How to Hem a Chiffon Bridesmaid, Prom or Formal Layered Dress

[@gillianoliver7643]

Thank goodness I saw your video before shortening my dress for a wedding. I was dreading cutting the fabric first but this method is brilliant!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you!! I’m so glad you found me. Good luck with the alteration and enjoy the wedding ☺️

[@adelaidanilo3362]

I DID IT!!!! I DID IT!! I DID IT!!!! I have always been scared of sewing chiffon and fabric like and thanks to you and your very awesome tutorial I DID IT!!!! LOVED IT!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!!! BLESSINGS TO YOUR SWEET LOVING HANDS THAT HELP OTHERS!!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Yes!!! I knew you could do it!! 🤩 Thank you so much for your wonderful comments ☺️

[@rebecca7766]

This is exactly what I needed! I am making a circle skirt from scratch with a chiffon top layer that I was really struggling to do a rolled hem on. Thankfully I cut the skirt too long, so I should have enough fabric at the bottom to do it this way.

[@HouseofMissSew]

I’m so pleased you found me! 😊

[@evitaevita98]

I always come back to this video when i forgot how to sew a chiffon hem. Thank you!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you for watching! Glad I could help 😊

[@manjun8903]

This is the best video I ever watched. I did my dress shortened successfully. Sooo happy 🎉

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you so much!! I’m so pleased this method worked for you 😊

[@lauraaltes7344]

Eureka! I’d have never thought of not cutting the hem first. Thank you!! This will make hemming my niece’s prom dress so much easier!!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you for finding me! Good luck with your alteration 😊

[@leejmuam1]

Same here

[@campbellfamily2064]

Same, genius idea

[@georgycolson9671]

I am working on a double layered dress right now for a neighbor, and let me tell you....NOT cutting it first has made all the difference in the world!

[@ravensara14]

This was the best video and explanation for hemming chiffon! Thank you! I had success and am no longer afraid of this task!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you so much for watching 😊

[@elizabethmullhall8226]

Thank you for your terrific video, it is just super. I remember having to shorten my future sister-in-law's wedding dress (at a time when KZbin tutorials were not in existence 😮). It was the most nerve-wracking job as I was not an experienced sewer at the time. I approached the task by measuring how much it needed to be shortened, cut it and then tried to create a rolled hem. I did get the dress done but I think I aged 10 years in the process and swore never to undertake anything like that again. Now, after seeing your video it makes so much sense. Great job 😁

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! Such a shame you didn't have this video all those years ago! It can be so stressful altering wedding dresses! No going back once you've used the scissors.😂

[@EileenSum]

Thank you so much for this video! Coincidentally my daughters dress I had to hem was almost identical to the dress in the video. You made it easy to follow. I am not one to sew only when I have to!! I just need a new sewing machine. Mine is a 50 year old Singer. It still runs good. It is great for mending. Thanks again!😊

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you! I’m really pleased I could help and make this an easier process. Your machine might be old but it’s much better than the Singer machines of today. Whatever you do, don’t replace your machine with a new Singer. The brand name was sold many years ago and the Singers of today are poor quality in comparison.😊

[@originalnix]

Nice!!!!! I was so worried about hemming and ruining a dress I want to wear to my friends wedding!!! No more!!! Looking forward to doing it now!!

[@katherinehazleton5262]

I wish I’d seen this video before I hemmed the 1st of four bridesmaids dresses. I’m actually looking forward to the other 3 thank you

[@HouseofMissSew]

Ha ha! I’m glad you found the video before you’d finished all 4! ☺️

[@jyflygirl07]

Absolutely Amazing tutorial yes i hemmed the mother of the bride chiffon dress!! It turned out so professional!! Thank You Thank You!!! Who knew sewing chiffon could be so easy!! 3 hem dress and turned out fantastic!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you for watching !! I’m so pleased I could help 😊

[@chrissteiert4084]

Thank you!!! I have three bridesmaid dresses to shorten and was terrified to begin. Your method is so great, thank you sooooooo much for sharing.

