. Can't wait to try my #5 now. Yay!

[@Pip7-px3wq]

I never knew about it either! Cody you are a font of information, love your videos 😃🦋🇦🇺

[@sewingwithcodyandpete8651]

I can’t take all of the credit. Haha the big book of feed is the best thing BERNINA has put out. I highly recommend it. 🥰🥰

[@joc5882]

But now you’ve convinced me it’s well worth buying! Thank you 😊

[@lesleygreen8894]

I just love your video’s - they give me a bit more confidence with my 770 QE. X

[@rachaelhunter1628]

Thankyou 🧚‍♀️

[@janicedoherty3905]

Nice refresher! Thank you!

[@sewingwithcodyandpete8651]

You are welcome. :)

[@DawnWalker-zy2yb]

I bought a used B740 from a dealer in another state (I'm in Arizona) and did not qualify for lessons on my machine, so I have been relying on online instruction for both sewing (I'm 71 and have not sewed, except for hand mending, since 7th grade.) You are the best. You have the best demeanor, great explanations and the best camera work! I watched your video on using foot 5 for blind hems and you use a #5 foot for 9mm machines, that has a sensor. Has this foot been discontinued? My local dealer says it does not exist (I have seen it in a Bernina video) so I'm wondering if it is no longer produced. I appreciate your help, Dawn in Oro Valley, AZ

[@tuijahedin9832]

Thanks, is it possible to manage corners on a table cloth with 5? Or which one is best for hemming tableclothes?

[@Rusticpixel]

Hi Cody. Could this #5 foot be used to “stitch in the ditch”? I just purchased and am learning the 480. So glad for your very helpful videos.

[@sewingwithcodyandpete8651]

You can use the #5 for stitch in the ditch. It’s not the best for it. The best foot for that bud the #10 C for your 480. 😀

[@Rusticpixel]

@@sewingwithcodyandpete8651 thanks so much.

[@jillduke2143]

Love your teaching style! I have a question about the pressure foot. When you stopped stitching in the middle of your blind stitch hem, the foot remained in place. It didn’t automatically lift. How do you set your pressure foot to do that? Mine pops right up after only a couple of stitches if I want to slow slowly. Very distracting and it slows me down with all that unnecessary foot movement.

[@sewingwithcodyandpete8651]

Hi, yes this is an easy fix. Sounds like your machine is set to hover with needle down. So to changed to you'll need to go to settings (the gears) then select on sewing settings (icon with straight stitch and zig zag) then select the (needle down icon) you'll have three options (foot dow, foot particularly up, and foot up to it's highest position) you want to select the first option. What this does is when the needle stops in the down position the foot will stay down, or if you're sewing slower it won't try and raise the pressure foot. :) Hope this helps.

[@jillduke2143]

Thank you Cody. It worked. You’re the best.

[@Laura-hp8te]

Thank you for explaining what the “ buttons” look like vs. what they are called. I switched from a decades old Bernina 1630 to a 590 and continue to struggle with what to push for what I want. Your videos are my go to. Unfortunately my dealer is not adept at teaching. You are a blessing.

[@melntb]

Great tutorial! I have a question regarding your use of the 5 mm plate. Is there a reason to use that one or could I use my 9mm plate? Thanks for all the videos!

[@sewingwithcodyandpete8651]

Good Question. So for a regular blind hem a 9mm stitch plate will work fine. The 5.5 mm stitch plate really comes in handy when you are working with more delicate fabric and especially when you are making the hand look blind hem. Having that smaller opening makes it easier when working with lighter weight fabric. :)

[@melntb]

@@sewingwithcodyandpete8651 thanks for the reply! I just want to say your videos have been so extremely helpful to me personally. I bought my 570 qe last February and of course, everything shut down shortly after. If not for your wonderfully helpful videos, it would still be in the box! Coming from an old manual machine to a computerized Bernina there was such a huge learning curve! I am hopeful I can take the classes from my dealer when they start up again. But I think I might be a star student if I keep working through your videos! 😊

[@maggiegordon6551]

Hi Cody, I love your tutorials. I am learning so much about my Bernina 770QE thanks to you. I have a question. If I don't have the #5 foot but have the 10D foot, is this foot okay for blind hem stitch or does foot #5 offer a better finish?

[@sewingwithcodyandpete8651]

the #5 foot offers that guide that goes all the way to the back of the foot so it helps keep the fabric straighter to insure the blind hem stitch just catches the folded fabric. However the #10 foot does a great job at keeping you in line. So I would definitely try and make the #10 foot work before purchasing the #5. The #10 foot has so many more uses too.. My FAB FOOT!!! :)

[@dawnsalmons663]

Cody, I tried the first one. But my stitches were longer then your and the material wouldn't lay flat for ironing. The stitches kept it from laying flat. Any suggestions

[@marysmith87]

where is your shop located?

[@sewingwithcodyandpete8651]

Anita Springs Louisiana. Southeastern part of the state. North of New Orleans. 😀