How to HEM CHIFFON! Need help? YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS!

[@SophSax]

Carrie, this video is such a massive help! I return to it again and again. I've used it to alter a friend's bridesmaid dress, a formal dress for myself, and am back once again to review while I whip up some georgette into a ballet skirt! Thank you so much for sharing. ❤

[@SewDarnedFun]

@Sophie Saxon This is the biggest compliment anyone could ever give! My heart is so full right now that this has helped you to such a great degree. A million thanks for watching this video, returning to it, and taking the time to leave such an encouraging comment!

[@amitchell9820]

Trying to sew with silky, slippery materials really makes me appreciate those who work in factories to create garments.

[@SewDarnedFun]

Absolutely!

[@centuarmeat]

It's requires so much skill. I can't believe how much we devalue that labor!

[@SewDarnedFun]

Yet, there is a reason people pay others to have it done well!!!! It is a skilled trade that very few have spent time to learn.

[@ruthlong2215]

Bless you Carrie. I’m hemming a chiffon bridesmaid dress and have cried at least 2x about it. Thank you!!!!!

[@SewDarnedFun]

OH PLEASE DON’T cry! 😢 (Though I understand where you’re coming from!) Truly I hope my video will help you to get a successful rest. Let me know how it all turns out, and dry those tears! ❤️😊

[@brendalantz8354]

Thank you! I am hemming a bridesmaid dress for my daughter-in-law who will be 8.5 months pregnant in her dress. Intuition told me to attach a pillow to my dress form and use it to mark the hem instead of marking it on the ironing board as I usually do. Needless to say I was thrilled I got that part right. At that point I was clueless and have always avoided chiffon (I'm only been sewing for 55 years!) but now have the confidence to go for it. So excited - I subscribed!

[@SewDarnedFun]

WELCOME to my channel!!! Yes!! A pillow attached to your dress form! Brilliant!! I wish you the best of luck with the rest of the hemming. I hope it turns out perfectly, with much less frustration than you've had in the past. Thanks so very much for subscribing and commenting!

[@maddscientist3170]

great idea ..thanks for the tip!!

[@deuscaritas1]

Best video. I loved how you used the paper demonstration! It's so much easier for me to use the pressed line as a guide than the chalk. Brilliant.

[@SewDarnedFun]

Thanks so much for the feedback. It’s nice to know it was helpful. This is the way I hem ALL my chiffon projects. Thank you for watching and commenting! ❤️

[@lisak7053]

Getting ready to hem two chiffon dresses, you just gave me confidence and hope! Thank you so much, your method seems the quickest & easiest!

[@SewDarnedFun]

Good luck! Take it slowly and carefully. I hope they turn out great and that you’ll be able to report back to me with your happy results! Thanks for leaving a comment and I’m incredibly glad that my video was of help to you! ❤️

[@kayalskettle4063]

Sewing this is the bane of my existence....thanks for the tips !!!

[@SewDarnedFun]

🤣I hear ya!!! That's why I made this video...there is hope out there for the brave-hearted! LOL! Thanks for watching, I hope it will help you in getting control of this beast of a fabric!

[@kellyfernando8499]

I just took on a chiffon top with a peplum bottom and hadn't given a thought to hemming it. I'm so glad I found your site before I attempted it. Thank you for your guidance. :-)

[@SewDarnedFun]

Thanks so much for your comment! Good luck with your top and let me know how it turns out! :)

[@DesigningWithReiniK]

So glad you made a video on this, Mom! Because I’ve got a bridesmaid dress to do (and Mother knows best!) 😅❤

[@SewDarnedFun]

Well hello there! ❤️ Many have found this to be a very useful video. I hope you do, too!

[@marlene195302]

oh my goodness, wish I would of had youtube videos like yours back in the day. i loved this video. thank you for taking the time in doing it.

[@SewDarnedFun]

I appreciate your comment. Thank you so much

[@kimberchick8527]

I’m using the exact same color with this fabric. It gives me the perfect visual. I’m learning how and will try soon as the wedding is 2 weeks away.

[@SewDarnedFun]

Good luck! I hope you find it to be easier than you think ;) Just have patience with yourself and the process ❤️

[@kimberchick8527]

@@SewDarnedFun in your opinion do you think I should keep the back long and only hem the front… tapering off? I’m only sewing about 4-6 inches off. That’s what I want to do and I don’t have anyone to help me measure it while I’m in the dress.

