Hem finishes

There's nothing more thrilling than finishing a garment that you've made all yourself, beginning to end. The only hitch? The hem! Though it may seem like a simple project at first, with so many stitching, folding, and sewing machine techniques, you may feel at a loss for what kind of hem to use. What's the difference between a baby hem and a rolled hem? What kinds of hems are invisible and which can you see? Are some hems more flexible than others? What the heck is a hem to begin with? Put…

A vintage sewing hack how to sew perfect scallops quick and easy by hand! Embellish your dresses and blouses with a scalloped hem.

Learn to tailor like a pro!

Learn how to machine-sew a hem to finish the pleated sleeves Pattern Hack "Dramatic Pleats" in Threads #194 (Dec. 2017/Jan. 2018).

Do not fear to sew stretchy materials. Here is a great tip for sewing stable hems on stretchy knits. It is easier than you think.

The 6 best seam finishes for beautiful sewing inside and out. Neatly finishing seams make your sewing look professional and prevent fraying.

Take a blind stitch and make it beautiful.

Finish transparent edges with this simple-to-sew couture technique.