5 techniques that I use TO HEM all of my garments. Hope this helps!

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Dear Sewing Friends, in this video I will share with you 5 hems with a variety of techniques how to achieve them. I use these hems quite a bit on my handmade garments, and chances are you have seen them in my sewing videos before. This is how I do my hems, you might find different techniques in other resources, but you know that I always share with you what works for me. I hope you enjoy this tutorial and I will also use it as a point of reference for future sewing and drafting videos as well :)
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[@Joyce-lq6gm]

I am 70 years old and my grandmother sewed all of my clothes growing up. She was a tailor and did beautiful work. I learned a lot in terms of sewing and fitting from her. Before the days of the fancy sewing machines of today, she used a long zig zag stitch to put in a blind hem as her machine was not capable of any of the blind hem stitches. My first machine had just basic stitches, much like hers had, so the zig zag stitches were closer together than a blind hem, but much the same. She also used a lighter thread weight for blouses and silk or chiffon dress hems.

[@proudasiangirl576]

I LOVE your channel. You explain everything so well. You break everything down so that even a beginner can understand. Not only do you explain everything, you show your work on the sewing machine, which is what I love to see. I hate lazy KZbinrs who tell you how to do something but only point with her index finger on where to sew. Show your work! And that's what makes your channel so great!

[@el7425]

Wow, what a fabulous teacher you are!!! You don't just explain the steps, you explain the WHY of each step. Thank you so much for taking the time to make the videos on your channel-- I can't wait to watch more!!!

[@slaveNo-4028]

This is the first time my brain actually grasped how understitching works, thanks to how simple and sweet your examples are! Also you remind me of a swan very much, idk why, but a beautiful swan!

[@imsewblessed1578]

What a lot of work you put into this video. Hemming is my least favourite part of sewing definitely. 😕 And doing a bias hem……oh my goodness, it’s painful for me. Your examples in this video were fantastic. Showing the samples of each hem with a contrasting thread was really good. 🌟🌟😊

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[@paraboo8994]

That two stitch line rolled hem is genius! I have a rolled hem foot, too and I can't always get it to work reliably, so I usually do it manually and with some hems you really sit there, endlessly hemming 😂

[@vincenzolee6576]

I am a well seasoned seamstress. Your videos teach me something every time. Thank you!

[@morrisdancer11]

I enjoyed and learned a lot from your tutorial. Very clear instruction, visuals and voice. Thank you. Note I am in my 80th. year and have sewed since about 14yrs. old. I used to go to the outdoor market and buy fabric. Often gingham/glazed cotton or similar. Sew on Saturday and wear the result on sat. night. Full skirt with a paper (stiff) nylon petticoat , white broaderie anglaise blouse . Ballet flats. Ready to go. good times for sewing. Rock @ Roll.

[@carolpernarowski8107]

Thank you very helpful. Like the way you explain very well, not a lot of excess talk, just the facts. Thanks

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jessicaneal8553]

I finally know what that stitch is for on my machine! A blind hem stitch!

[@kathygann7632]

I’m saving these types of videos for my sewing reference library.

[@amysheridan4496]

Thanks for your videos, they are always so clear and easy to understand.

[@mothersuperior6751]

That rolled hem technique is a game changer for me. I usually can use a rolled hem foot but struggle to start and finish. My alternative has been to sew three times. Thx.

[@nazmirea6836]

You really a great sewing teacher i must say. Thank you so much😘

[@martinesgood7197]

Hello, my lovely friend? you look amazing and gorgeous at profile photo. I wish I can be a good friend to you. How are you doing?

[@shawnhumphrey8668]

You make hemming look like fun, but it's tedious. 😄

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

It is fun :) you have to think about it not like it is the last few steps of the marathon, but a beautiful beginning of wearing your finished garment :) but.... there are days when It is tedious for me as well, I feel you! ;)

[@joannexavier-troxel6956]

Thank you so so much!! This exactly the answer I have been looking for all day, for dealing with raw edges. Please keep making these videos; they are so helpful to me, since I am, very much a visual, hands on learner.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Joanne, hi! So glad that this was helpful, there are over 200 helpful videos on my channel about sewing, just go to my channel and take a look :)

[@carlyehooten7467]

I love love LOVE your videos! I've been sewing for many years, but learned from my grandmother, who was not a terribly proper seamstress 😁 so I didn't learn to sew particularly well. Your videos are varied and beautifully explained, very clear and address a lot of topics that most videos don't seem to consider. So valuable and soooo informative! Thank you 😊

[@shanaazmohammed7713]

I feel like when I reach the hem I feel lazy to finish it

[@eghomecrafts9193]

Same

[@youtubeprofile9495]

You have it good! I feel lazy even to start 😂.

[@shanaazmohammed7713]

@@youtubeprofile9495 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sheemphilips6234]

Thank you.......never thought of a facing hem.

[@renaybray5079]

Love Love this video! I have been sewing for 40 years and you taught me something new today!!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

That's awesome! 40 years - wow! What's your best sewing tip?

