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From: MidnightRain
Date: 03-11-2006, 07:35 PM (1 of 4)
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Hello, I have a kenmore serger and I'm trying to do the blind hem it claims it can do, but it doesn't seem to be working out. There aren't many directions though, so I might be misunderstanding the little they put in there. If anyone knows how to do it, I'd really appreciate the advice. thanks 
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User: MidnightRain
Member since: 12-26-2004 Total posts: 14 |
From: dmoses
Date: 03-11-2006, 09:10 PM (2 of 4)
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Hi MidnightRain, When doing blindhem on the serger, you fold the fabric as you would if you were doing it with a sewing machine. Fold the hem allowance to the inside, then fold the whole thing back, to the outside of the garment, so that about 1/4 inch of the hem edge is beyond the second fold. You will serge the blindhem from the inside of the garment. Set the machine for a three thread overlock using the right needle and a longer stitch length. Serge so that the needle 'barely' catches the fold, and the looper threads cover the 1/4 inch edge of hem. If you have a blind hem foot, this is much easier. You may want to use invisible thread in the needle, and regular serging thread in the loopers. When finished, you should have evenly spaced small stitches on the outside and an overedge finish on the inside. I think that you can also use a flatlock stitch to accomplish it as well. Hope this helps. Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: MidnightRain
Date: 03-12-2006, 11:49 PM (3 of 4)
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Thank you so much for the explanation. Unfortunately I don't currently own a blind hem foot. Perhaps I should look into getting one for it. Thanks again! |
User: MidnightRain
Member since: 12-26-2004 Total posts: 14 |
From: dmoses
Date: 03-13-2006, 08:33 AM (4 of 4)
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You're welcome. Although you can do this without a special foot, the blindhem foot helps keep the fabric in place so that the needle falls accurately on the fold for each stitch. I think the foot is available from Sears for less than $20, a decent price if you think you will use it a lot. I forgot to mention that you will probably have to adjust the tensions so you can open out the fold without putting too much stress on the stitch...Your manual most likely states which tensions to use, and of course, it's always good to test the stitch on scraps before serging your project. Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964
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