3 Ways to Sew Professional Looking Hems on Draperies & Window Treatments

What is the best method for sewing hems on your curtains, draperies, valances, shades, and other window treatments? Learn how to use a blind hemming machine, as well as the blind hem stitch on your household sewing machine. This video will show you 3 ways to finish your hems, and explain the pros and cons of each method.

[@LawrenceMarshall-rx7bc]

I always look forward to watching your videos. Always great content and clear instruction. Thank you

[@evalion9633]

This is a great tutorial. Thank you for taking the time to show it all & in slow motion.

[@ghengis430]

Another gem, after the roman blinds . I hadn't used the blind hem on my machine, so I'm going to give it a go. If it doesn't work, I'll do it by hand!

[@kristencamp9347]

Thank you so much for being such a great teacher and sharing your knowledge. Im making my own curtains and this information is so appreciated. 😊

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

Love that you took the time to write such a kind comment. This is what keeps me keeping' on!

[@ShanonT12]

Wow you're good!!! You make that look so easy.

[@stevelowe3525]

What a great lesson! Well filmed ,so much wisdom shared. Answered all my questions and more, specifically about machines and there capability's, I'm embarking on a new career of Drapery and blind making, at the age of 61. (and a Bloke!) this is truly a video of "The University of U-Tube" Have you covered making Roman Blind . to a professional standard Thank you for taking the time..

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

Good for you, starting a new adventure! It's never too late. And yes, there are a couple of videos on Roman blinds. One is about things to know before you sew a Roman shade, and one is a full tutorial on making a flat Roman. Good luck in your new career!

[@user-yz2fh9vp6j]

thank you for another great video. I made a cotton dress for my granddaughter and tried the blind hem stitch on my home dec sewing machine. Even with lots of trial and error adjustments, the results were just OK. I thought I was doing something wrong, but after watching your video, I now realize the limitations of my machine. Do you have any recommendations for a blind hem machine? I am not in business but do love professional results.

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

A portable blind hemmer is what you should look for. I don’t really know all the brands but if you check reviews you should be just fine.

[@leetawilhite8405]

Hello Nancy! I’ve learned so much from your videos … I’ve done a lot of home dec sewing by just reasoning things out but not at all on a professional level. This video is one example; I’d have thought pros made very straight stitches but not invisible ones 😅 I’m making curtains for my dining room and you’ve inspired me to try hand sewing the hems … but I have a question. It looks in the video like you’re sewing side hems. Is there anything different you do for a bottom hem? Thank you for all of your teaching!

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

I’m so glad my videos have been helpful! Nope, no difference in hand sewing side or bottom hems. Bottom first, then sides :)

[@leetawilhite8405]

Thank you!

[@mahrara2302]

Thank you for your great video. What hem sewing you recommend for FR fabric?

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

Whatever works for your project! FR is just an applied chemical treatment and doesn’t really affect sewing :)

[@loriscarbel4526]

Hi Nancy, I love your videos! I have a question on hemming casement fabric drapes. How do you get the correct length to pin them before sewing the hem since if I pull them gently toward the floor, they stretch. I'm having a terrible time putting pins in and not able to get them to hang evenly about 1/8" above the floor.

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

Hi Lori, so unfortunately you’re fighting a losing battle hoping to hem casement fabric to 1/8” above the floor. I’ve seen 4 panels made at the same time to the same length vary as much as 1.5” from each other over time! My suggestion is to either have them finished to hang 1” above the floor, opt for a shorter sill or apron length, or a longer than floor length so they break 2”. It’s a really unstable fabric so trying for precision will leave you pulling your hair out!

[@loriscarbel4526]

Thank you! On a modest budget, so they are 108" ready made panels with 9' ceilings (the 96" ready made won't work with taller windows) so I appreciate the suggestions. Unfortunately, I didn't even know what casement fabric was until I started watching your videos. Thank you again for your help, maybe not the best fabric choice for a perfectionist who likes things very level/even!!

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[@frankjanvari8650]

hello Nancy very nice lady is there any way to make the needle stop in the down position when using the industrial sewing machine so that the needle stays in the fabric when you stop sewing?

[@vegababes123]

Good morning my dear was just about to try this stitch with frills for a bedskirt but unsure if it's better hand sewn cause am struggling to fit the frills in an do that at the same time just not comin out right I see so many videos with the frills but its visible on the other side the stitches that is an I thought mabe I can hide it with that stitch technique what am I doin wrong ? Help needed

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

So are you trying to do the blind hem stitch to hem the bottom of a bed skirt, or are you trying to sew the skirt onto the deck (that’s the flat part that lays between the mattress and the box springs)? That stitch is for hemming only. If you’re trying to sew the top gathered edge to the deck it won’t work. Does that help or answer your question?

[@vegababes123]

@@ASquarePillowIsntSquare yes for the part With the mattress an the box spring didn’t want to attach it to the fitted sheet itself is it for hand hemming only?

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

@@vegababes123 Yes, this stitch is only for hemming, not for seaming. You may want to try attaching the skirt directly to the box spring with twist pins!

[@vegababes123]

@@ASquarePillowIsntSquare thank u very much my dear will try it 💕