How to Sew a Curly Hem With Fishing Line

[@Parsley1968]

Great video. I thought I'd let you know that I managed to used your technique on quite a heavy velvet Lycra fabric. To counteract the weight, I used a reel of gardening strimmer wire. It worked a treat, just don't wind it on too narrow a tube. I found a kitchen roll tube was about right. Was making a ballroom dance dress for my daughter.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

+Parsley1968 that's awesome! I'm so glad to hear it worked for you and thanks for the tip on the gardening stimmer wire! :)

[@louuuuuuu950]

Thank you for this!

[@лилианадолгова-и2м]

*Perfect and I’ve used it for ballon arches as **enjoyable.fishing** recommend well as other decor with parties. It is strong and will hold up well. It works so good that another decorator stole my roll at an event!*

[@sandrinepeck7972]

Wow!!!! You made it look so easy while other videos have made it look harder than it needs to be. I can’t wait to try

[@yolandaikardholman5393]

I use a rolled hem foot. works great. no trimming needed. nice, clean edge.

[@juliescott4390]

You are the best! Your tutorials are clear and extremely helpful. Thanks!

[@KarresseChronicles]

Very slow and detailed tutorial for a beginner. Super easy to follow along. Thank you!

[@andynikola1574]

Hi, thanks for the educational video; it seems like the use of a blow dryer or heatgun may also be other options to get the nylon fishing line to stay in the new curl size, warm regards

[@sherylF5610]

Excited! I thought that I had imagined this. When I was a child, a million years ago, my Mom gave me the most beautiful night gown. My most favorite ever. It was a medium pale yellow with a chiffon overlay that was a bit lighter. The gown had this type of ending at the bottom and at the neckline. It came just past the knee. So adorable.

[@petererik5762]

Hello 👋

[@sherylF5610]

@@petererik5762 hello! What's up? Update, I found this exact gown on eBay.. Just as I remembered. Now it is mine.

[@petererik5762]

@@sherylF5610 hope you are safe from the virus?

[@redcaboose3054]

THANK you....! Years ago, I wore banana clips in my hair that had "chiffon" bows...made like this with the ruffles.....most of my "bows" are showing wear and I need some more of them Thanks soooo much for a FANTASTIC well done tutorial ! Your directions were well explained etc.

[@Dresstailor]

Excellent explanation. Thanks for sharing.

[@vickivela7661]

YOUR HANDS AND NAILS ARE INDEED GORGEOUS. You work is, also beautiful.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

thanks!

[@debt3994]

Well dang!!! I ended up here somehow...I was looking for how to sew mitered corners!!! It must have been karma. I have several LONG skirts that I love, that I was procrastinating hemming shorter. Since I moved away from my favourite fishing river several years ago, I also have a tackle box with allll kinds of (now) useless fishing line! Good thing I never throw anything out :) My little universe converged right here! Thanks! I would never have thought of this... !!

[@ProfessorPincushion]

yay! I'm so glad fate brought you to this video then. Good luck! :)

[@Beelaishere]

This is great! I will definitely try this. Thank you for the clear directions!

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Nabeela Najjar I hope it works out for you :)

[@Soshesaysjessica]

can't wait to try! saw a nice skater dress that flared out at the bottom,now I know what to do to make it a reality. Thanks for sharing your thorough tutorial.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Jay Coleman You can do it! :)

[@adrianarobinson8341]

Wow I actually really enjoyed that I’ve never knew how to even achieve that I always learn something new 😂

[@mariacoelho4581]

I'm pleased to learn something I always wanted to learn,I have the same type sewing machine ,there are so many things that I don't know on this machine, I'm still learning something new every day,thank you very much for sharing

[@thetruecitizen569]

Truly your video seems to be awesome and very interesting and understanding and your fingernails and the color is more attractive than anything God bless you and give us more interesting tips

[@mrsmangobird8694]

Great video! How would one wash the garment without affecting the hem?

[@laurablackwood174]

Well you just got a new subbie. Easy to follow and very detailed love it thanks. This girl dress is going to be popping😍😍😍

[@ProfessorPincushion]

thanks for subscribing

[@brendafuller1806]

Firstly, your pink polish is beautiful! Secondly, I cant wait to try this for the first time :-)

[@petererik5762]

Hello Brenda

[@fashiondesigning]

Nice piping

[@andysadventures6012]

This is a lovely tutorial! I've been wanting an effect like this, and I can't wait to try this technique out! Thanks so much for sharing. :)

[@arviettegipson5727]

This is exactly what I was looking for!!! Thank you so much!