[@SewDarnedFun]

@@kimberchick8527 If you want a bit of a train to drag on the ground you could do this. Otherwise you could hang it on a hanger, above the ground…. Maybe on a door, and rig some padding in it to fill it out like a body would (I use rolls of bubble wrap and batting when I have some). That way you might be able to measure from the floor up. Maybe this makes sense, or maybe it doesn’t. Otherwise if you want it the same length in front and back you’re going to have to guess, by taking the average measure lent you come up with in the front (as often chiffon could measure a couple inches difference within a short space!)

[@ashleyfwalter]

This video just saved the day for me! My niece asked me to shorten her dress for a dance and I watched this video and got it done immediately. Thanks!

[@SewDarnedFun]

You just made my day! Thanks for letting me know that my video was of such great help to you! I'm SO happy that you were able to get your niece's dress done right away

[@evelynhernandez8978]

Thank you. I needed you guidance to hem sleeves!!! Very useful tips!

[@SewDarnedFun]

You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching. :)

[@katietomasello490]

Hi seamstress of 50+ years. I do these hems the exact same way!! It really is a time saver & forms a nice narrow hem. Great video ❤

[@SewDarnedFun]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@BaronessJames]

I wasn't looking for this video, I also have the rolling foots but the first tries with them weren't that nice. However, your video is being extremely helpful as I have 2 or 3 projects with chiffon on my hobby table. Thank you very much wonderful lady!!! My mom would have loved to know the kind of sawing tricks I can nowadays find on KZbin. She was sawing a lot but was self-taught as I am.

[@SewDarnedFun]

So glad you found my channel!! I have never had good luck with any rolled hem foot either :( They just don't seem to work as easily as I'd love them to. Hopefully this method will help you with the projects you have waiting for you. Thanks so much for watching and commenting on this video!!

[@whatchyagonnado]

I figured out the rolled hem foot... but this last time I had a new machine with an off brand foot and it refused to cooperate. This video is a lifesaver!

[@SewDarnedFun]

Glad to know it helped you! I messed around with a rolled hem foot, but couldn't figure how to come full circle, as in doing a skirt (guess I never tried it that far!) and couldn't get it to work around the bias. Also, it was hard to get precision accuracy. Hats off to you for having figured it out, on your other machine ;) Thanks for watching and I'm glad this helped in your current situation!

[@emmajackson9685]

Excellent technique and enjoyable to watch.

[@SewDarnedFun]

I'm so glad you stopped by! Thanks for watching :)

[@AnneBeery-i6o]

This was terrific! I thought I was going to ruin my dress. Thank you for all the help. I really enjoy your tutorials!

[@SewDarnedFun]

So glad you found this tutorial!! I hope you survived the hemming of your dress 😉 Thanks so much for watching ❤️

[@aprilgirl4411]

Just thanks!! I 'accidentally' got into a chiffon project without the necessary skills - that little camisole required a lot of research and your hemming tutorial was just the ticket.

[@SewDarnedFun]

Your comment made my day! Thank so much for commenting and I’m truly glad you watched, and that it helped you ❤️❤️❤️

[@kandaschurr7034]

THANK YOU so very much. Am about to embark on the great wedding alterations and it's all chiffon! Great advice. I don't mind working on chiffon, but I've never been all that keen on my rolled hems. The double stitching is what I've been missing. Not anymore!!!

[@SewDarnedFun]

I’m so glad you found this video! I wish you great success on your great wedding alteration!! Thanks for commenting and let me know how it turns out :) Yes, the double stitching is a game changer!

[@joansheehan3366]

Helpful Helga doesn't live at my house!!! Very nicely done.

[@SewDarnedFun]

LOL! Helga is so happy that you gave her some notice! I’m sorry you don’t have a Helga of your own to help you out 😆 Thanks for stopping by!

[@zoeyschaffer7366]

So glad I found this video!! I’m hemming my bridesmaid dress for my mums wedding and was super nervous about the chiffon. Thank you!! :)

[@SewDarnedFun]

Thank you for watching. I sincerely hope that it helps you with your bridesmaid dress! Let me know how it turns out :)

[@JenniferSmith-sv4ri]

Sending you some love ❤ I successfully hemmed my bridesmaids dress, it was a 16 footer! Came out great! Thank you not only for the technique, but for your encouraging and fun personality as well.

