Hemstitch explained and demonstrated

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[@sheilaadams3260]

The difference between today and yesterday is what I am calling a breakthrough. I wish I could send a picture to show you the difference. My brain and fingers FINALLY got it. Thank you 🎉

[@KellyCasanova]

Yay for you Sheila!! 🎉

[@curtriceennis2924]

Thank you for explaining all you did in this video. It really answered a LOT of my questions about how to secure the beginning and ending of a woven project. Please keep making your videos for us.

[@maevecaplin2183]

Once again Kelly, thanks for explaining the finishing, your videos are so easy to follow, thank you.

[@gillianbc]

Thank you, Kelly, very helpful as always

[@kimandmoandnoelly]

Thank you so very much - I have been failing at this finish method for several year. Finally I understand.

[@KellyCasanova]

Wonderful, good for you!

[@trevorbyron9448]

Nice to see people still using this as old looms. Handwork are the grestest. They'll come in handy one day again as the world moves toward naturalness again

[@bekahdrey]

Thank you for this video. The hemstitch has been boggling my mind for months now, and I think I finally get it. It's deceptively simple, I think.

[@KellyCasanova]

A lot of things are like that, aren't they? Not as hard as we think. Happy Weaving!

[@paolagutierrez4377]

So clearly explained, thank you Kelly, it helped me to finally get it!

[@KellyCasanova]

I'm so glad to hear that!

[@katj8794]

This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@TinyPlaceGirl]

Very helpful and clearly explained, I haven't been weaving for several years and needed a refresher.

[@KellyCasanova]

Glad it was helpful!

[@seanmorello6164]

Omg, this was the simplest explanation and demonstration! Really clear directions, thank you!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you!

[@malcontentCrow]

What a clear and helpful video! I love the detail this lends the finished project. Now my projects aren't done until they have been hemstitched. Thank you for sharing!

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome!

[@reinedetrash]

thank you for your very clear explanations and beautiful youtube channel, learning a lot here!

[@KellyCasanova]

You're very welcome!

[@Kshni]

Thank you for this; this helps me with new ways to finish the ends of my weaving without the bulky knots.

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome! It's such an attractive finish and very secure 😊

[@cardsandcraftcottage]

Thanks for your video. I would love to know about other stitches that can be done.

[@Steve-uq7np]

You are beautiful, (I really mean that) thank you very much, it helps me a lot as I fumble through learning to weave. 😍😍😍😍

[@marshaknox9346]

Great visual AND verbal! Finally I understand hemstitching!

[@KellyCasanova]

Awesome! 😄

[@MaromNetta]

So very well and clearly explained. Thank you!

[@KellyCasanova]

You're most welcome!

[@cynam000n]

That is so helpful! Thank you :))

[@archeewaters]

thank you kelly. this really helps me out.

[@KellyCasanova]

Glad to hear it!

[@dianathefiberfan5116]

Great tutorial on the hem stitch. My project was already off of the loom, so it’s been difficult for me.

[@KellyCasanova]

Yes, it's much easier to do on the loom!

[@leetravathan]

So helpful!

[@sternenzeiten723]

🌹Thank you so much for this tutorial!

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome 😊

[@bugabooinsectfeeders3059]

Thank you! ❤

[@sharonmurrell9291]

I just did the hemstitch on my second dish towel. It looks so good!!!! Plus I just figured out what's going on with my warp. I think I threaded it while in the up position instead of the neutral position. If it is not that, then I don't have a clue what would cause the problems I'm having.

[@KellyCasanova]

I'm glad your hemstitch turned out well 😊

[@AndrewHokanson]

thank you! very easy to understand

[@KellyCasanova]

Awesome, thank you :)

[@scholar3377]

Hi Kelly, I notice that a while back Donna Cooper asked, "it seems easy on the beginning of the piece, but I always get confused about doing it on the end of the piece. Everything seems 'backward'. It would be great to watch you do that as well. Thanks" I experience the same challenge as her and was wondering if you were able to create a video about hemstitching at the end of the piece.Thanks. Love the school, am finishing up the Moroccan Dream Scarf weave along with you.