[@renaybray5079]

That your sewing project doesn't have to be perfect! Also, to press, press, press your garments to make them look professional!! and of course, measure twice, cut once! :)

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Love it!

[@pamelagahan5601]

You are an AMAZING teacher.

[@martinesgood7197]

Hello, my lovely friend? you look amazing and gorgeous at profile photo. I wish I can be a good friend to you. How are you doing?

[@candiced4826]

Thank you for this video! Just learning to sew and this is very helpful!

[@qormi1000]

Great tutorial. Never knew about hemming with a facing. Thank you Alisa. xxxx

[@tghgrfx]

I'm fairly new to sewing and only recently found your channel and I LOVE IT! I've learned so much from watching your videos and I just can't thank you enough! THANK YOU!!

[@sandramyer7081]

Good diagrams- very clear when you decide which hem

[@florinakhalil3349]

Thank you for this video, few of them never knew how to do. Good job.

[@LindahsArtHouse]

I love all the choices. Thank you for this informative tutorial! Love it 🧵 💕

[@clairedriscoll8628]

Love the rolled hem method x

[@caralinehowden2951]

Thank you, I really wish someone had given me such concise easy to do hemming. Although with years of experience I can do all these hems. A beginner for sure would learn so much especially since there are more than one way to do most sewing, having options is a great way to learn. Again thank you!!

[@pattihansen6099]

Beautiful work and wonderfully explained.

[@dianepeak6833]

Fantastic information!! Thank you...

[@dawnerobins9854]

So informative and helpful. Thank you !!!!

[@marathorne6821]

Excellent video, thank you so much!

[@pattyknoll7428]

Thanks for all the great information on ALL your videos. When hand sewing a bling hem I was taught to slide the needle between the fold of the hem 1/4 of an inch between each "stitch" so the thread inside is invisible as well. It also keeps it from being caught on something and pulling out.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Patty, hi! Thanks. There are many ways how to do it, this is just one of them.

[@cleanqueen75]

I use BAN-ROL when doing a tiny rolled hem. It works great!

[@janetlink9756]

Thankyou so much for these techniques, especially the one for sheer or lightweight fabric. I will be referring to this video in the future

[@EmeraldQueen206]

I love your channel. There’s always something to learn.

[@RobinIsSewin]

This was extremely helpful. Thank you, well done!

[@MadeByTriniLena]

Thxs for sharing Alisa, hope all is well ❤️🙏🏽

[@eunicebugaian1397]

I learned new things watching this video, Thank You Alisa!

[@Aurora-uh9nk]

Thank you 🙏 very interesting and helpful x

[@lynetterene]

Yeah, hemming can be a doozy....I have a few unhemmed projects😊.....what is that fabric you used for the single fold hem....I love it

[@petro3441]

I so wish you were my teacher in school years.i have learn so much already.thanx again

[@CathyJohnson313]

Such a helpful video, thank you!

[@patgottshalk8808]

Thank-you for the wonderful examples. Your choice for contrast fabric and thread is appreciated.

[@marmar6692]

Very informative and helpful video🙌

[@emiliakirner3833]

I have a blind hem foot and I really like it. Thanks for the video , very informative !

[@MadeByTriniLena]

Love the bias hem look✅🧵✂️

[@sarahs4109]

I have had my machine for 25+ years and never knew how to use the blind hem stitch lol. This was such a well thought out video and so clearly done. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@kathygann7632]

Once you learn the invisible hem, it is such an ah-ha moment. The most confusing moment when I learned is you fold the main garment back , rather than the hem up.

[@lylianjettar3637]

Excellent video! thank you

[@nicolasmith1460]

Outstanding video. Thank you x

[@jewels7139]

Awesome tutorial on hems. Really needed to see this. I have a machine but don’t use it, I stitch by hand. Thank y’all so much for sharing this with us. Jewels 💎

[@ksenijavojisavljevic2034]

Fenomenal video ! Thank you! 💐

[@Everyoneisanartist776]

Amazing video. Thank you.

[@l.a.w.79]

I need to post to Instagram so you can see all of the things I have made because of your inspirational teaching of the finer techniques in sewing!!!! My mom taught me to sell as a child so in high school I wizzed through home ec(that might give away how long ago I was in high school). I picked up the upcycle craze and then wanted to just sew my own garments. Some things I’ve sewn intuitively and I’ve resurrected my memories of following patterns. Your precise instructions for things like this have made my home made pieces look amazing!!!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@MeireMelo]

Thanks for sharing this tutorial with us! 🥰

[@gildresperez3008]

Hi Alisa. Thanks for your videos. There are excellent. You are the best.

[@tiffanywebb7486]

I just wanted to say thank you so much for your videos after watching you I really understand very grateful!

[@monabashandi1468]

You are amazing. Thank you for sharing this tecqunies. Loved it 🥰

[@paulinewho5071]

I'm just starting out on sewing using a machine and this video really helped me understand the different stitches on my dial. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Alisa! I'm also a new subscriber and I've been binge-watching your videos. Haha!