[@HouseofMissSew]

No problem at all! I’m really glad you found me. Good luck with the alterations 😊

[@andreaf5765]

@@HouseofMissSewI have a question, I’m hemming a bridesmaid dress that is also three layers but has a slit. How do I do the side seems where the slits are?? I’m not confident in that part at all. HELP thank you

[@HouseofMissSew]

@@andreaf5765 I would mark up the hem and alter as shown in the video. Take a look at the finish on the hem at the slits and try to replicate this at each slit by neatly turning up the hem. It may help to add a little hand stitching at the ends if you need to. It’s likely that the slit has been finished first and then the hem is finished last so you’re still sewing everything in the same order. Depending on how much you’ve taken off the length you may need to open the slits further. It would be easier to avoid this to save complicating things but it just depends on the length and position of the slit once you’ve altered the hem. ☺️

[@kaybaranowski7367]

I too, was dreading the shortening chore. Thank you for sharing this brilliant technique….so slick, easy and painless! Took me more time to iron the packing wrinkles out. Can't thank you enough!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you so much!! I’m glad I could help 😊

[@francat6450]

This was so incredibly useful! I've watched a dozen videos, bought a rolled hem foot and all.. Started with the lining but it didn't end up looking great (I'm a beginner). I was so nervous to tackle the thin and shifty chiffon layer and then I stumbled on your video. My hem didn't come out perfect at all, but so much better than the lining! Thank you so so much.

[@HouseofMissSew]

You’re welcome! I’m so glad you found my video 😀

[@juliemiller2144]

Thank you so much! I had never hemmed a formal dress, your video made it so easy! Thank you, thank you!

[@HouseofMissSew]

You’re welcome - I’m so glad you found me ☺️

[@timwelchmadden7947]

THANK YOU FOR THIS! I have tried this type of hem on several different dresses and several different ways. I have tried those rolled hem pressor feet, and other ways. It always took so long, and never just looked professional, or even. I tried this on a friends bridesmaids dress just now and was able to get it done and return it back to her as she left work. It was so simple and quick, I couldn't even believe it! I will be using this technique every time now! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! - I'm so glad you found me and this method worked for you. Happy sewing! 😀

[@guadalupearronagarcia9067]

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[@joloveshepherd2413]

Thank you so much for this. It worked great. I had to shorten a bridesmaid dress for a friend that was 3 layers and exactly like this. It turned out perfect.

[@HouseofMissSew]

Briliant! - I'm really pleased that I could help you ☺

[@Southernladyasmr]

Phew! Thank you so much! I was over here sweating, but you’ve saved the day!

[@HouseofMissSew]

I’m so pleased I could help 😊

[@amber689]

Most helpful video I’ve watched in a LONG time.

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you so much!! What a wonderful comment ☺️

[@helenramsey8111]

I have never had good luck sewing chiffon. I'm researching all tips so I can shorten my niece's dress for her son's wedding. And give my new Brother sewing/embroidery machine a chance to do a good job w/out hesitation. Love your demo.

[@HouseofMissSew]

Chiffon can be really tricky to sew. I usually refuse to do any alterations to chiffon garments 😂 Hopefully my hemming tips will help you 🤞

[@helenramsey8111]

@@HouseofMissSew I first refused to alter the hem, but your demo illustration made it look quite easy. So, my next quest will be finding the right thread and the correct sewing machine needle. Any suggestions?

[@HouseofMissSew]

@@helenramsey8111 I used regular sew all polyester thread and a size 70/10 universal needle. ☺️

[@marti9023]

I've looked at many rolled hem videos, and yours look easiest. Will be trying this method today! Thank you.

[@leannstites2786]

OMG!! I've been doing this the hard way for sure!!! Thank you so very much for posting this method!

