Learning to make a secret seam by hand

A good guide that will teach you how to properly make a secret seam.
A hidden seam is needed to sew two parts unnoticeably. If you master this technique, you can easily sew up trousers, process the edges of a thin fabric, and carefully repair any thing if it has torn from the front side. In addition, it is a real find for those who like to make soft toys with their own hands. In a word, a secret seam will allow you to connect two parts and at the same time remain invisible.

Before proceeding, it is worth considering that the secret seam is done in one thread, and it is very important that its color be in the tone of the product, so it will not break out.

How to sew a hidden seam?

In order to make a hidden seam, take:

We proceed directly to sewing

  1. Fold the fabric and secure the edge with pins. So it will be easier to control the process, the seam turns neat and smooth.

  2. Enter the needle. Do it right from the wrong side. Then fix the thread with a small nodule.

  3. On the bent fabric, make a stitch and pull the thread. After that, grasp the thread of the main cloth and tighten it. Do this carefully so as not to pull off the surface of the fabric. Repeat the stitches until you connect two parts.

Take into account, it is necessary to sew very cautiously, that there were no morshchinki on a fabric. From time to time, look at the front side to make sure the quality of the stitch. Best if they are small. Too long stitches will not provide a strong connection. As a result, you should get "crosses" on the front side and parallel lines on the purl.

A few tips

In order to make a beautiful secret seam it is worth sticking to several rules.

  1. Always pay attention to the quality of the thread. Remember, it should be a size smaller than what the fabric requires.
  2. Choose the thickness of the needle, which will clearly correspond to the thickness of the thread.
  3. Never use a stupid needle, only sharp, otherwise it will not be possible to grab the threads.

If you master this technique, all your things will always be in order.

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