5 techniques that I use TO HEM all of my garments. Hope this helps!
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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Dear Sewing Friends, in this video I will share with you 5 hems with a variety of techniques how to achieve them. I use these hems quite a bit on my handmade garments, and chances are you have seen them in my sewing videos before. This is how I do my hems, you might find different techniques in other resources, but you know that I always share with you what works for me. I hope you enjoy this tutorial and I will also use it as a point of reference for future sewing and drafting videos as well :)
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I am 70 years old and my grandmother sewed all of my clothes growing up. She was a tailor and did beautiful work. I learned a lot in terms of sewing and fitting from her. Before the days of the fancy sewing machines of today, she used a long zig zag stitch to put in a blind hem as her machine was not capable of any of the blind hem stitches. My first machine had just basic stitches, much like hers had, so the zig zag stitches were closer together than a blind hem, but much the same. She also used a lighter thread weight for blouses and silk or chiffon dress hems.
I am a well seasoned seamstress. Your videos teach me something every time. Thank you!
I feel like when I reach the hem I feel lazy to finish it
Same
You have it good! I feel lazy even to start 😂.
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You really a great sewing teacher i must say. Thank you so much😘
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I’m saving these types of videos for my sewing reference library.
I love your instructional videos. So precise, great use of the video camera switching to close up every so often. I already know how to sew pretty much but I still watch your videos to pick up tips on shortcuts, better methods on how to do things. Love your videos and love your pleasant voice and personality 👍👌❤️
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Thank you.......never thought of a facing hem.
Thank you so much for the video. It's very informative, especially when you explaining in detail and showing closed up on how it's done.
Amazing tutorial, as a beginner this is so made simple to understand, love the machine blind hem its my first time to learn about it 😀
Alisa this is a great tutorial,i learn so much watching you, so many useful ideas. thank you
🪡I recently found your channel and I have been watching and learning so much! I enjoy your enthusiasm and positive energy! You are super talented and I really love watching you! I come from a family of sewers, grandmother, mother, cousins (2 cousins currently make a living with their sewing talents). I love watercolor, drawing (of course sewing). I'd love to see a video on watercolor but I understand this is a sewing channel : ) Stay the beautiful person you are and thank you so very much for sharing your talent!
Fantastic information!! Thank you...
Yeah, hemming can be a doozy....I have a few unhemmed projects😊.....what is that fabric you used for the single fold hem....I love it
Thank you for your very informative video. God bless.
👍🏼👍🏼 Very good, clear, and understandable. Thank you❣️
So informative and helpful. Thank you !!!!
A very useful and helpul video, Thank you👍
Thank you so much
Such a helpful video, thank you!
I am a beginner to sewing and Doing a cosplay so this helps out a lot
Another Really Lovely way to sew a single fold hem is to sew a row of soft nylon lace to the bottom of the hem so that the raw edge is underneath the hem, or you can sew it on top and turn the lace up so that you have a beautiful finish... then you can either sew it down by hand, or with the sewing machine. This is particularly handy if your hem is curved but needs to be gathered slightly when it's a curved hem. This is particularly great for curved hems, or for light fabrics ... or if you don't mind seeing some pretty lace if you sit down and the little bit of your underneath hem shows. I guess being 'old school' I'm not used to seeing a machine stitched hem ... All hems were hand sewn in my day. Depending upon the garment, I'll even turn up the hem of something that I've bought and hand sew the hem. These are the things that make the difference between 'homemade' and a professional finish that you can be proud of. If you have gone to the expense of buying good fabric, an expensive pattern, then all the time to cut out the pattern, then sew it all ... a professional finish really is nothing compared to all the time and expense you've already put into making your garment. It's a shame that professional finishes seem to have disappeared with cheap manufactured, throwaway clothing.
Thank you so much.
My pleasure! :)
Thank you so much for sharing
I once tried to use the zigzag stitches to sew the hem but the effect was awful. Can you show me how to deal with fray edges as I do not have a serger. Your demonstrations are very detailed and easy to follow.