[@HouseofMissSew]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@leannstites2786]

I have just finished hemming an entire bridal party - plus brides dress. I haven’t sewn on this type garment for decades. Your video made my job so much easier! I did 8 adult gowns, two bridesmaids and mother of the bride pantsuit! Then brides gown and bustle! Still have the knack at 72!😁

[@HouseofMissSew]

@@leannstites2786 oh wow! That’s a lots of alterations!! Well done for getting through them all! 🥳👏👏

[@BinnyBones1]

Thank you for sharing this tip! It save me so much time and stress! I hate hems but need to overcome that feat and this video helped tremendously! Thank you!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you so much!!! Hope this technique helps ☺️

[@bobbie49269]

Two weeks before our daughter's wedding and she needs someone to hem her MOH dress, it's the middle of prom / wedding season so it's up to me. THANK YOU!!! this will make tomorrow so much easier!

[@HouseofMissSew]

I’m so glad you found me!! Good luck with all the hemming 🤞

[@KittenBowl1]

Great idea of not cutting hem to its required seam so it can stabilize the fabric for easier sewing! I am going to give this a try next time when I’m hemming my dressy pants and long summer skirts! Thanks!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you! Hope this technique works for you ☺️

[@ronnab3464]

Tomorrow I will hemming my daughter and granddaughter's bridesmaid dresses, with your help on the video I am confident I will not mess them up. Thank you.

[@HouseofMissSew]

I hope your alterations have gone well 🤞 - glad I could help ☺️

[@bakerwannabe4435]

I just came across your channel and enjoyed this episode and plan on watching many more. Nicely done, thank you.

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you for your lovely comment ☺️

[@joppai_]

Thank you so much for this!! My best friends wedding is in a couple of weeks and my shoes JUST came in the mail, this will be super helpful when hemming 💕

[@HouseofMissSew]

Good luck with the alterations and hope the wedding is a fabulous event! ☺️

[@madeleanperea7373]

Love it. Easy simple and great instructions. And especially not a long video.

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you ☺️

[@karacoconutag]

You're a lifesaver! Never seen this method but I'm excited to try it on my bridesmaid dress.

[@RecyclingMusicLover]

This gave me the confidence I need to do this myself. Thank you!!!

[@HouseofMissSew]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@probablyaudrey6498]

thank you so much! you have no idea how much of a life saver this is to me!

[@HouseofMissSew]

I’m glad you found me! 😊

[@probablyaudrey6498]

@@HouseofMissSew so am I! I'm finishing up my dress for my sister's wedding haha

[@sinndymorr6358]

This technique makes so much sense. Thank You!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you! ☺️

[@rebeccahempe6699]

Omg! Thank you for this video. I think I just spent hours cutting, pressing and sewing a chiffon hem. Bout wanted to pull my hair out!

[@HouseofMissSew]

I'm so glad I could help! - Hope you managed to get the dress hemmed 🤞

[@YahuahLives]

You are not alone! 😁

[@chriswinton8138]

So glad I found this video. Such helpful tips on how to do this hem. I’m working on a bridesmaid dress and this will make it so much easier. Thank you!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you for your lovely comments! I hope your bridesmaid dress turned out well ☺️

[@christinewinton5206]

@@HouseofMissSew The bridesmaid dress looks lovely. The hem was so easy to do. Thank you 😊

[@HouseofMissSew]

@@christinewinton5206 excellent!! Hope the big day goes well 😀

[@martinacrank6836]

Thank You! Thank YOU! I was scared to death cutting my niece's bridesmaid dress.. I cannot believe its the same exact dress as yours. I feel confident now!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Oh wow! The same dress!! What a coincidence! 😃 So glad you found me! Good luck with the alteration 🤞

[@eugenethompson9018]

Would fabric tape be applicable to chiffon material? I’m worried about what foot and tension to use on chiffon that it would be narrow enough. What type thread and size needle. I haven’t sewn 5:20 in years , although I did formals for my girls, a million years ago😅 help! 😊

[@eugenethompson9018]

Using my husbands phone, my name is Pam, today is 4-25-23

[@judymacfayden755]

Thank you so much for posting this video! Simply brilliant. 💖

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@scottweston972]

Thank you! I just hemmed a prom dress! (I was definitely going to make this much harder on myself!)

