5. In circular skirts the top of the hem is always much fuller than the bottom of the hem. To avoid a bulge, draw this fullness to lie flat against the skirt. Lengthen the stitch on the machine and sew around top of the hem ¼ inch from the edge. Place another row of stitches ¼ inch from the first row. Pin the seams and centers of panels and draw the bobbin thread until the top part of hem is only slightly larger than the skirt. Ease in the fullness. This step is not necessary on straight skirts.
6. Make a ¼-inch fold at the top of the hem. Machine stitch along edge. Pin and baste in place. Hem on the machine or by hand. Use matching thread.
Blind hemming
1. Fasten thread securely in the hem.
2. Take a stitch directly across from the spot where you first placed your thread. Then take a ½-inch stitch through the top of the hem.
3. Take a stitch in the skirt in the same spot where you pulled needle from the hem.
4. Repeat for each stitch.