[@SewDarnedFun]

Aw thank you so much for the comment! ❤️❤️ I’m SO HAPPY to hear of your hemming success!!!! Well-done, my friend!!!

[@asdisloyalty]

I loved the first 45 seconds of your video haha Definitely a love hate relationship. Thank you for this video and making all of my problems relatable.

[@SewDarnedFun]

😆😆 It’s true, though, right?! It’s so beautiful, but can be so frustrating! Hope this video can help you to love working with chiffon…. At least to a tolerable level!!! Thanks for your comment!

[@diegogiorgetti1864]

Thank you! Im currently fixing a quinceañera dress with a bunch of layers like these, this video was very easy to follow and understand thank you again!

[@SewDarnedFun]

I'm so happy this helped you with your quinceañera dress!!!! This is the kind of comment that makes doing these videos worthwhile. Thank you very much for sharing your experience

[@fawnmargolis9014]

I love the tip of sewing close to the pressed fold!! It’s a great help and super accurate ..thanks!

[@SewDarnedFun]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@rosejacks8662]

Thank you for being very thorough, this is an excellent tutorial!❤

[@SewDarnedFun]

Thank you so much for the kind compliment. :)

[@angelmagickcosplay4162]

Lif saver and saved to one of my tutorial files on here so i can find it when i make my next ball gown! ❤❤❤

[@SewDarnedFun]

That's great to hear! I know this method has been a life saver to me. Glad you found me and good luck with your ball gowns!!

[@MsBethharris]

You just made my day! I needed to figure out how to hem some chiffon flags (for Hebraic dance) without an overlocker.

[@SewDarnedFun]

Wonderful! I hope this video will help :) Thanks for watching and I hope your flags come out beautifully!!!

[@OctaviaRandolph]

Amazingly clever technique!

[@SewDarnedFun]

Thank you!

[@Duskembraced]

I wish I had watched this video first lol! All the other methods work from the wrong side, but this one is way better! Putting this in my sewing treasure box! Thank You!

[@SewDarnedFun]

So glad you watched! I hope this method will be helpful for you in the future

[@rosemarymcdonald8521]

Thanks so much for your tips on sewing chiffon I have a bridesmaid dress to do which needs a little hem I shall practice your method 😊

[@SewDarnedFun]

Glad you found my channel! I hope that you find this method helpful. Good luck!!! Thanks for stopping by to comment :)

[@michellesbeautydashboard]

Oh my gosh, this is amazing. THANK YOU!

[@SewDarnedFun]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!!!

[@floramcarthurarbuckle9695]

What a lovely lady you are. That was really interesting x

[@SewDarnedFun]

You are so sweet with your compliment 🥰 Thanks for making me feel so special, and thank you for watching!

[@brendajefferson5984]

Nice tutorial. New technique to try and yes,appliqué s scissors are a must for delicate trimming. The hem I beautiful👍❤👏

[@SewDarnedFun]

Thank you for watching! I hope this works well for you when you are able to try it out :)

[@ThePalewarrior]

Im experimenting with Organza for my doll clothes. I'm using my rolles hem presser foot for this adventure. Wish me well 😊

[@SewDarnedFun]

I DO wish you well! If you can successfully use that pressure foot, kudos to you!!! I hope it turns out well! 😊

[@HelenFong8]

So helpful. Loved your tips, techniques. The first one about making sure the dress is hanging ... think I've had a less than satisfactory result because of just that issue; makes so much sense. Glad to hear you, with your experience, have had issue using the special feet. Also, appreciate the clarity of your steps and demos. I will be looking at your other videos.

[@SewDarnedFun]

Thank you, Helen! Glad you found some useful information here :) Thanks for leaving a comment!

[@jessicang9420]

Thanks so much. I hemmed my dress before discovering your channel. Now i regretted how i did it in my dress. 😅 It's flying away, doesn't look nice. 😊

[@SewDarnedFun]

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear you're not happy with your result. Is it possible that you could re-hem it, but just a tad bit shorter, providing yourself with a nice neat hem as a result??? Thank you so much for watching, and taking the time to comment!

[@jessicang9420]

I like how you demonstrated it in a paper but can you please right on the paper if it is a wrong side or right side. Thanks again. 🙂😉

[@SewDarnedFun]

@@jessicang9420 That would have been a good thing for me to have done in the original video, now wouldn't it? I'll try to make a separate edit of that video and post it singly, as I can't go back and edit the original video, re-post it, and keep all the original data on it that youtube keeps for me. So it would be better to make a separate video, using original footage, but making those markings that you are so wise to suggest!!!