[@HouseofMissSew]

Brilliant!! I'm so glad I could help :)

[@SueAbold]

Givving this a try. Thankfully, there are 3 layers, I hope I am proficient by the time I get to the outter layer! Thanks for the technique, I would never thought to keep excess un til first stitching is done.

[@HouseofMissSew]

I’m sure this will work perfectly for you! 🤞😀

[@katiekniess5376]

Oh I am so thankful for this video. I'm on a budget and need to hem my bridesmaid dress. Thank you!!

[@HouseofMissSew]

You’re welcome ☺️ The best tip is to measure, mark and stitch first before you trim off the excess fabric. It’s so much easier that way. This dress was one of 3 bridesmaid dresses that I altered recently. The hems totalled almost 30 metres of fabric! 😩 Hope yours goes well 🤞

[@lizziehough8396]

Oh my goodness!!!! I hem A LOT of these and this should work perfectly. The problem with even just stitching one time, trimming, then rolling is the material stretches or frays and it is too easy to make an uneven or wonky hem. Hope this works when only hemming the front of a dress that angles to the sides, therefore creating a bias section.

[@HouseofMissSew]

I’ve not tried only hemming one side but hopefully the method will work for you 🤞 I find it’s so much easier than trimming first and have had no issues with hems stretching out of shape (which would happen if I did a normal rolled hem approach!) ☺️

[@CD-in4qe]

Great tips. The cut after the hem- brilliant.

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you so much 😊

[@theFlanster05]

this is so clever and so helpful. i thought i was somehow supposed to fold in the edge a perfecly tiny amount twice and I was terrified. THANK YOU

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you! ☺️ I’m so glad I could help and make this process much easier 🤩

[@debracarter7290]

Brilliant tutorial! Very helpful. Thank you!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you so much 😊

[@debbywright1955]

excellent video. Thank you

[@HouseofMissSew]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching 😊

[@cindyd2236]

So glad i found this. I had no idea how to do this but this looks like something i can handle that will save me alot of money & time!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Brilliant! I’m really glad you found me 😀

[@coramaddison4430]

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve always cut before making the hem and my machine would grab the threads of the chiffon and bunch them, making the dress look terrible. Does this technique stop that?

[@HouseofMissSew]

I’ve tried both ways and it’s much easier to cut after you’ve stitched. You have more control over the fabric and it’s easier to handle. I think this method would avoid the bunching that you describe 🤞🤞

[@rajigodwin]

Two weeks for my daughter's wedding. Her two bridesmaids dresses had to be shortened. Was a bit stressed out how to do it. Thank you so much for that teaching.❤

[@HouseofMissSew]

You’re welcome! So glad I could help. Hope you have a fabulous time at the wedding ☺️

[@rajigodwin]

@@HouseofMissSew Thank you so much ❤️

[@katielove9932]

That is really an interesting technique. The alternative would be to do a rolled-hem.

[@crissemlou7359]

SO helpful! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!😊

[@HouseofMissSew]

You’re most welcome 😊

[@CicadaAir]

Thanks a ton! I'm in the middle of altering my own wedding dress and this was very helpful!

[@HouseofMissSew]

I’m so pleased I could help ☺️

[@bsantiago945]

Genius !!! Will try, wish me the best 🙏😁

[@HouseofMissSew]

You’ve got this ☺️

[@bsantiago945]

@@HouseofMissSew I don’t know you , you don’t know me , I don’t know where this idea came from but I want to say thanks for sharing this simple quick and clear way of doing this hem on these dresses. I have sewn dresses before (long time ago with patterns and watching sewers since I was a kid) but fixing dresses with these materials have never been an easy thing to do and I had a dress I never fixed because I was afraid of damaging the dress 👗. Well , I started with a dress I’m planing to wear tomorrow and thanks to you I did it! 😃 I’m ready to tackle the other dress ☺️ Thanks again for sharing this for free. 🙃

[@HouseofMissSew]

@@bsantiago945 you’re welcome! It makes it so much easier than other methods I’ve seen 😀

[@bsantiago945]

@@HouseofMissSew I agree with you 100 %

[@marycontreras7560]

This is an awesome method and video! I will be hemming a bridesmaid dress and this method will save me time and frustration! Thank you so much!

