This method will allow the least possible view of the stitching, both front and back. Ideal for scarves and items you want to look elegant.
Note that the photos are using high contrasting thread. You won't do this, but rather match the fabric as closely as possible. The emphasis in the picture is how to do it techniques, not actual invisible results.
TO START - working on what you consider the 'inside' of the print, make two turns of the fabric about 1/8 inch each and press with your finger. Then take only a couple threads from the material with the needle - lay the loose end into the hem rather than making a lumpy knot in the thread. The needle goes over a little less than half an inch, and picks up a bit of the fold as shown.
Here a couple stitches have been taken.
See how the thread end lies within the hem, eliminating the need for a knot. This is the way you would continue the hem after running out of thread in the needle - laying both threads in the hem ahead of you and sewing on.
If you are left -handed, work in the opposite direction. Other than that, just continue on as shown.
When finished, iron with steam iron at 'silk' setting on both sides.
This is the front side of the hemmed silk.
Notice that you don't see much of your thread at all. Now think how little you could actually see if the thread in the needle were the color of the fabric.
Cool??
