Hems – Page 5

Tutorial: Peplum hem pencil skirt

April 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make a pencil skirt with a dramatic peplum hem. It’s fitted through the waist, hip, and thighs but then flares out beautifully at the bottom with a peplum. You’ll need a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lettuce edge hem on knit fabrics

April 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A lettuce edge hem creates a wavy or ruffled edge on knit fabrics. It’s a pretty look and is an easy way to finish off the edges of knits. Linda Griepentrog shares a tutorial at Coats & Clark’s Sewing Secrets… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hem jeans or pants by hand

April 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

You don’t need a sewing machine to hem your jeans or pants. Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can hem them by hand. All you need is a needle and thread to shorten your jeans or pants to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Handkerchief hem dress

March 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Riva from Riva la Diva shows how you can adapt a basic fitted knit bodice pattern to create a loose fit handkerchief hem dress. She shows the adaptation to make to a specific sewing pattern (McCalls 6886) but this will… Read more ...

Tutorial: Blind hem stitch on your sewing machine

February 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

When you need to hem trousers or a skirt and you don’t want the stitches to show, use a blind hem stitch. Beth from Sew DIY shows how you can make a blind hem on your sewing machine. It’s a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hem your jeans and keep the original hem

January 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A jeans hem has a wear and wash that can’t be replicated. So if you hem your jeans by just folding under a new edge, it’ll be obvious that you hemmed your jeans. But there’s a way you can hem… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use piping as an edge finish and facing

January 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Julie Eilber from Jet Set Sewing shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how you can use piping as a facing. The piping adds definition to the edge, while the fabric tape that is wrapped to the back… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Faux layering belly band with a button up shirt hem

January 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These belly bands are made for maternity, but I think I need them for my non-pregnant self. I work part-time at our library and there’s a lot of bending and stooping, which can be bad if your shirt isn’t long… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy ruffle hem knit skirt for girls

December 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for a making girl’s simple ruffle hem skirt. This style of knit skirt is perfect for school days or play days. It’s cute with a t-shirt and is easily… Read more ...

Tutorial: 3 ways to hem knits on your sewing machine

November 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Knit fabrics don’t fray so hemming isn’t necessary, but in general I think the edges look nicer if they are finished. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing 3 ways you can hem knits on a… Read more ...

Tutorial: The best pressing tools and how to use them

October 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The only time I use my iron is when I’m sewing, and then I’m kind of fanatical about it because pressing can make all the difference in getting the proper shape. Irene from Serger Pepper blogs at So Sew Easy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hem pants by hand

September 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I don’t think anyone actually enjoys hemming pants, but sometimes it just has to be done. Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners shows how you can hem your pants with a simple hand stitch that’s virtually invisible from the front… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hem band with side vents

September 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Portia from Makery shows how you can create a hem band with side vents. The hem band is a pretty finish and the split at the sides adds extra ease of movement at the hip. The side split also allows… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hemming chiffon and other lightweight fabrics

September 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lightweight sheer and drapey fabrics always seem like a great idea – until you get to the hemming. Especially if your hem is curved in any way! Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow for hemming chiffon… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable snack pouches, 2 quick ways to make them

August 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Packing school lunches means lots of plastic baggies getting used one time and thrown away. That’s no good. Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shows how you can sew up some reusable snack bags in no time. She shows two variations… Read more ...