[@HouseofMissSew]

You’re welcome! - Thank you for such a lovely comment ☺️

[@thesnob7]

Great idea! So glad I spent the time to look for an easier way, you’ve saved me a lot! of time!

[@HouseofMissSew]

You're welcome. Hope your hem turned out ok. 😊

[@Blessedpb]

That was great! I've watched several vids and decided - I CAN'T DO THAT! Then as about to give up, I clicked on you. I have a sewing machine that I do simple alterations and pillow cases for the cat shelter and that's about all I can accomplish but I had an idea in my mind how I might hem these beautiful chifon duster without ruining it and it was exactly what you formulated and showed me how to do in an easy peasy way. Thanks so much! I don't sew much but going to subscribe because you really helped me. :^D p

[@HouseofMissSew]

I’m so glad you found me!! I’m really pleased I could help you find an easy solution 😊

[@bernadettephillips1437]

Thanks for this - so helpful! You’ve got a new subscriber as a result 🎉 thanks 🙏

[@HouseofMissSew]

Brilliant 🤩 thank you ☺️

[@leslieedens6014]

Can you share with this newbie what stitch settings to use while using this technique?

[@HouseofMissSew]

I used a 2.5mm stitch length and a 70/10 universal needle.

[@torribeard5947]

Thank you so much! Wow, it is so much easier than I anticipated!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you for watching! Glad I could help make it easy for you ☺️

[@katiekirby4444]

Thanks for making it simple and understandable. Best video I've seen so far!

[@keys_open_doors]

Thank you for sharing!! 🎉

[@brittanylees1555]

Love your video! I am a beginner. What stitch width and length did you use?

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you for watching 😊 I used a straight stitch of length 2.5mm

[@brittanylees1555]

@@HouseofMissSew Just finished my bridesmaid dress! Thank you so much!

[@HouseofMissSew]

@ no problem 😌

[@nancyvaccare7635]

Thank you so much for this video! I used your method and it was a game changer!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you! I’m go glad I could help! 😊

[@jayanthiramakrishnan5130]

What a amazing tutorial!!!!! Love it! Can’t wait to try it!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you so much! Happy sewing ✂️😀

[@donnamom6158]

I can’t believe i found this after i cut the top layer. Oh well. I know for next time.

[@kofoedsandy]

If only I could have measured up x amount all the way around on multiple layers. I had to have her stand and mark it all the way around because it was uneven and had a train in the back. Thank you though. It looks great. I'll try the sewing then cutting method though. Thank you.

[@HouseofMissSew]

Hopefully this method will still help. 🤞 Good luck with all the layers ☺️

[@hy3m33]

Positively brilliant. Thank you so much!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you ☺️

[@effiepowell2218]

Helped me sooo much to hem a bridesmaid dress. Thank you!

[@HouseofMissSew]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@Pixieharmony]

Thank you! I think you just saved my life today!

[@HouseofMissSew]

So pleased I could help! 😊

[@joanneharvey246]

What everyone else said! Thank you thank you thank you

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you! ☺️

[@Shusha0029]

Thank you for posting this. I was about to make a real mess!!

[@meri8746]

Awesome tutorial! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you! ☺️

[@robinmazariegos1]

That was fantastic!!! Definitely going to use this technique! WOW

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you! This is so much easier than other methods I’ve tried. Good luck!!

[@KJ-wu4lg]

thank you for this lovely tutorial!! two quick questions from a newbie sewist: 1. what is "right side" and "wrong side"? is right side the outside of the garment and wrong side the inside? 2. how do you "back tack" at the end? my machine only pulls the fabric one way (brother SE600 I think) and I don't want to break a needle by attempting to get it to move backwards without any guidance first haha

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you for your feedback ☺️ You’re correct, the ‘right side’ is the outside of the garment and ‘wrong side’ is inside the garment. Back tacking is to take a few stitches back and forth to secure the stitching at the start and end of sewing. Your machine may have a button to press to secure stitching. Hope that helps 😊

[@annederobillard8270]

Awesome..thank you for solving a nightmare.