[@jessicang9420]

😁 I'm excited to wait for that. Sorry for that suggestion because I'm just a beginner. 🙏. Thanks a lot pretty woman.

[@SewDarnedFun]

New video up! Hope it provides some clarification for you :)

[@drea1sunshine]

I wanted to like this video at least 6 times before the end. I just got done flat measuring and rolled hemming a dress. I was so disappointed. I pray that I left enough to attempt this with your method to fix it. Thankfully, I caught your tutorial before my second dress was started.

[@SewDarnedFun]

Oh my goodness....I'm so sorry that you had a disappointing experience. I've been there, and that's why I, SO MUCH, like this method better. I pray that you will be able to salvage the dress (I'll be you will be able to). If you are able to, please comment and let me know! I hope you have much better luck with the method I show here.

[@alvernajones9576]

Can't wait to try this. You are a God sent with your method. I've had a had time trying to do a rolled hem that looks professional on slippery fabric, but now with your method I believe I will be successful..Thank you so much. I'll let you know how well I do.😊

[@SewDarnedFun]

I'm so glad you think this method will be helpful to you! I wish you the best of luck and please report back....especially if it turns out well! LOL!

[@alvernajones9576]

FYI... TURNED OUT BEAUTIFUL. MY NIECE WAS SO PLEASED AND ME TOO. THANK YOU FOR SHARING

[@SewDarnedFun]

Thanks for reporting back! I’m thrilled that it turned out great for you. BRAVO!!!! ❤️

[@mymyhart1701]

OMG, wish I had found this before now. This material can make you lose your religion (and mind). I've done formals, wedding attire, alterations, etc, over the years - for friends and family. I finally got pretty good with my serger for a rolled hem. But there are times when it has to be done on sewing machine. Your tutorial will be marked at top of my list. Question: where did you get the chalk marker?

[@SewDarnedFun]

I'm SO glad you found my video!! YES, sheers can cause you to become 'not yourself' pretty quickly! There are 2 links in the description of this video where you can get a chalk marker like the one I use here. Thanks for finding me, watching, and commenting!!

[@Middlechild-ir3bn]

Excellent tutorial!

[@SewDarnedFun]

Thank you! I hope it was helpful :)

[@juliesigmund3836]

Thank you so much for sharing. I just purchased a gown that's too long and I'm going to attempt hemming it myself.

[@SewDarnedFun]

You are so welcome! I hope your hemming goes smoothly! You can use what you know will be extra length to practice on first. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!!

[@juliesigmund3836]

Just an update! I hemmed my gown and it was so much easier than I expected. My son's wedding was today and I had so many compliments. Thank you again! 😊

[@SewDarnedFun]

I’m SO GLAD you gave an update! Congratulations on a successfully hemmed dress! Bravo!!!! Thank you ever so much for coming back here and letting us all know how it went ❤️❤️❤️❤️Good job!

[@Nada-cj4kt]

This was so helpful !! Thank you you're a life saver

[@SewDarnedFun]

I'm so glad it was helpful to you! ❤️❤️ Thank you for taking the time to comment!

[@SharonCathcart-d5u]

Thanks. very helpful

[@SewDarnedFun]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@MonibooFinebean]

what a great technique !

[@SewDarnedFun]

Thanks for watching! It’s my favorite technique and the only one I use!!!

[@maestra3]

Such a time and stress saver!! Thank you so much!!

[@SewDarnedFun]

Oh I hope it was a help to you! Thank you for watching!

[@conniesmith9989]

Hi. Thank you.

[@SewDarnedFun]

I'm glad you stopped by! Keep on the lookout for future videos!

[@ninawernick6501]

you are my hero! Thank you :)

[@SewDarnedFun]

I hope this will be helpful for you. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@micaelal661]

came to learn how to hem my chiffon wedding dress. Subscribing for Helga.

[@SewDarnedFun]

Lol!🤣 Helga is so thrilled about your comment! Just made her week so much brighter! Thank you for watching and commenting. I hope the video is helpful to you in hemming your wedding dress!!!!

[@cynthiacassel]

That’s a great video!

[@SewDarnedFun]

Thank you ❤️Glad you liked it!

[@bodon2306]

Terrific

[@SewDarnedFun]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!

[@suerayburn2620]

Thank you for sharing!! This is wonderful!!