[@meanttobehere12]

Didn't know this. I'm sure the thickness of the fishing line would make the curves smaller or larger. Thank you.

[@alohachristine]

Wow! Thank you! I've been wanting to learn how to do this for years!

[@jagilo9677]

alohachristine, I used a Brother Serger to attach the monophilament. Is faster and neater, especially for large projects.

[@alohachristine]

Hi Jacquiline.... A serger. I hadn't thought of that...but I have one! :) Thanks for the idea! That does sound faster than trying to get it to curl into the rolled hem foot on the machine. But on the serger you don't use the rolled hem foot?

[@jagilo9677]

alohachristine ... I hemmed (lettuce hem ruffles) 58 dresses for our show choir a year ago and saw this video. I realized Pincushion's method would take too long. My Brother Serger comes with the foot needed for lettuce hem. Check your machine's manual. Good luck!

[@KWSMGabi]

Your channel is truly amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

tetsusussusususu tetsuya Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying it. :)

[@binikc1446]

tetsusussusususu tetsuya good i

[@mariekarole1621]

Yayyy I have a nice craft idea for this curly baby

[@fragrancesewingboutique9628]

Thanks dear you are doing awesome job i love your teaching style 👍😍😊

[@hipforthelord1]

you have the prettist hands thats all i could look at love the color of the nails too.

[@bcems134]

Does the fishing line go through the washer and dryer ok? Does horse hair braid was and dry well?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

+Leslie Elmore You can get it wet no problem but the heat is what sets the curl. If you throw it in the dryer, you'll more than likely lose the curly hem. horsehair braid is normally washable and dry cleanable. I'd probably still line dry instead of throwing it in the dryer.

[@louuuuuuu950]

This tutorial is so underrated.

[@lindadechow2212]

This is a very cute idea It is a different take on the lettuce edging we all made in tshirts years ago =) Very retro, thanks.

[@arourah9105]

👌

[@MotunrayoO]

Hi, Thanks for posting this - you make it look so easy! I seem to be losing the curls once I've sewn it into the fabric :-/ .. Any tips on how to fix this ?

[@ddunnguard7746]

A cording foot? Keeps it perfectly centered under the zig zag. Mine was less than $4. Nice video! Thanks❣️

[@rathinarajah1968]

Thanks so mucu for showing this.

[@kalyangorahava4858]

nice video for sewing a curly hem with fishing line. Thanks.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

thanks for watching! :)

[@lauraaqui219]

great video, your so good at demonstrating the techniques-im one of your followers.

[@ScrappyTreasures]

Damn, you explained everything so well - you make it look easy(which it's so not haha). I make sewing tutorials myself, and I know exactly how hard it can be to make videos that are clear and easy to understand while still being professional with the sewing. Props!

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Cherish Red Thank you so much for the kind words! A lot of work goes into our tutorials, as I'm sure you know, so it's so nice to hear when they're appreciated. And even though I've been sewing a long time, I still feel like I'm learning every day! :D

[@ScrappyTreasures]

Yea, I can tell the videos would take a lot of time to make. Haha, yea I empathize - I do stop motion for my sewing videos, which takes me SO long, but I think it makes it a lot easier to understand in less time. The time you put on your videos is definitely worth it though, so keep trekking :)

[@faridbasir8696]

How to cut churidar

[@ruthcline5465]

It’s sooo much easier to leave a wider fabric before sewing. To trim close to the sew line after sewing, you’ll need to cut the hem longer by an inch or two. Much easier.

[@MrDlr0825]

Also a blow dryer would work for molding.

[@granddchester]

that lovely nail polish color really pop when watching this vid~

[@eileenfb1948]

I assume it doesn't need a dot of glue to keep the ends of the fishing line secure. Great idea. Many thanks, love your videos.

[@dustinlester2174]

There is a rolled hem foot that makes this a ton easier, and if you have a serger you can do this within seconds :)

[@mariamarfil1620]

Very nice, thank you. What worries me about this type of work is the friction of the foot against the feed dog. Perhaps soluble sewing paper?❤️

[@foziaashrafashraf694]

Nail polish color is excellent

[@Sindhuonmyway]

I did this and it came out really good, but then I went and added a trim to it, and it sort of lost the original curliness. I somehow doubt that rolling the whole hem around a paper roll would get it back to how it was. You must have faced this issue! Please, how do I go about fixing this?

