Learn how to hem pants at home, complete with video tutorials for hand stitching or using a sewing machine

How to sew a rolled hemline on sheer, lightweight garments. Learn how to apply the rolled hem technique by hand as well as by machine using a specialized hemmer foot.

Hey, friends! I know that today is typically "crochet day" around here, but I had a different type of sewing project I had to complete and I thought some of you might be interested in

In the last post, we went over stitches to use for a basic hem. But some garments and some fabrics require a narrow hem. Really narrow, like ⅛” or 3mm. The best way to sew a narrow hem? That depen…

Sewing machine not working? On vacation with access only to a thread and needle? Knowing how to fix a hem by hand sewing is a valuable skill, and once you learn it, it's a relatively simple process. What's more, hand-sewn hems can be...

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This sewing tutorial covers different types of hems that you can use depending on the fabric and the desired look. For example, a basic hem is created by folding the raw edge of the fabric under twice and stitching it in place. A blind hem, on the other hand, is a more advanced technique that creates an almost invisible hem. Knowing how to sew a hem is an essential skill for any sewist.

04.20.2016 0845 Although I do enjoy using a sewing machine to stitch together projects, I initially learned how to hand sew as a child. Hand sewing isn’t as daunting as it sounds, alth…

learn how to sew by hands with this tutorial. This DIY sewing project covers all the 5 basic hand sewing stitches like the running stitch, back stitch, ladder stitch, carpet stitch and the blind hem stitch. You may use one or all of these stitches for your hand sewing projects. This tutorial is so simple that any beginner can learn her basic hand sewing skills form the step by step instructions.