Could you please make an instructional video on the use and care of your Singer Sewing Machine. I always turn over the raw edge, iron, pin, sew and trim off any rough edges, I then fold over again, measure, pin in place, iron and hem. I often complete the final row of hem stitch by hand if the fabric is thin and I want to achieve a tiny, invisible hem. I enjoy this activity as it is like putting the icing 🧁 on a beautiful cake you have baked.
I like to use a template for turning up folded hems. You can mark the hem depth on any medium wt. piece of paper or card stock you might have, such as index cards, and fold and press over it. I think metal templates get too hot and can even scorch fabric.
That is a great idea!! Also that way you only have to measure once on the piece of paper and just fold and press the fabric. Saves you a few steps. I'm gonna copy your technique on my current project. :D Thank you!
I was taught decades ago by a seamstress to a double thread only when sewing on buttons. If used on a hem, it's too likely it'll show through to the front. I was also taught to use 2 inch hems, except in a few instances, like when a rolled hem is better...but that's only for very light fabric when a rolled hem should be used.
Super video = thank you
Exposed bias binding tape is my favorite one to do! But I cheat using a double folded biases tape I have made my self so I can get what ever thickness I want.
Beautiful 🧡🧡
I love your videos. You explain things so nicely. I made a hankerchief skirt but don't know how to do the hem at the points. Can you help? I can't find instructions on this anywhere.
So it's lectin. Good to know.
Thanks for the tips..What kind of fabric is that on your ironing board?
This might be a dumb question but on the curved hem with facing, why not sew with a 1/4" seam allowance instead of trimming down to 1/4 from the wider seam allowance? Also it would be suuuuuper helpful for newbies like me to know approximately how much extra fabric each type of hem needs. I know it depends on what you're making but a "base" would be great to know 😁😁
Great question :) As I mentioned in the video, you can do 1/4" or 3/8", or you can do 1/2" or 1" of seam allowance if you want for the facing hem. You can't always stitch 1/4" right away, there might be various reasons for it, also you might have 3/8" or 1/2" seam allowance through the entire faced hem and you might want to trim them (grade your seam allowances) to 1/4" on the curves only (instead of notching, but you can also notch instead of trimming). IN the video I only showed the curved part, but usually a hem of a shirt, or a skirt, or a dress consists more than just from a curved part. Now, to calculate how much extra fabric each of the hems need simply count it out - if you want to have 1/2" hem turned twice (double fold) then take 1/2" and multiple by 2 and so on.
@@ThoughtfulCreativity Oooh 😊 I hadn't thought of the rest of the hem being straight. Makes perfect sense, thank you!! That's one of the things I love about learning about garment construction. It seems like there's just so much that makes perfect sense once you see it demonstrated or have it explained really well. It's like learning how a magic trick was performed 😂
Absolutely! And the best thing - there are many ways how to do those magic tricks :) I love that about sewing - so many ways how to get the result you want.
what is the series numbers and brand of this sawing machine
Where do you buy your linen
Here's where I buy all of my fabric online, including that linen - ua-cam.com/video/BSErC0ZzUKk/v-deo.html
I see that you have the Singer Curvy. Have you had any issues with the thread in the bobin? Mine frequently collapses and makes a huge knot that clamps the fabric too. : ´(
mmm... no, had it for 7 years now, all is good. Let's think - when was the last time you have chnaged your needle? or are you using good thread? or - have you cleaned your bobbing case and underneath (unscrewing the plate)? or - have you oiled your machine? Take a look if any of these will fix it. Also... your machine timing might be off, but that would require taking it in for repair.
@@ThoughtfulCreativity Thanks for taking the time to respond. I guess the repair shop is the option in my case. I love your videos!!!!
I LOVE your channel. You explain everything so well. You break everything down so that even a beginner can understand. Not only do you explain everything, you show your work on the sewing machine, which is what I love to see. I hate lazy UA-camrs who tell you how to do something but only point with her index finger on where to sew. Show your work! And that's what makes your channel so great!