[@HouseofMissSew]

You’re welcome 😊

[@barb_f5749]

I'm so glad I came across your video. I was about to cut the bottom of the dress. Thank you so much!!!

[@HouseofMissSew]

You're welcome. Glad I could help and make the job easier! 😊

[@barb_f5749]

@@HouseofMissSew Yes you did help a lot, you saved me so much time by doing your way 😊

[@HouseofMissSew]

@@barb_f5749 brilliant!! ☺️

[@samanthamcdonagh7856]

I’ve got to do this to my wedding dress which is identical to the one you are altering only white. I’m going to have a little less to take off but I need as much as possible because I’m going to make a tiered short sleeve with the off cut.

[@HouseofMissSew]

Good luck with the alteration! 🤞✂️😊

[@eigget]

Hi house of miss sew. I found the tutorial very useful as i'm new to sewing. please can you tell me which thread and which needle i should use for chiffon. thankyou

[@HouseofMissSew]

Hi, I’m so pleased you found this useful. I used a universal size 70/10 needle and sew all polyester thread.

[@eigget]

@@HouseofMissSew THANKYOU

[@kofoedsandy]

Yes all done! It went well.

[@HouseofMissSew]

Brilliant 🤩👏👏

[@butterfly2canada]

Great technique, my dress looks beautiful 😍 thank you so much 😊 ❤️

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you so much! I’m so pleased that this worked for you ☺️

[@lenamae7070]

Thank you so much! So helpful

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you ☺️

[@rachv8577]

So helpful, thank you very much! I have referenced this video a dozen times while working on my dress!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you for such a lovely comment! I’m glad I could help ☺️

[@jasmincruz1792]

Hello! Do you have a certain type of thread and needle you recommend for chiffon?

[@HouseofMissSew]

I used a sew all polyester thread and a universal size 70/10 needle 😊

[@lizbethhodges3923]

Perfect explanation!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you! ☺️

[@annashiegl]

Excellent tutorial. what thread would you use for this type of fabric please.

[@HouseofMissSew]

I used a sew all polyester thread.

[@annashiegl]

@@HouseofMissSew thank you

[@marijamizzi]

Thank you for this method Please can you make the corner on chiffon scarf for us? Thanks very much.

[@HouseofMissSew]

I’ll add that to my list of videos to make 😀… it’s a very long list though so it might take a while😕

[@sherriealvarez1182]

Oh my gosh you are a lifesaver I told a friend I could hem her garment I had no idea it was a bridesmaid dress just like the pretty teal one in your video lol seriously I would have told her just have the shop you bought it from hem it but here I am lol. I have a question I noticed on her skirt towards about 1 1/2 inches from the bottom on both side hems of the dress are stay chains/ tack chains, its like holding the chiffon and satin together so they don't separate a lot?? should I add these on to the new hem or just say forget it and not worry about it? Its like when you buy a trench coat or really nice garment and they tack the pockets closed (does that make sense?). Thank you so much for your video I really appreciate it. You now have another subscriber for life :)

[@HouseofMissSew]

I’m so pleased I could help you ☺️ You can leave off the thread chains/ swing tacks as the layers will probably stay in the right place without needing them. But, if you want to add them back in, I have another video showing how to sew a thread chain. You can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKS8k6qGiqd_bq8 I hope that helps ✂️😀

[@jacihope]

I feel like I could do this!! Have a bridesmaid dress I need to hem and have a tight budget! I do some sewing, but never a hem before! Are you marking and sewing on the outside or inside of the dress?

