Brother Blind Stitch Foot – suits many Brands & models

Brother Blind Stitch Foot “R” – X56409051

The Brother Blind Stitch Foot “R” is designed to make neat,
professional-looking blind hems quickly and accurately.

The built-in guide runs along the folded edge of your fabric while the blind hem
stitch catches just a small amount of the garment fabric. When correctly adjusted,
the stitching is virtually invisible from the right side of the project.

This makes it an extremely useful presser foot for hemming
trousers, skirts, dresses, jackets, curtains and home décor projects.

Brother Part Numbers

• Original Brother Part Number: X56409051
• Also referenced as: X56409001
• Later / replacement Brother number: XE2650001
• Foot Identification: Letter “R” marked on the foot
• Product Type: Blind Stitch / Blind Hem Presser Foot
• Attachment: Snap-on presser foot

Perfect For

• Blind hemming trousers and pants
• Skirt and dress hems
• Formal and tailored garments
• Jackets
• Curtains and drapes
• Home décor projects
• Invisible or near-invisible hems
• Edge stitching and guided straight stitching

How the Blind Stitch Foot Works

The hem is folded and positioned so that the folded edge runs against the guide
on the foot.

As the machine sews the blind hem stitch, most of the stitching is made along
the hem allowance. At regular intervals the needle moves across and catches only
a few threads of the main fabric.

When the hem is opened and pressed, only tiny stitches should be visible on the
right side of the garment.

Built-In Fabric Guide

The guide on the centre of the foot helps maintain a consistent distance between
the folded fabric edge and the needle.

On compatible machines, the needle position or blind hem stitch width is adjusted
on the sewing machine rather than by adjusting the guide on the foot.

This allows you to fine-tune how much of the garment fabric is caught by the
blind hem stitch.

Also Useful for Edge Stitching

Although primarily designed for blind hemming, the guide can also be used for
accurate edge stitching.

Position the fabric edge or seam against the guide and adjust the needle position
to obtain an even line of stitching at a consistent distance from the edge.

Compatible Machines

This style of snap-on Blind Stitch Foot fits a large range of domestic sewing
machines. Known compatible models include the following.

Brother Computerised Sewing Machines

• Brother A150
• Brother A16
• Brother A80
• Brother BQ2500
• Brother BQ3100
• Brother Celeste CX1
• Brother FS101
• Brother FS110X
• Brother FS155
• Brother FS50
• Brother FS60X
• Brother FS70
• Brother FS80X
• Brother Innov-is NV200
• Brother Innov-is NV210
• Brother Innov-is NV400
• Brother Innov-is NV410
• Brother Innov-is NV600
• Brother Innov-is NV610
• Brother NS10
• Brother NS15
• Brother NS20
• Brother NS25
• Brother NS30
• Brother NS30LE
• Brother NS35
• Brother NS50
• Brother NS55
• Brother NV1100
• Brother NV1300
• Brother NV1800Q
• Brother NV50S
• Brother SL500
• Brother TY600C
• Brother VQ2400
• Brother VQ3000

Brother Mechanical Sewing Machines

• Brother XT37

Brother Sewing & Embroidery Combination Machines

• Brother Aveneer EV1
• Brother Dream Creator VM5100
• Brother Dream Machine XV8500D
• Brother Dream Machine XV8550D
• Brother DreamWeaver VM6200D
• Brother Essence VM5200
• Brother Expedition BX1
• Brother Innov-is M370
• Brother Innov-is M380D
• Brother Innov-is NQ3500D
• Brother Innov-is NQ3700D
• Brother Innov-is NS2750D
• Brother Innov-is NV1200
• Brother Innov-is NV1250D
• Brother Innov-is NV1500D
• Brother Innov-is NV180
• Brother Innov-is NV180D
• Brother Innov-is NV2600
• Brother Innov-is NV2700
• Brother Innov-is NV4000
• Brother Innov-is NV4000D
• Brother Innov-is NV4500D
• Brother Innov-is NV900
• Brother Innov-is NV950
• Brother Innov-is NV980D
• Brother Luminaire XP1
• Brother Luminaire XP2
• Brother Luminaire XP3
• Brother Quattro NV6000D
• Brother Quattro NV6700D
• Brother Quattro NV6750D
• Brother Stellaire XJ1
• Brother Stellaire XJ2

Compatible Juki Sewing Machines

This snap-on style foot is also compatible with a number of Juki domestic sewing
machines, including:

• Juki DX-2000QVP
• Juki HZL-DX5
• Juki HZL-DX7
• Juki HZL-F300
• Juki HZL-F600
• Juki HZL-G120
• Juki HZL-G220
• Juki HZL-NX7
• Juki HZL-UX8

Juki also manufactures its own model-specific Blind Stitch Presser Feet.
Compatibility of this Brother-style snap-on foot depends on the presser-foot
holder fitted to the machine. If you are unsure, please contact Perth Sewing
Centre with your machine model before ordering.

How to Sew a Blind Hem

1. Finish the raw edge of the fabric if required.
2. Fold and press the hem to the required depth.
3. Fold the hem back so that a small amount of the finished edge projects past the fold.
4. Attach the Blind Stitch Foot “R”.
5. Select the appropriate blind hem stitch on your sewing machine.
6. Position the folded fabric edge against the guide on the foot.
7. Adjust the stitch width or needle position so the needle just catches the fold of the main fabric.
8. Sew slowly, keeping the folded edge running consistently against the guide.
9. Open the hem and press for a neat, professional finish.

Tips for a Nearly Invisible Hem

• Always test the blind hem stitch on a scrap of the same fabric first.
• The needle should catch only a few threads of the garment fabric.
• If too much of the stitch shows, adjust the needle position away from the fold.
• If the needle misses the fold, adjust it slightly towards the fold.
• Match your thread colour closely to your fabric.
• Press the hem carefully before and after sewing.
• For stretch fabrics, select the stretch blind hem stitch if your machine provides one.

Blind Hem Foot “R” vs Adjustable Blind Stitch Foot

This Blind Stitch Foot “R” uses a fixed guide. The position at
which the needle catches the fabric is generally adjusted using the stitch width
or needle-position controls on the sewing machine.

Brother also produces adjustable blind stitch feet on which the position of the
guide itself can be changed. These are different accessories, so always check the
recommended foot for your particular sewing machine.

Not sure if this foot fits your machine?
Contact Perth Sewing Centre with the brand and model of your sewing machine and
we can help check compatibility before you order.