Probably, many have heard such a thing as a “blind seam”, but not everyone knows how it is performed and what it is intended for. Already on the basis of the name, we can assume that it is performed in such a way that it is not visible from the front of the product. It is used if it is necessary to hem the edges of the fabric with a closed cut.
A blind stitch is made from right to left. To do this, pick up several threads of pre-folded fabric, piercing the needle into the fold. The nodule is previously hidden. Then, having skipped a few, they again pick up approximately the same number of threads. It is worth noting that the smaller the steps, the more durable the hidden seam will be and, therefore, the finished product. Provided, of course, that this is relevant for a particular thing.
Also, with the help of this seam, it is possible to connect together various elements superimposed on each other with the front sides. In this case, it is often called internal. You can also connect the wrong sides of the various parts and sew them together to form a hem. The scope of such an internal seam is quite extensive.
It is often used in the manufacture of various soft toys. With it, you can get a really beautiful and even product. The main thing in this case is to choose material for making the toy more tightly and to perform a blind seam with small steps. Such a product will be strong enough and will be able to maintain its shape for a long time. Also, this type of seam can be used if some thing is disposed of along the seam. Performing similar actions, you can eliminate the hole formed on trousers, jeans and any other product.
Quite often, a blind hem, manually performed, is used to connect parts of a knitted product. In this case, the edge loops belonging to two different elements are joined together by pulling threads through them and forming a loop on the hook. Moreover, it can be performed not only with a needle, but also with a hook. However, it is very important to ensure the same density along the entire length of the seam, being careful not to tighten the edges of the stitched elements.
To do this, you need to stretch the thread through the loop on the hook, ensuring a reliable connection of both parts. At the end of the work, the thread must be fixed as tightly as possible. This will ensure the necessary durability of the knitted product. Indeed, most often they are torn apart at the seam after the first wash. Reliable fastening of the thread will avoid this.
It is worth noting that this type of seam can be performed not only manually, but also on a sewing machine. Today on sale you can find many models that differ in various functionality. Having decided to purchase one of them, be sure to review the instructions. There it will be surely indicated what types of seams on a sewing machine of this model can be performed. You may need to pay attention to another. After all, from time to time there is a need to perform a hem with a secret line. In this case, this function will be very useful.