[@HouseofMissSew]

You can do this! Just take your time, measure and cut carefully. 😊 I’m marking onto the right side of the fabric, then folding along that line so the wrong sides come together, then I stitch on the right side. Once the fabric is trimmed I fold the fabric and sew from the wrong side to make sure I’m stitching along the edge of the fold correctly. Good luck 🤞

[@jengsmith2320]

Thanks I’m nervous to do my daughters prom dress

[@HouseofMissSew]

Good luck! Don’t cut anything off until you know it’s right 🤞

[@beataBubinka]

That is briliant!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you! ☺️

[@kckazcoll1]

planning to make a red chiffon dress with handkerchief skirt for 2025 The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever. This video is so helpful! Thanks :)

[@HouseofMissSew]

Ooh! Sounds amazing 🤩 Good luck with your project 😊

[@ridhawati1288]

Thank you for the idea. 😍

[@HouseofMissSew]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@lesliewest4868]

Can't wait to try this as I am beginner to all of this. Do you have any tutorials on shortening shoulders on formal chiffon dress?

[@HouseofMissSew]

I’m sorry, I don’t have any shoulder shortening videos. Depending on the style you can unpick the previous seam and re sew this at the correct position. Depending on the layers it can be a little tricky. For a quick fix just stitch the seam where you need it to be (without any unpicking) and then sew the part of the strap that is excess along the sides to hold it in place. I did this for my own bridesmaid when I had only a few hours left before the wedding to fit the dress correctly!

[@jilykico]

Hi, thanks for your brilliant idea ! Unfortunately for me I sewed all three layers with the right sides together. Ugh. Is there any way to save it or do I need to rip it all out and start again?

[@HouseofMissSew]

Oh no! 😩 If it looks ok sewed this way round I’d just leave it. It’s not going to be a nice job to unpick it all. Or, if you can lose a little more of the length you could turn up another hem to save unpicking.

[@jilykico]

@@HouseofMissSew Thank you!

[@JohannesJunkJournalLife]

Do you have a video of pinning? I feel like a miss the mark with pinning. Sometimes the back is shorter than the front due to the bottom.

[@HouseofMissSew]

Hi, I don’t have a video on how I pin up the dress before altering. I usually just take the same amount off all the way round.

[@sydneytalley1112]

Great job

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you ☺️

[@adelaidanilo3362]

What tension settings did you use for Chiffon Fabric? What about needle size? Thank you. I am about to try your idea. Wish me luck

[@HouseofMissSew]

I used my regular tension settings and a size 70/10 universal needle. ☺️

[@HouseofMissSew]

And good luck!! 😀

[@adelaidanilo3362]

@@HouseofMissSew Would a 70/10 work? I do not seem to find any 70/12 anywhere I google. Thanks. I assume yes, but sorry for the dumb questions. I'm a new sewist.

[@HouseofMissSew]

@@adelaidanilo3362 yes, sorry! I made a typo. 70/10 is correct! ☺️

[@robinbaysinger8956]

This is how I do it. Only I don’t always go by measuring from the bottom. Many hems are no even. I mark while on the client end finish a a dress form

[@PrincessDraculaura]

Thank you so much for this video, you just saved my life! I have been recovering from an injury and I haven’t had money or time to get anything done for my brother’s wedding. Not cutting the hem is genius, and definitely easier for someone like me who hasn’t sewn in a while. I’m curious if it’ll still work okay if I don’t have an iron? I’d get one if I could afford the extra spending, but funds are low from being on medical leave.

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you! I’m so pleased I could help. I think you’ll probably be snoring to get away with not ironing it. Maybe a neighbour / friend could lend you one for a few hours to make it a bit easier. 🤞

[@jddc4756]

Thank you vrey mush Im from Iraqi Baghdad it so nice

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you 😊

[@justm105]

How do you stop the back from being higher

[@HouseofMissSew]

Sorry - I’m not sure I understand your question.

[@justm105]

Yes I could. But any idea why that happens??? I cut the pattern probably

[@terinamoffett6745]

This is the same thing that I am worried will happen. My gal’s back side is larger than her front side. Trying to mitigate this issue before I begin the hem.

[@emilyarmstrong5184]

Don’t just cut the same amount off everywhere…mark where the dress hits the floor when they try it on and then mark up an inch or so from that line. Sometimes you cut an inch different from front to back.