Preparation and Stitching for a PERFECT BLIND HEM

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:17 Description of blind hem feet
2:19 Marking and preparing slacks
2:46 Machine settings and adjustments for the blind hem stitch
9:55 How to fold back hem and position on machine
12:21 How to adjust for tapered leg
15:40 How to adjust for a full skirt
Ann demonstrates how to achieve a perfect blind hem, with tips for setting up the machine, plus tricks for marking and preparing slacks, tapered pants and full skirts.
#blindhem #hem #alterations #alterpants #tailor #tailoring #howtoalterpants

[@kaleungting]

I’ve watched so many different hemming videos and this is the ONLY video that talks about the adjustment for a tapered leg. Thank you so much for thoroughly explaining it!!

[@SuperStitchSewing]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@ambreeniramahmad8315]

So good to see actual pieces of garment for demonstration instead of fabric scraps like most tutorials

[@SuperStitchSewing]

Thanks. It does make a difference.

[@harrymandel]

Yes, very good demonstration super professional.

[@thill47]

Best instruction ive come across for blind hem.

[@SuperStitchSewing]

Thank you.

[@prissy9488]

Absolutely love this video..steps visually shown and audio Makes it very clear on how to achieve these steps Thank you so very much for sharing with us!

[@SuperStitchSewing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@56dh]

This video is absolutely the best & easiest to learn from. Clear & concise instructions that are easy to follow & best of all, no irritating music. If i want music, I'll turn on the radio. Tysm!🥰 A happy seamstress & a new sub!!

[@SuperStitchSewing]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the video. Hope you found it helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@Bubbleb2]

Excellent video. I have saved it for future reference.

[@SuperStitchSewing]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@user-wo3in9rd9v]

Thank you so much. I was able to hem my husband’s pants like a pro. You explained everything so perfectly I had no problems following it.

[@SuperStitchSewing]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching.

[@shabanahussain4707]

Thank you. I have watched so many blind hem videos and your explanation is so precise and easy to understand.

[@SuperStitchSewing]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching

[@daphnewright5110]

So precise, and the info is spot on. Ive always felt that it is the little things that raise the quality of the finished work. Im often times very frustrated because I want a more professional result. So glad ive found this channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@SuperStitchSewing]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@cathyp5956]

Thank you for using actual pants. The blind hem is so hard for my brain to figure out this was very helpful. 😍

[@SuperStitchSewing]

You are so welcome!

[@AnneMarieMitchell-om3gr]

Excellent tutorial! You have a great teaching style and gave us wonderful tips and techniques. Thank you!

[@SuperStitchSewing]

Thank you so much!

[@candicekemp8911]

Thank you, Ann, for these tips. Hemming will become easier.

[@shellyhansen5279]

This is fantastic! I hem so many pairs of pants.

[@SuperStitchSewing]

Thanks. I hope it was helpful

[@annetteb1230]

Excellent video!!

[@annedevall3274]

Anne, thank you for an informative video...I feel confident in doing this technique

[@Sabrina1998]

Fantastic video. Thank you ❤

[@SuperStitchSewing]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@aprilwynett]

This video is awesome! Thank you so much! I'm learning so much!!

[@SuperStitchSewing]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching

[@michellerassie4224]

Great lesson

[@angiehomeschoolmom3269]

Super helpful tips! Thanks so much!

[@SuperStitchSewing]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching

[@attactactical]

Thats a call a perfect and clean explanation. Congratulations! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥇🥇🥇

[@SuperStitchSewing]

Thank you! 😃 Thanks for watching

[@rosalinda4769]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful technic .You are amazing 😊,👏

[@SuperStitchSewing]

My pleasure 😊

[@jefflenker6107]

Thank you for your amazing video, I was having a hard time figuring out my folds and your video showed me….

[@SuperStitchSewing]

Glad I could help!

[@antoniokinsey4041]

Awesome. Thx

[@SuperStitchSewing]

Thanks for watching

[@friedasdottir6381]

Thank you.

[@SuperStitchSewing]

You're welcome!

[@teresajasmer1358]

THANK YOU!!❤

[@SuperStitchSewing]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@Honey4280]

Thank-you for this great information, I am short and always have to my shorten pants.

[@SuperStitchSewing]

Glad it helped.

[@blkted2945]

Thanks, I've been wrestling with this for awhile since I've been tailoring my own dress pants myself. I have to redo so many pairs and the biggest issues I have was the tapered as you mentioned and keeping the hem straight (not catching too much fabric). When I turn it inside out, I can see how some are done right, you can barely see it and others are very visible. I know it will come with time but I am glad you give an example of tapered pants. I also think I need to get a better blind stitch foot, others I watch don't really move around like mines. I have over 30 pairs of pants that I want to taper and hem, so I have my work cut out for me.

[@SuperStitchSewing]

Thanks for watching. It really is necessary to adjust for the taper. There are different blind hem feet. What machine do you have?

[@sklee1644]

Yes, I am short like you. I need to learn how to shorten everything.

[@coolcutsgal2]

PLEASE explain regarding the heel mark. Is that the point where the leather of the shoe meets the sole of the shoe in the seam of where they are glued together.

[@SuperStitchSewing]

Correct. The back of the pant should hit where the heel meets the shoe.

[@carole3680]

Other pant sounds correct since we refer to the whole as a pair of pants.

[@Leotron6]

Thank you for this video. I just want to say that I wish you would have used a lighter color material because it is very hard to see when you are bending the material for the area we need to sew.

[@katherine_dogsRlife]

Very clear explanation!! What’s the cutting board that you can iron? I need that in my life!

[@SuperStitchSewing]

I use the Quilter's Cut n Press. It's very handy. I use it in our classroom. superstitch.com/product/quilters-cut-n-press-ll/

[@irenemiller-lubin727]

Are all foots compatible for all sewing machine manufactures?

[@SuperStitchSewing]

Each machine brand has feet for their machines. While some feet may be compatible with other brands it is always best to use the foot made for your particular machine.

[@karenfreeman8232]

preventing puckering on straight leg slacks

[@SuperStitchSewing]

The trick is to reshape the leg to prevent the puckering.

[@YesWeCanCanNOLA]

Is it generally okay to use the inseam measurement for pants at the correct length to determine length on the ones being hemmed?

[@SuperStitchSewing]

Sure. If you are not marking them while wearing, you can go by the inseam measurement.

[@MrGixxer11]

How to do a blind hem without a blind hem foot on a brother lx3817? Thanks

[@SuperStitchSewing]

Do you have the blind hem stitch? Just use your regular zigzag foot and try to position the stitch so that the left swing of the blind hem stitch just catches the fold.

[@itsweez5298]

What brand of tailors chalk are you using, that just irons off?

[@SuperStitchSewing]

There are a few brands. I have this one in stock. superstitch.com/product/clover-tailer-chalk-white/