Blind seams are flat and not visible, used in sewing, knitting, and weaving. They are not decorative but create a comfortable fit. Achieving an invisible seam requires even tension and the use of specific stitches. The mattress stitch is commonly used in weaving.
Used in both sewing and knitting, a blind seam is one that tends to be less bulky and, for the most part, is not apparent to the naked eye. In both sewing and fabric, the line on which the seam is sewn is called the seam line or seam line. Whether sewing or knitting, blind stitching is flat and there are no apparent lumps or bulges along the stitching line. A blind seam is not a decorative seam.
In sewing, blind stitching is considered a basic stitch that many other types of stitching are or are based on. This type of stitching is used with a wide variety of fabric types. When creating a garment, this seam will be used when the garment is to be lined. This allows for a more comfortable fit, as the seam will create less bulk and lie flat against the wearer’s body.
When sewing, using a fine curved needle will help to achieve the highest quality invisible seam. Often the ladder stitch is used to create this type of seam when sewing material that has a nap or skin. This stitch will also work on traditionally woven napkinless fabric. Once the stitch is complete, tighten the thread and the stitching should pretty much disappear. If stuffed animals or toys are being sewn with quilted patterns, hand quilting thread is often used to hold a seam firmly in place.
When knitting, blind stitching gives the deceptive appearance that the knitted stitches are continuous. The most important element in achieving this type of in-fabric stitching is to consistently maintain even tension throughout the length of the stitching as the stitches are made. If the tension is uneven, the seam will no longer appear invisible, but will lift and wrinkle.
When weaving, blind stitching is considered by many to be the most professional joining method. However, it is not a decorative method of joining two pieces. When making blind seams, the mattress stitch is most commonly used. To achieve a mattress stitch, which will turn out to be a blind stitch, the key is to keep the seam elastic at all times. Another important detail of this type of stitch is catching horizontal threads on each side. The seam cannot be left too loose or pulled too tight. Otherwise, the seam will be visible, which defeats the entire purpose of the invisible seam.
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