How to Hem Any Knit Fabric | Sew Anastasia

[@littlelady7843]

Love to watch your videos. Clearly explained, cheerful and fun to watch.

[@SewAnastasia]

Happy to hear. Thank you for watching.

[@DancingCorgi]

Thanks so much for this clear tutorial! I got a knit dress from the thrift store that is wayyy too long and I had no idea about hemming knit fabric and using the zigzag stitch!

[@SewAnastasia]

You are so welcome! Happy sewing and thank you for watching. ❤️

[@melindaherron7750]

I would have loved to see the finished hem Anastasia.

[@SewAnastasia]

I do not understand. I show the dress hem at the end inside and out and I even try it on. What is it you are wanting to see?

[@melblue107]

I needed to learn exactly this. Thank you.

[@SewAnastasia]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching Sew Anastasia & Happy Sewing!

[@joannaerhardt7294]

Super cute! I need to try this out!!

[@SewAnastasia]

Please do! Let me know how it goes and happy sewing!

[@mercedesschiappapietra2852]

I swear you always upload the exact tutorial I need! I have an antique machine so I only have a straight stitch option, would I be better off hemming by hand?

[@SewAnastasia]

Yes I think you would

[@mercedesschiappapietra2852]

@@SewAnastasia I'll give it a try then, thank you!

[@Bananadiva1]

The dress looks fabulous hemmed. Very 1960s Sharon Tate chic!

[@SewAnastasia]

Thanks for watching today.

[@robz885]

How do you keep it from stretching out the knit fabric??

[@SewAnastasia]

You can lengthen your stitch and lessen the pressure on the foot.

[@jackiefreedman4843]

Thank you for this video. Can I use a serger to hem a knit fabric?

[@SewAnastasia]

You sure can!

[@jackiefreedman4843]

Thank you!

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

What if the bottom is uneven? What are your zig zag settings? like 5 and 5? I have a stretch zig-zag stitch also. Thread is poly core yeah? I love you!

[@SewAnastasia]

If the bottom is upeven you can follow that natural hem or even it out. I always play with my settings on a test scrap first or watch the first few stitches to see if you need to adjust any further. I use all purpose thread.

[@xxx-il9dv]

I love your posts, always so informative! Dress is so cute on you. Did you pick it up at a thrift store?

[@SewAnastasia]

Thank you! I did get it at a thrift store! It’s pure waffle polyester from the 70s! Lol

[@victoria.llamas_08]

I can't help but smile when I watch your videos. You are teaching me so much!

[@SewAnastasia]

@@victoria.llamas_08 🥰 aww I love hearing that! It keep me motivated!

[@theladybaltimore]

How do you keep the hem from getting bigger and making a weird lettuce edge?

[@SewingwithSessi]

Loving term "bootylicious"

[@SewAnastasia]

Lol thank you 😊

[@georgegruschow]

Soccer shoes!

[@SewAnastasia]

;)

[@moyralouise7123]

👏👏👏

[@SewAnastasia]

Thank you

[@victoria.llamas_08]

Is there a formula you use to figure out how much longer to make the back of a dress for those lucky enough to have a booty?

[@SewAnastasia]

I would measure from the floor up & then chalk the hem to look even all the way around.

[@auntnatalie]

talk to fast.

[@DianaRowanBrightWay]

You can change the playback speed to .75 or even lower. Just click the little gear icon ("Settings").

[@SewAnastasia]

Thank you :)

[@SewAnastasia]

What she said