1. Hems

2. Hems A properly sewn hem: Hang straight & even Parallel to the floor
All fullness be eased in and sewn smoothly

3. Hem Steps Mark the hem length Turn the hem up and press
Finish the hem edge
Attach the hem

4. Mark the Hem Work with a partner Wear garment with appropriate shoes
Measure the desired length with a yard stick from the floor
Mark desired length with pins or a marking tool

5. Turn Up the Hem
Depending on the selected hemming method, measure from desired hem length and make an additional mark noting where to trim the excess fabric

6. Finish the Edge
The raw edge of a hem must be finished to prevent raveling.
The finish is determined by fabric & function.
The raw edges of hems are finished just like the raw edges of seams

7. Attach the Hem
Hems are attached by hand, machine, or fusing.

8. Hems by machine It is the quickest, permanent hemming method
Most common methods are Topstitched, Turned & Stitched, Machine Blind Hem, and Rolled Hem

9. Topstitched
Used to attach a hem and decorate at the same time (the stitching shows, just like any topstitching).

10. Topstitched Hem
Mark hem
Trim to 1 ¼”
Press hem to inside 1 ¼”
Turn raw edge in ¼” & press again.
Top stitch close to second fold.

11. Hems by machine Turned and Stitched
Looks like a topstitched hem, but the amount of fabric turned up is very small (1/4”and usually found at the bottom of a man’s shirt).

12. Turn & Stitch Hem Mark hem & trim so that it is 5/8”.
Turn raw edge up 5/8” & press.
Turn raw edge in to the 5/8” pressing line and press again.
Topstitch along the second folded edge.

13. Machine Blind Hem Used for most commercially hemmed garments,
Uses the blind hem foot.
Virtually invisible

14. Steps Machine Blind Hem
Press the hem
Fold the raw edge in ¼” and press
Pin hem in position
Turn the “hem” back on itself
Position it under the blind hem foot
Sew using the machine blind hem stitch

15. Hems by hand The stitches should be: evenly spaced
loose enough that the fabric does not pucker
almost invisible
sewn with a single thread

16. Hems by hand Slip stitch: Stitches are almost invisible
Used to attach a folded edge such as a hemmed (turned & stitched) finish or bias binding.

17. To sew, the hand needle is slipped inside the folded edge of the hem and the picks up one or two threads of the fabric directly below.

18. Fused Hem It is considered a quick fix.
Used to temporarily hold a hem, i.e dressing for work and you inadvertently pull out the hem of your pants and need a quick fix.
Done with a fusible web