How to Hand Sew ROLLED HEMS | For Fine Fabrics like Silk | Sewing by Hand Tutorial for Beginners

This tutorial shows you how to sew a rolled hem by hand, which is an easy & satisfying technique for edging fine fabrics like silk. I demonstrate using a thick thread on a sheer fabric so you can see the stitches very clearly, but you would want to use a regular sewing thread in a matching colour.
I hope you find this video useful :)
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[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

Get the heck outta here! I have been folding the edges over and struggling to hold this teeny tiny edge while folded over and then trying whatever works to sew and AARRGHH! Why wasn't this video available 45 years ago when I was learning how to sew by hand? 😂THANK YOU SEW VERY MUCH! 💖

[@RokoleeDIY]

:D I'm glad the tutorial helped, and I hope your sewing is less stressful now!

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

@@RokoleeDIY _whew_ it is. THANKS! unfortunately, now I have the _folded edge sewing bug_ ...I'm sewing EVERYTHING whether it needs it or not 😂❤

[@LaurieAnnCurry]

This!!!!!!

[@jenniferfay1516]

Thank you for addressing the corners too!

[@RokoleeDIY]

No problem!

[@simbelsim]

This is the best hand-sewn rolled hem tutorial on UA-cam! Thank you so much for sharing your craft ❤

[@RokoleeDIY]

Aw thanks! :D

[@archerswamp]

I never knew a rolled hem could be this easy 😭😭 thank you!!

[@krislobos5279]

This is exactly what I was looking for, I'm repairing a few silk scarves. Good clear instructions, easy to follow video. Thank you.

[@RokoleeDIY]

Excellent! So glad you found it useful :)

[@tezcatbus]

incredible tutorial! you use a transparent fabric and a large and contrasting thread to make it clear what you're doing, and what the stitch looks like in three dimensions. this is really good, the sewing equivalent of folks who use eye bolts and neon paracord to teach fishing knots! my other hobby that isn't hand sewing, haha

[@RokoleeDIY]

Ha thank you :) Glad it was helpful!

[@Juno_Solanaceae]

Omg you bloody genius
Tysm!

[@RokoleeDIY]

Ha thanks!

[@Propfaqs]

Making silk chiffon scarves for holiday gifts!!! This tutorial is IT!!!!

[@RokoleeDIY]

:D Thanks! Glad it's helpful, happy sewing!

[@KairraKat]

I've struggled with hemming forever, now I have a child who needs trousers that aren't in line with any regular sizing and I'm at my wits end trying to figure out how to hem these thin fabrics. Thanks to you, looks like I can solve all our issues!

[@RokoleeDIY]

Yay! Glad it helped you :)

[@napisahahmad5630]

Thank you for the sharing. I am watching from Malaysia

[@tonibergquist61]

I need to hem a chiffon dress for an upcoming wedding, so I appreciate your amazing instructions. Wish me luck 🍀

[@RokoleeDIY]

Aw thanks :) Good luck!

[@dafunkystar]

beautiful work! clear tutorial. i will now attempt to alter a hem on a silk dress.

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thank you :) I hope your hemming went well

[@myrenaissance]

Thanks so much. Hemmed a silk scarf this evening. Used my ‘bird’ to help hold it tight and it helped tremendously. Your instructions were great.

[@RokoleeDIY]

Excellent! Glad you found my video useful :)

[@markbieraugel8217]

You just gave me the best Christmas gift EVER! Thank you for this clear and amazing video. I have some unfinished scarves that nerd hems and now I can finish and wear them.

[@RokoleeDIY]

Awesome! Hope you had a great Christmas :)

[@stefffen]

No one ever shows how to do a corner and you showed it!

[@RokoleeDIY]

:D

[@carmenm.4091]

This is the best tutorial on a rolled hem period.

[@RokoleeDIY]

Aw thanks! :)

[@nobody_o7o]

Thank you dear

[@blueroadsroll]

Well done, good tutorial, you're thorough and easy to understand as always. Have a great weekend!

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thank you kindly :D

[@sleeplesshead602]

You are a life safer. I save this video for my hand sewing project. I am a bit frustrating with the edge tutorial on the fabrics. Thank you!

[@RokoleeDIY]

You are very welcome! :D

[@LaurieAnnCurry]

Simply brilliant!

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thanks!

[@fluorescentalien5204]

thank you so much! I'm working on some doll clothing and couldn't understand how everyone was getting these tiny perfect rolled hems!

[@RokoleeDIY]

Glad I could help!

[@patiencepenelope]

Merci beaucoup 👍

[@ashcostello330]

Awesome. Thank you.

[@RokoleeDIY]

You're welcome! :D

[@DillyWillow]

Excellent video, easy clearly demonstrated steps, I subscribed to the channel, I am an experienced seamstress but never did the hand rolled hems, this is a great reference video to return to 😊

[@RokoleeDIY]

Aw thanks, glad you found it useful :D

[@xriswm1439]

Thank you so much its making things faster for scarf hemming !!!

[@RokoleeDIY]

Yay! :D

[@saphiwrath]

Thank youu this is so helpful!

[@RokoleeDIY]

You're so welcome!

[@szarkanatalia]

Thank you!❤

[@RokoleeDIY]

You're welcome 😊

[@WebbyZinyama-wo7ck]

T you

[@angelazhang9245]

Does this work for armholes?

[@RokoleeDIY]

If it's a fairly thin fabric I don't see why not :)

[@tic857]

SORCERY!