[@KellyCasanova]

I've actually been meaning to do that for some time! I'm weaving a scarf at the moment so I can make the video at the end of that. Thanks for reminding me 😊

[@jbp6163]

Do'h, why have I been taking my scarf off the loom first, then hemstitching? Thanks for the tip.

[@KellyCasanova]

It's much easier when it's under tension, right? :D

[@roulazoupanioti]

great!! thank you !! 🥰

[@Mystichandworks]

At the start, how long of a tail needs to be left in order to work this hemstitch, 2x, 3x, 4x the width of the weaving? Thank you in advance.

[@KellyCasanova]

It does depend on the yarn, but a good rule of thumb is 4x the width of your project 😊

[@Steve-uq7np]

Ok, check on the hem stitch...but if I don’t want tassels, how do I manage the warp threads?

[@KellyCasanova]

Depends on whether you have a sewing machine or serger. If you do, you can zig zag stitch or serge the edge and then hem it. If you don't have a machine you can still hemstitch, then thread each warp end onto a needle and weave it back into the piece vertically - it's time consuming but works quite well!

[@catherinehall8716]

Very helpful video. I just started using this method and it works great! My only problem is I think I do the first and last stitch too tight as when I take it over, it curls in a bit. Maybe I just need to block it more?

[@KellyCasanova]

Catherine, if you start with a half hitch knot (as shown in the video) at the first edge warp thread and then the last, the curling is less likely to occur.

[@catherinehall8716]

@@KellyCasanova I will be trying it soon as I'm almost done with the next project! Thanks! I need to pay more attention. :)

[@Stacey.B]

I'm new to weaving. I just got my loom and was so excited I warped the whole thing with enough yarn to make a table runner and then some. After weaving for about 2 weeks I'm ready to see my 1st creation. When I begin to stitch the end of my work it hits me. I didn't do anything at the beginning. Help!! How do I fix this so I can take it off!! I'm scared the whole bit will begin to unravel. Please HELP! I don't know what to do!!

[@KellyCasanova]

There are 2 things you could do: 1. Take the piece off the loom, weight it with a heavy book or similar stop it slipping and hemstitch that way (yes, you can hemstitch off the loom 😊) 2. Cut the finished ends behind the heddle and bring the fringe through the heddle and over the top. You can either leave it to fall over the top of the heddle or over the back beam, depending on the length. Take off the front brake and begin to unroll until the start of your piece appears. Now weight the end of the piece, either with hanging weights from the fringe, or if the piece is long enough to touch the floor, with a heavy book. Hemstitch as normal. Hope that helps!

[@anne-mariescheffer4691]

Thank you very much!

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome!

[@virginiasenophdrn5921]

Can anyone see this black yarn?

[@svetlanaryabushka8872]

Спасибо!

[@paulasorvillo7525]

is your heddle in neutral or up or down?

[@KellyCasanova]

Neutral for hemstitching :)

[@lindsayrendall]

Very useful- thanks.

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome! 😀

[@abittwisted]

Nice, So what do you do if you didn't leave enough thread at the beginning of your weave to finish the hem stitch?

[@KellyCasanova]

Take a look at this video, about 2 minutes in and it shows you what to do in that situation 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX7XlX5_j72GiNU

[@abittwisted]

@@KellyCasanova Thank you. Now I can make a nice looking end rather than just tying a big knot in a few warp threads. :)

[@KellyCasanova]

@@abittwisted A nice looking hemstitch can make a huge difference to the finished piece 😊

[@amberburrow4101]

very helpful!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you Amber :)

[@amberburrow4101]

I wanted to try a new finish to my scarves, and I didn't know what to do. I remembered that you put up a video a while back, and I had to re watch. I love your channel by the way!

[@KellyCasanova]

Awesome :D

[@punkish7]

Novice here, so... Does the hem stitch secure the warp well enough that I can cut off the fringe? Thanks!