[@vaisalis3892]

Glad I found your channel 💖 now I can make dresses for myself ☺ thanks💖💖❤❤❤❤

[@bongsellers4572]

Thank you so much for the video. It's very informative, especially when you explaining in detail and showing closed up on how it's done.

[@kellyhipkins5616]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@tn_heartsoul3871]

👍🏼👍🏼 Very good, clear, and understandable. Thank you❣️

[@debramejia5091]

Wonderful video! You bring so much value to You Tube!

[@ellamcknight3966]

You are the very very best. I always enjoy your skills along with your zeal .. Thank you

[@deanalovessewn6117]

Hi Alisa!! Your amazing at these tutorials.. Time & patients to do for us.. I deeply appreciate all your hard work & can’t thank you enough…. 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵

[@victoriahannah1633]

These are very helpful. I plan on practicing them. I try & make sure my raw hem is even and then I will press my hem allowance in. I don’t have a serger but I do have a side cutter that will do a overcast stitch and cut off the strip of excess fabric. I’m getting pretty decent with finishing up the raw edges but just in case my overcast cast isn’t completely even my hem allowance line is pressed in nice and even. This has been such a help to me. I’m a new subscriber.

[@Czarmash]

Amazing tutorial, as a beginner this is so made simple to understand, love the machine blind hem its my first time to learn about it 😀

[@barbolson8768]

This video is so helpful. Thank you for showing us your talents.

[@shirleysingh5558]

Well appreciated

[@rizkal3074]

It’s so good . Hemming is my most favourite thing in sewing . I tried it and it turned out fine

[@chrisdollery5166]

Alisa this is a great tutorial,i learn so much watching you, so many useful ideas. thank you

[@noracortez2112]

Thank you for sharing, really helpful🙋

[@annewong5168]

Thank you for your very informative video. God bless.

[@deecross5028]

Thanks for this wonderful video! The last one was the one I was trying to figure out for the period pattern I'm working on. I think I'm going to use one of your other methods. Thanks again.

[@vivenna]

Super useful to have them all together! :) Personally, I use the rolled hem on my overlock machine a lot since it’s the fastest solution. Downside is that it requires matching thread colors for 3 spools (or a combination that looks good)

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Rolled hem is so fun! Love that tiny result that the serger gives! But agree with you - gotta match the thread.

[@marionlacey1986]

Wonderful demo and video thank you Alisa!🐾🥰

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Glad you liked it, Marion! Happy to see you here :)

[@stellaaustria6421]

A very useful and helpul video, Thank you👍

[@alisonprovencher7906]

Just shared your video on Facebook! Someone needed suggestions for hemming a knit!

[@darlenegoodridge406]

Thank you so much

[@MariaSantos-dz9lh]

Thank ou for this video it was great. I tried the rolled hem. Perfect!!!!!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Great to hear that! Happy that it was helpful!

[@nievespereda8486]

Your tutorials help to much Tku a lo God bless u

[@gabriellagonda1544]

This video is super usefull! Thanks a lot for taking the effort and showing these techniques with sample fabric and contrasting thread. It's so much easier to ubderstand and learn!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Glad it was helpful, I truly tried to make it as convenient as I could for he viewers!

[@sandrajohn5415]

Thanks for sharing

[@VickiSHough]

🪡I recently found your channel and I have been watching and learning so much! I enjoy your enthusiasm and positive energy! You are super talented and I really love watching you! I come from a family of sewers, grandmother, mother, cousins (2 cousins currently make a living with their sewing talents). I love watercolor, drawing (of course sewing). I'd love to see a video on watercolor but I understand this is a sewing channel : ) Stay the beautiful person you are and thank you so very much for sharing your talent!

[@clothingalterations]

Great job

[@lucialopez-maya6581]

Fantastic and very informative 🥰about to try it out 🥰 thaaaaaaanks

[@joannecava2418]

Super video = thank you

[@miraclethankgod9989]

Awesome ,thanks as always 🤝

[@jenniferclements7809]

I learned alot from your very clear thank you

[@auntmayme8119]

You have taught this old dog, who’s been sewing since dinosaurs roamed the earth, some new tricks. Thank you!

[@deborahspooner8046]

Excellent

[@buddy77587]

Fabulous 👍

[@sarahrudd4995]

Thank you so much.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

My pleasure! :)

[@janicegomes487]

Thankyou so much for this.... I thought that understitching is only for necklines.But personally speaking, I do invisible hemming by hand.. worth the effort...it's ok for me as I stitch only for myself.

[@fetepetitspois]

Merci beaucoup. 🌹

[@ruthirwin8222]

Super advice

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you!

[@MadeByTriniLena]

Wow that’s an amazing way to do a pin hem✅🧵✂️

[@lynetterene]

Great tips sweetie

[@greaserleo]

Great video, love your voice too.