What a lot of work you put into this video. Hemming is my least favourite part of sewing definitely. 😕 And doing a bias hem……oh my goodness, it’s painful for me. Your examples in this video were fantastic. Showing the samples of each hem with a contrasting thread was really good. 🌟🌟😊
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Thank you very helpful. Like the way you explain very well, not a lot of excess talk, just the facts. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
I enjoyed and learned a lot from your tutorial. Very clear instruction, visuals and voice. Thank you. Note I am in my 80th. year and have sewed since about 14yrs. old. I used to go to the outdoor market and buy fabric. Often gingham/glazed cotton or similar. Sew on Saturday and wear the result on sat. night. Full skirt with a paper (stiff) nylon petticoat , white broaderie anglaise blouse . Ballet flats. Ready to go. good times for sewing. Rock @ Roll.
That two stitch line rolled hem is genius! I have a rolled hem foot, too and I can't always get it to work reliably, so I usually do it manually and with some hems you really sit there, endlessly hemming 😂
This is the first time my brain actually grasped how understitching works, thanks to how simple and sweet your examples are!
Also you remind me of a swan very much, idk why, but a beautiful swan!
Wow, what a fabulous teacher you are!!! You don't just explain the steps, you explain the WHY of each step. Thank you so much for taking the time to make the videos on your channel-- I can't wait to watch more!!!
Dear Sewing Friends, how do YOU like to hem your garments?
Which SEAM ALLOWANCE to use and why? - ua-cam.com/video/LQ3n4mai9hg/v-deo.html
I think the single folded might win for me.
After this tutorial, I will hem with all these techniques, my goodness thank you so much,I have been sewing for a long time and never have I seen such a greatly made instructions
I've used double fold and the blind hem. Thank you for these wonderful tips.
@@sarahrudd4995 I can't wait to buy a serger, so I don't have to do double hems
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I love love LOVE your videos! I've been sewing for many years, but learned from my grandmother, who was not a terribly proper seamstress 😁 so I didn't learn to sew particularly well. Your videos are varied and beautifully explained, very clear and address a lot of topics that most videos don't seem to consider. So valuable and soooo informative! Thank you 😊
I'm just starting out on sewing using a machine and this video really helped me understand the different stitches on my dial. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Alisa! I'm also a new subscriber and I've been binge-watching your videos. Haha!
I love all the choices. Thank you for this informative tutorial! Love it 🧵 💕
Thanks for your videos, they are always so clear and easy to understand.
Super useful to have them all together! :)
Personally, I use the rolled hem on my overlock machine a lot since it’s the fastest solution. Downside is that it requires matching thread colors for 3 spools (or a combination that looks good)
Rolled hem is so fun! Love that tiny result that the serger gives! But agree with you - gotta match the thread.
That rolled hem technique is a game changer for me.
I usually can use a rolled hem foot but struggle to start and finish. My alternative has been to sew three times.
Thx.
I finally know what that stitch is for on my machine! A blind hem stitch!
Hi, @16:58 - that's not a blind hem stitch, that's a whip stitch. :)
You make hemming look like fun, but it's tedious. 😄
It is fun :) you have to think about it not like it is the last few steps of the marathon, but a beautiful beginning of wearing your finished garment :) but.... there are days when It is tedious for me as well, I feel you! ;)
Thank you so so much!! This exactly the answer I have been looking for all day, for dealing with raw edges. Please keep making these videos; they are so helpful to me, since I am, very much a visual, hands on learner.
Joanne, hi! So glad that this was helpful, there are over 200 helpful videos on my channel about sewing, just go to my channel and take a look :)
Thanks for sharing! I will definitely go back and refer to this video when doing my hems.
Also can you do a video on how to make a large shirt ( not t-shirt) smaller. Example a men's shirt size XL to fit a women size M.
