blind stitch
Invisible hem technique
A blind stitch is a sewing technique where thread passes through fabric in a way that remains invisible from the outside.
Used for hems, linings, and repairs where visible stitching would be undesirable.
The needle catches only a few threads of the outer fabric, leaving no trace on the surface: She blind-stitched the hem so it looked seamless.
Pointed implement for sewing
- threadFiber for stitching
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
- sewing machineDevice for joining fabric
- pinsPointed sewing fasteners
fabric · scissors · iron · pressing · marking · tailor's chalk
Kept out of sight
- seamlessWithout visible joins
- concealedMade invisible deliberately
- undetectableImpossible to notice
- imperceptibleCannot be sensed
clean finish · discrete · unnoticeable · polished · neat · subtle · inside
Folded garment edge
- curtainsHanging fabric window covers
- draperyOrnamental hanging cloth
- trousersBifurcated lower-body garment
- skirtWaist-hung lower garment
dress · lining · cuff · sleeve · pant leg · suit · jacket · formal wear
Folded garment edge
- whipstitchQuick edge-finishing loop
- overcastSky fully veiled
- seamJoined fabric edge
- foldBend onto itself
hand sewing · serging · topstitch · understitch · basting · tacking · securing · joining
needle
Pointed implement for sewing
- threadFiber for stitching
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
- sewing machineDevice for joining fabric
pins · fabric · scissors · iron · pressing · marking · tailor's chalk
hidden
Kept out of sight
- seamlessWithout visible joins
- concealedMade invisible deliberately
- undetectableImpossible to notice
imperceptible · clean finish · discrete · unnoticeable · polished · neat · subtle · inside
hem
Folded garment edge
- curtainsHanging fabric window covers
- draperyOrnamental hanging cloth
- trousersBifurcated lower-body garment
skirt · dress · lining · cuff · sleeve · pant leg · suit · jacket · formal wear · upholstery
hem
Folded garment edge
- whipstitchQuick edge-finishing loop
- overcastSky fully veiled
- seamJoined fabric edge
fold · hand sewing · serging · topstitch · understitch · basting · tacking · securing · joining · finishing
- hand sewingneedle, thimble, basting, hemming, darning
- sewing techniquessewing, seam, seaming, hemming, hem
- sewing finisheshemming, serging, overlocking, pinking, topstitching
- stitchesbackstitch, French knot, topstitch, understitch, lazy daisy
- sewingsewing, sew, sewing class, sewing machine, sewing machines
blind stitchtopstitch
Visible exterior seam decoration
running stitch · blanket stitch · saddle stitch · whipstitch · backstitch
blind stitchcross-stitch
Decorative stitching forming X's
chain stitch · satin stitch · feather stitch · French knot · decorative stitching
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