[@SewDarnedFun]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you watched and thanks for leaving a comment!

[@kasiako355]

That was very helpful, thank you! 💖

[@SewDarnedFun]

You're so welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@homesew]

I watched your video and used this method for a sister-of-the-groom gown with a chiffon over skirt at least 15 feet around the bottom. It was fantastic! The result was perfect. The gown and its wearer were beautiful. Thank you!

[@SewDarnedFun]

It makes my day to hear reports like this! I'm so happy that your project turned out so well. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment

[@RhodeToPrepping]

Wow! What a trick! Looks great!

[@SewDarnedFun]

Thanks! :)

[@Lilfishies890]

Great tip!

[@SewDarnedFun]

Thanks for watching!

[@ThePeacefulbutterfly]

Thank you so much for this video. The only part I didn't follow was the cutting of the extra hem. I couldn't tell how it was extra. It looked like part of the skirt. Can you please explain further? Thank you.

[@SewDarnedFun]

Remember that I pressed the hem up (I didn’t cut) then I ran a row of stitching just inside that pressed up hem, basically making another fold right next to the pressed fold? At this point, the extra hem allowance that I didn’t cut off, is now cut off, which allows the fabric to freely fold up on my officially pressed hemline. Then I stitch the tiny hem in place. You can see the demonstration I show on PAPER at about the 3:00 minute mark in this video. Please refer to it, if you've missed it! I’ve also just put out another shorter video on doing this same hem. I don’t know if it might show or explain things in a clearer way. Let me know if you’re still not undertaking clearly and, then reach out to me again so I can help you. Thanks for watching!!!

[@ThePeacefulbutterfly]

@@SewDarnedFun thank you!!!

[@p7montoya]

hi there, where I can buy the instrument that you used in the video to make hem (chalk thing). ty

[@SewDarnedFun]

Hello there! I have updated a couple links in my 'description' box where you can buy the chalk hem marker. The one I have is the Dritz version, I believe. Thanks for watching!

[@joquinjoubert]

Hi, thank you for the video very helpful, appreciate it. What type of needle do I use for the chivon?

[@SewDarnedFun]

You're so very welcome. I usually use a 70/10 or 80/12 universal needle. Hope that helps. :)

[@zahrahayati4779]

Yes it is helpful Thanks 🙏

[@SewDarnedFun]

Most welcome 😊

[@Sergei025]

I can't take my eyes off this beautiful actress

[@SewDarnedFun]

Ha ha ha! You're so funny, my friend! Now, time to get out your sewing machine and start making some beautiful dresses for the doggies that come to your dog spa! (*Note: This is a friend of mine)

[@Sergei025]

@@SewDarnedFunI have no a sewing machine I just love your jokes and professional dramatic acts on your videos my dear friend 😉 and yes I'm gonna order some dog costumes with my logo may be in China or in Turkey it depends on where that order will be chipper with a reasonable quality.

[@williehilgenfeld8854]

Great instructions, thank you sew much♡

[@SewDarnedFun]

Thank you for watching! I hope it gave you some good information

[@Heyreneesews]

This was great! Thank you. Will I have lots of problems if my chiffon is accordion pleated, or is it the same? Do you have some tips for that fabric?

[@SewDarnedFun]

First of all, thank you for watching and commenting! You have a question with a double-edged answer there....YES, you can hem accordion pleated chiffon like this. However, when you press it, the pleating will come out in the areas you have pressed. It is time-consuming, but you can carefully, one by one, press the ends of those pleats back in. I have done it before and it turned out beautifully. But, it takes some tedious ironing when you're done with the hemming ;) Hope that help!

[@Heyreneesews]

@@SewDarnedFun that’s what I was afraid of. Oh well, beautiful garments come with details that make them special. Theme to heat up the iron.

[@SewDarnedFun]

Yes I’m sorry to give you the news!!! But it’ll be so beautiful when you’re done!!!! Good luck!!!!!!

[@andywindnagle2018]

Wow!

[@SewDarnedFun]

Thanks so much for tuning in :)

[@deborahkyllo9626]

I already do the double stitch…I’ll now try your press first of the hem line. What manikin are you using? Mine aren’t tall enough.

[@SewDarnedFun]

Hi there! Thanks for watching! I got my manikins off of Amazon. I don't know what brand they are!

[@suzelodge6704]

Is it ok to use a walking foot with this process. Looks so neat!

