Types of hem stitches

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…

When it comes to hand sewing you have to know all the Hand Stitching Types and how and where to use each one of them. That's why I present you with this Free Guide, in which I show you each of the basic hand stitches you need to sew all your sewing and clothing projects!

Need a refresher on the different types of seams at your disposal? Or maybe you’re starting out and doing research to better acquaint yourself with your

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.

The following post will help in your quest to decide which types of sewing stitches are best for your project.

Types of seams

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.

How to do hemming stitch by hand 8 different ways. Close up photos of slip, catch, blind, felled, whip, blanket and more. Easy for beginners.

Check out this rolled hem YouTube tutorial. Struggling to sew a rolled hem? Learn how to make a rolled hem on sheer fabric. Try hemming chiffon dress using this sewing tip. You can use this idea to hem a wedding dress made from silk chiffon. If you are looking for creative sewing ideas on how to sew a hem on a dress learn couture sewing techniques and different types of hem finishes.