[@KellyCasanova]

Not exactly. If you cut the fringe off completely you would be cutting so close to your hemstitches that they would unravel. I have an article on this topic here if you're interested - kellycasanovaweavinglessons.com/2023/08/ask-kelly-how-sturdy-is-hemstitching.html

[@punkish7]

@@KellyCasanova perfect! Thanks

[@adrianabonino4155]

Podría aprender tanto sin lograra entender lo que dice

[@debbieholloway7146]

Is there any way to not have the writing over the work?

[@KellyCasanova]

Hi Debbie, I'm sorry, I don't choose the positioning of subtitles, KZbin does that.

[@locolotus7716]

Did you ever try to do more decorative hemstitching? I’m not sure, it’s been a minute since i’ve watch these videos for hemming, but i feel like maybe you brought up some experience in embroidery in one. I’d like to know how it went if i’m remembering the right creator.

[@KellyCasanova]

Yes, I've done a couple of different decorative hemstitches, Italian hemstitch is one that I particularly love - kellycasanovaweavinglessons.com/2020/10/italian-hemstitch.html

[@eloisedehaan5085]

What do you do with the fringe?

[@KellyCasanova]

You can leave it as it is, I usually twist mine.

[@marilenetateishi7512]

Por favor coloque tradução no texto.

[@lindaswader945]

Than you ❤

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome!

[@camilorojas1744]

Question: does this hemstitch prevent the fabric to unravel if one doesn’t want fringe?

[@KellyCasanova]

If you cut the fringe off right up near the hemstitch knots, they will not hold and the fabric will unravel. One technique for hemstitching when you don't want a fringe is to needle weave all the fringe ends up into the fabric, then they get "buried" so there is no visible fringe.

[@Elise.93]

​@@KellyCasanovado you have any videos on this technique?

[@KellyCasanova]

@@Elise.93 Yes, I do - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aofbqp5ugceCsMU

[@Elise.93]

@@KellyCasanova thank you!!

[@Be3eT]

Thank you ))

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome!

[@RinEMV]

My weaving pulls in a lot when I hemstitch. Am I just pulling too tight?

[@KellyCasanova]

Where is it pulling in from? I pull mine very tight to gather the knots.

[@RinEMV]

+Kelly Casanova it pulls in from the edges, like the knots are pulling together towards the middle.

[@KellyCasanova]

That sounds normal to me, but do you feel it looks different when you do it to how mine looks in the video? How many threads are you grouping for each knot?

[@RinEMV]

+Kelly Casanova I group two or three usually. Yours looks nice and clean (so pretty!) and doesn't pull in a ton. Maybe I need to leave more space in the thread between knots

[@RinEMV]

+Kelly Casanova I group two or three usually. Yours looks nice and clean (so pretty!) and doesn't pull in a ton. Maybe I need to leave more space in the thread between knots

[@alisegri5791]

Thunk you for this. .. Im Morrocain Weaver

[@donnacooper6392]

It seems easy on the beginning of the piece, but I always get confused about doing it on the end of the piece. Everything seems 'backward'. It would be great to watch you do that as well. Thanks.

[@KellyCasanova]

Donna, I always flip the loom around to hemstitch the opposite end, it is so much easier because you just repeat what I've done here!

[@donnacooper6392]

Kelly Casanova thanks Kelly but I don't think I can do this with a floor loom.

[@KellyCasanova]

Oh no, I didn't realise you meant a floor loom. When hemstitching on my floor loom I do it in reverse - I don't like it much but you get used to it. I do love being able to flip the RHL around so easily!

[@cmspe]

Did not like having to watch the back of your hand. Would have rather seen the stitching while you were in your "rhythm"

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks for the feedback Christine :)

[@CraftAmundous]

Ok ,so, simplified.. it's a half-hitch. 🙄

[@debbieholloway7146]

Couldnt understand her accent and the writing was directly over the demonstration and wasnt able to see what she was doing.