[@SewDarnedFun]

I’m not sure how to answer that, being that I don’t use a walking foot. I do know that you need constant tension on your fabric, with the feed dogs pulling it through. You’ll have to try out a walking foot and let us know how it works!

[@Sososewist]

Great video. What size Sri h did you use?

[@SewDarnedFun]

I assume you mean needle size. I probably used a 75/11, but depending on your specific fabric it could be different. :)

[@marciapierce8025]

Great help! What needle are you using?

[@SewDarnedFun]

Either an 80/12 or 75/11. Nothing really special. Thanks for watching!

[@rakszhanna]

Hi Carrie, what is this tool called that you measure skirt length with?

[@SewDarnedFun]

Hi there! It’s a powdered chalk skirt hemmer. I have a couple links in the description to where you can buy them. :)

[@torilane7853]

Literally paused the video to shout “Oh my gosh, you’re a genius!”

[@SewDarnedFun]

HA HA HA! Really?! That's funny ;) I hope it helped you and a BIG THANKS for watching!!

[@longshotbet4944]

Finally! I love you! 😅 This has been such a mess!

[@SewDarnedFun]

LOL! I hope this will be helpful to you!!! Let’s cross our fingers for a good outcome!

[@RayofSunshine890]

Would it be wise to mark the dress while the person's wearing the heels?

[@SewDarnedFun]

Yes. They should always be wearing the shoes that they plan on wearing with the dress or shoes of the same heel height. Good question! Thanks for asking it!

[@kristenyoung7853]

Is it a raw hem on the back? I don't understand what you did after cutting the excess fabric. I'm a very visual learner, but maybe you can explain it to me? A friend just asked me to hem a bridesmaid's dress for next week!

[@SewDarnedFun]

No, it’s certainly not raw. I’m also a visual learner, so I completely understand! Try this video, which is the same process but in outlined steps to see if it helps you: 5 STEPS to HEM CHIFFON: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eInLm5-ueqdoqas Let me know if you still need help after watching this :)

[@kristenyoung7853]

@@SewDarnedFun thank you very much! I just found a piece of chiffon to "try it out" on, and it worked great! I usually sew with cottons... but I have a few silky fabrics that I sew scrunchies with 😂 those are easy, but a *hem* on silky fabric has always been so intimidating for me. This worked!!!!

[@SewDarnedFun]

@@kristenyoung7853 I'm so happy it's working for you! A chiffon hem is certainly an animal of its own. A skirt hem usually has some bias in it which makes it a little difficult to work with. Just be patient with the process, and I'm confident you will have a great outcome. Let me know how it works for you :)

[@DonnaAskins]

I can put in the lines of stitching by hand, yes?

[@SewDarnedFun]

If you want to hand sew a rolled hem, might I suggest you take a look at this video from another channel? kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnXXkGiso7R9lac you might be able to use some of my marking and pressing ideas, then use the hand sewing technique from the link I posted. Thanks for watching and good luck!!!! :)

[@DonnaAskins]

@@SewDarnedFun Many thanks. I will give it a go!

[@donnasimoneaux9537]

Question:Should the top Chiffon layer be longer or shorter than the lining? If so how much -1/2”, 1/4”???

[@SewDarnedFun]

That's a great question! Usually I look at the original design to see what their ratio is, in case there's a stylistic reason that the lining should be shorter than about 1/2"-3/4". Otherwise, it's fine to have it 1/2" shorter or more than the outer chiffon or sheer layer. Thanks for your question!

[@natalielutz3274]

Is the dress inside out when ironing

[@SewDarnedFun]

YES! I am pressing the hem to the inside of the skirt, so you do see the underside of the skirt, with the right side of the hem portion being pressed. Hope that answers your question! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@andreas_adventures]

Nice

[@SewDarnedFun]

Thanks! Hope it was helpful.

[@susancox736]

What needle size is good to use sewing on Chiffon?

[@SewDarnedFun]

I use anywhere from an 80/12 to 75/11. Hope that helps!

[@susancox736]

@@SewDarnedFun Thank you!