Thanks for all the great information on ALL your videos. When hand sewing a bling hem I was taught to slide the needle between the fold of the hem 1/4 of an inch between each "stitch" so the thread inside is invisible as well. It also keeps it from being caught on something and pulling out.
Patty, hi! Thanks. There are many ways how to do it, this is just one of them.
Just shared your video on Facebook! Someone needed suggestions for hemming a knit!
Great tutorial. Never knew about hemming with a facing. Thank you Alisa. xxxx
These are very helpful. I plan on practicing them. I try & make sure my raw hem is even and then I will press my hem allowance in. I don’t have a serger but I do have a side cutter that will do a overcast stitch and cut off the strip of excess fabric. I’m getting pretty decent with finishing up the raw edges but just in case my overcast cast isn’t completely even my hem allowance line is pressed in nice and even. This has been such a help to me. I’m a new subscriber.
Very informative and helpful video🙌
Thank you 🙏 very interesting and helpful x
Thank you for this video, few of them never knew how to do. Good job.
Thank-you for the wonderful examples. Your choice for contrast fabric and thread is appreciated.
Thank you so very much for refreshing my sewing brain! Your techniques, wording and video is very on target! Again, thank you!😊
I love the look of the rolled hem, but after 1 year of sewing, I still find it super hard! Perhaps I need more practice.
Good diagrams- very clear when you decide which hem
Excellent video, thank you so much!
I'm fairly new to sewing and only recently found your channel and I LOVE IT! I've learned so much from watching your videos and I just can't thank you enough! THANK YOU!!
Under what circumstances would you use a hem with bias binding
I do prefer to double fold
Thank you for using red thread to help illustrate the concept.
Thank you for this . I need a hem with horsehair braiding for flair flower girl dresses
Love the bias hem look✅🧵✂️
Thank you, I really wish someone had given me such concise easy to do hemming. Although with years of experience I can do all these hems. A beginner for sure would learn so much especially since there are more than one way to do most sewing, having options is a great way to learn. Again thank you!!
Love Love this video! I have been sewing for 40 years and you taught me something new today!!
That's awesome! 40 years - wow! What's your best sewing tip?
That your sewing project doesn't have to be perfect! Also, to press, press, press your garments to make them look professional!! and of course, measure twice, cut once! :)
Love it!
Try the Ban-Roll method for rolled hem or narrow hems. Super easy and flawless.
Wow that’s an amazing way to do a pin hem✅🧵✂️
Awesome tutorial on hems. Really needed to see this. I have a machine but don’t use it, I stitch by hand. Thank y’all so much for sharing this with us. Jewels 💎
This was extremely helpful. Thank you, well done!
😅Anyone have suggestions on a good iron? Thanks, and this video was great!
Very helpful and clear, thank you
Wonderful video! You bring so much value to You Tube!
I learned new things watching this video, Thank You Alisa!
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Yes my mom thought me to do blind hem by hand on my skirts when I was a teen❤️🧵✂️
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What would you use for jeans that are to long?
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Thanks for sharing
Amazing content! What about collars? How do you sew different type of collars, like shirt collars, ruffled collars, mandarin collars.... and what about sleeves? Puffed sleeves, long sleeves, short sleeves, others sleeve options?... so curious
I already have a video about sleeves and necklines and armholes - please go to my channel and take a look :) you will find what you need on the "video" tab :)
This video is super usefull! Thanks a lot for taking the effort and showing these techniques with sample fabric and contrasting thread. It's so much easier to ubderstand and learn!
Glad it was helpful, I truly tried to make it as convenient as I could for he viewers!
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I have had my machine for 25+ years and never knew how to use the blind hem stitch lol. This was such a well thought out video and so clearly done. Thanks 🙏🏼
Once you learn the invisible hem, it is such an ah-ha moment. The most confusing moment when I learned is you fold the main garment back , rather than the hem up.
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You are an AMAZING teacher.
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Thank ou for this video it was great. I tried the rolled hem. Perfect!!!!!
Great to hear that! Happy that it was helpful!