[@cherylanon5791]

am so surprised you do not use any stabilizer (paper or nonwoven) nor any glue, spray or other accoutrements! would have been nice to know if you used a different needle, tension, and of course-- thread (both top & bobbin)

[@SewDarnedFun]

Sorry I didn’t specifically mention these details in the video. I use nothing special: regular sewing thread in needle and bobbin, probably size 75/11 Schmetz needle, and my regular sewing stitch length (3 1/2 on my machine). As you can see, stabilizers and such are not needed the way I do it. It wouldn’t be time effective for me, nor cost effective for my clients if I had to pick out a paper stabilizer or wash out a soluble stabilizer. For me, this is the quickest, most accurate, and easiest way that I have used in my years of bridal alterations. Certainly it’s not the only way… but it’s the one I use ;). Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@sgrmagnolia1]

Wonderful teaching video! I am wondering what foot you are using? Is it a Teflon foot? Thank you !

[@abcxyz1797]

Thank you!

[@SewDarnedFun]

You're very welcome!

[@fergusonmachine1086]

What size needle do you use?

[@SewDarnedFun]

I am probably using a 75/11 Schmetz universal needle in this video 😉

[@cynthiacassel]

I’ve never seen appliqué scissors!

[@SewDarnedFun]

Yes!!!! That’s what they look like!

[@lockheart619]

YES A LOVE HATE RELATIONSHIP! I SAY THIS ALL THE TIME!

[@SewDarnedFun]

LOL! Yep!!!! 🤣

[@KristinA-xv4yk]

I’m still scared of it tho 😂

[@SewDarnedFun]

🤣Honestly, I don't blame you! It's easier if you've had a bit of practice ;)

[@christinetookey5637]

Anyone else holding their breath while she cut off the excess? 🥴

[@SewDarnedFun]

😆Probably me! LOL!

[@deborahkyllo9626]

Ugh…I bought the appliqué scissors but have better luck with my straight scissors.

[@chrissielight2825]

Carrie, I can’t thank you enough for your tips about hemming Chiffon. I’ve looked in the past for ways to make this task easier…and never found your method until today. It was easy, even pleasurable, to hem a friend’s bridesmaid dress. I can finally hem with results I’m proud of! Thank you so much!

[@SewDarnedFun]

I am so VERY happy that you were able to use this method to help you successfully hem a bridesmaid dress! Truly, it makes my day when people take the time to leave wonderful comments like this! Thank you for commenting, and most of all, I'm so happy with your successful hemming!!!

[@JoyfulFreckles]

Wow this is a beautiful finish! I have a multiple tiered gathered dress of fine silk-cotton blend that I've been putting off hemming because I was terrified of the tiny hem. This seems like a very approachable technique!

[@SewDarnedFun]

First of all, your dress sounds absolutely lovely...with a find silk-cotton blend! I bet it feels luscious! Try this technique on a scrap of fabric in order to build your confidence :) I hope that you are able to tackle your hemming, with a spectacular outcome!!! Happy Hemming!

[@kingshandmaiden]

I have watched several videos from others, but I find yours is going to be the easiest for me. Your spirit is sweet, encouraging and cheerful! It gives me confidence to go forth and conquer any doubt or fear.

[@SewDarnedFun]

Aw! What a kind comment ❤️ Thank you for watching. Let me know if you have any questions. I hope you have the best outcome with your project!

[@kingshandmaiden]

@@SewDarnedFun I was successful in accomplishing the task with your method!

[@SewDarnedFun]

@@kingshandmaiden I’m so happy to hear this! Congratulations! ❤️

[@glamgirl39-j9b]

This is such a blessing. Have to hem my daughter’s dress for the oldest brother’s wedding this spring. This tutorial makes this seem doable. I will try and build up the courage to begin this daunting task. 😊 As I’ve read through the comments, a thought came to mind….perhaps we can do a practice run along what will become the waste fabric that gets trimmed off. In other words, make a practice hem way below where you are actually going to hem the dress. Also, as someone mentioned; make sure the wearer tries on the dress in the shoes they are wearing for the event. Especially with a floor length gown.

[@SewDarnedFun]

Yes! Excellent reminders: ALWAYS have the wearer wear shoes that are either the ones they will wear, or the same height, and PRACTICE on the hem you know you’ll be cutting away. This is what I do! All sheers are not the same and can behave differently. Thank you for mentioning these important issues in your comment ❤️I wish you well with your hemming of your daughter’s dress. If you have any tips or suggestions for others after you hem, please leave a comment that might help others! Happy Sewing!!!!!

[@glamgirl39-j9b]

This is such a blessing. Have to hem my daughter’s dress for the oldest brother’s wedding this spring. This tutorial makes this seem doable. I will try and build up the courage to begin this daunting task. 😊 As I’ve read through the comments, a thought came to mind….perhaps we can do a practice run along what will become the waste fabric that gets trimmed off. In other words, make a practice hem way below where you are actually going to hem the dress. Also, as someone mentioned; make sure the wearer tries on the dress in the shoes they are wearing for the event. Especially with a floor length gown.

[@terryblanchard9319]

Love the video and technique. Going to give it a try. I have two gowns to hem with chiffon overlays. I see you use a plastic foot on your machine. Is this a special "glide" foot and does it perform differently than a metal foot?

[@SewDarnedFun]

I hope my video will be helpful with your gowns. The foot I have on my machine is a Teflon foot. Honestly I don't have it on for any particular reason than it works well with a wide variety of fabrics and I don't have to change it ;) Also, it has little corners and such that I use for visual marking points, but other foots can have those little nooks and crannies, too. I see no reason why you couldn't use a regular 'silver' pressure foot, as long as it holds the fabric down well. Thanks for watching and good luck with your two gowns!!!

[@junekroner6382]

thank you! An answer to my prayer which has been,"How on earth do I hymn that chiffon in the most professional and exact way". are usually surge the edge and then fold over once or twice with the top stitch. I've never been satisfied with that method. And of course, those rolled him machine feet are impossible to work with. I can go forward with confidence now

[@SewDarnedFun]

@junekroner6382 I can’t tell you how thrilled I was to read your comment!! To see people being helped by the information I provide makes the time and effort put into my videos SO worth it!! I wish you great success in your next venture to hem that hard-to-manage chiffon 😁 Thank you ever so much for taking the time to comment 🥰

[@conniesmith9989]

Wow. These types of fabric can be difficult.

[@SewDarnedFun]

Yes, that's for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@markusmulder_]

That’s amazing! Thank you for sharing this technique 🤩

[@SewDarnedFun]

Thank you for stopping by! I hope you have received some inspiration from this video :)

[@StacyK0731]

Excellent tutorial!! I know how to hem chiffon a slightly different way, but this time I was so impressed with your results, I decided to use your technique and I'm so glad I did! The results are AMAZING!! This will be my "Go To" from now on, thank you to the moon and back 🙂 I marked the dress as it hang and again, the results were spectacular. Perfect results, proud to give the Mother of the Bride her dress to wear to the wedding !! Thank you 🙂

[@SewDarnedFun]

I cannot tell you how much this comment means to me ❤️ Thank you for taking the time to comment and moreover I’m SO HAPPY that your results were spectacular! Congratulations!!! 😁

[@sarahmaurer5240]

You are a really good teacher, I felt like you knew exactly how I learn, thank you!!!!

[@SewDarnedFun]

Wow, thank you so much for your comment. It makes me very happy, indeed, that you were able to benefit from my video ❤️ I’m glad you stopped by to watch!

[@TheReasonWeLearn]

Thank you for this video! You saved my life!!! My daughter had me make her prom dress and she wanted chiffon so badly, so I took it on (and the endlessly long ruffle at the bottom she wanted), but I was dreading hemming it, and then I found this video!!! Thank you!!!! You're a godsend.

[@SewDarnedFun]

I’m so glad that you found me and took time to leave a comment. I hope the dress goes smoothly for you! ❤️

[@KJ-wu4lg]

thank you very much for this lovely tutorial! quick question from a beginner - do you put the same color thread into the bobbin as you are using in the top? my machine came with white bobbin fillers pre-made, but I'm curious if it would look neater at all to thread the bobbin myself with the same color thread for this project. thank you!!

[@SewDarnedFun]

Thank you for watching and commenting on my video! I love this method of hemming chiffon, having tried other ways and was never happy with them. As for your question, I’ve always used the same color in the bobbin as the needle. Chiffon is sheer, so if you are hemming chiffon, just keep in mind that if your bobbin thread is a very different color than your fabric, it might show…? You’ll have to do a sample and let me know! Good luck!

[@KJ-wu4lg]

@@SewDarnedFun thank you very much for the quick reply! I will go ahead and replace the bobbin with the same color thread and let you know. thank you!!

[@alisonoshaughnessy1745]

Just took up the first of 5 bridesmaids' dresses using this method and it was really successful. Would totally recommend anyone attempting to hem chiffon to watch this video. Thank you!

[@SewDarnedFun]

I’m so happy to hear this has worked for you! It’s always great to hear a wonderful success story! ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!