[@jeanbellm5738]

I was wondering can I do this on felt say for a Christmas tree skirt????..thanks for the video..love the idea and it looks great

[@ProfessorPincushion]

***** I think felt might be too heavy of a fabric to have the same effect. You can try it on a sample and see what happens though. let me know.

[@courteneyblackwell7312]

I actually have a question. Whats the difference between this curly hem and a hem made from the horse hair braid? Or are they just two possible techniques with the same / similar outcomes?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

that's a good question! In my experience, the curly hem will actually bring the hem upwards. So as it curls, it's curling up, like towards the waistline. With a curly hem, it's a good idea to adjust the length, as the skirt could be shorter than expected once it's done. With the horsehair braid, the hemline of a skirt is simply going outwards so that the bottom looks fuller. I hope that makes sense, it's kind of hard to put it in words.

[@courteneyblackwell7312]

Thank you! That actually makes perfect sense.

[@danniigurl111]

its beautiful, thanks! you are so detailed i love it!

[@ProfessorPincushion]

danniigurl111 Thanks so much for watching :D

[@zinnia20207]

I've seen ready made blouses with wired edge collar. I have a Patchington coverup that has a thin silicone covered wire in collar for stand up. I can't find information on how to do this. Any suggestions?

[@petererik5762]

Hello how are you doing my friend

[@Lavenderrose73]

Oh, so that zig zag was going right over the edge? I thought the needle always had to be going into the fabric at all times. I like that look, and I love circle skirts, so I may try this with thinner fishing line.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Lavenderrose73 Nope, because the top thread is looping with the bobbin thread even if it's not going through any fabric. If you try it, please post a pic on our fb wall :D

[@Lavenderrose73]

It might be awhile, but I have 2 skirts made and 2 still in progress. Now that the temperature's dropping finally, I'm hoping to get them done quickly... after I get some other things taken care of, like my next test out of the way! Lol

[@madhumitamukerje4406]

Wonderful dear. Artistic Nails 💗

[@ThePantomimeDame]

THANK YOU so much for this....... Such clear instructions and a brilliant tutorial.. Brilliant

[@ProfessorPincushion]

ThePantomimeDame Thanks, I'm so glad you enjoyed it :)

[@ankalaura3]

Can this method be used with a stretchy fabric like lycra? What would be your suggestion in regards to the presser foot and needle in that case? Thank you!

[@ProfessorPincushion]

I haven't tried it and you might try it on a scrap. I think the biggest issue is the weight of the fabric. Granted, lycra isn't a heavy weight fabric but it's usually heavier than organza and the weight might prevent the fishing line from curling.

[@mariacoelho4581]

I do it different I have the same sewing machine Viking Lily I want to know a lot about this machine if you can help me out thanks

[@kathleenmccormick369]

What would happen to this hem if the garment was laundered?

[@edirleyantonio149]

Oi td bem? Sou do Brasil , voc usa linha de anzol no barrado ?

[@cheuini]

I think I need some clarification, I'm not too sure if the needle goes past the edge of the fabric when sewing in the fishing line, or if the outside zigzag snags on a tiny amount of fabric that wraps it over automatically...

[@ProfessorPincushion]

+cheuini the needle does go just past the edge of the fabric

[@21CryBaby]

Good product for ur money saves u in making ur own leaders with it

[@pritidavara1870]

you could use piping foot

[@trishgrant2715]

Could use a hairdryer to heat the line

[@jayaram-ix4zj]

Hai thank u for beautiful explanation . ur hand and nails are beautiful

[@sanesauce]

Hi, just wondering if I can sew this method on non biased cut fabric. Love love love your nails. Love your sewing tutorials more!

[@ProfessorPincushion]

it might not curl as much if it's not cut on the bias

[@tatianec.bortoluzzi8390]

ola, gostaria de saber quanto tempo você deixa o fio enrolado e se faze algo mais, porque fiz este mesmo procedimento na minha saia mas ele não ficou com curvas... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- hello, I wonder how long you let the coiled wire and do something else, because I did the same procedure on my skirt but he was not with curves ... Thank´s

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Tatiane tatiane It's kind of like setting your hair with curls. You want to wrap it tightly and then warm the fishing line until it's totally warmed through. Don't unravel it until it's completely cool again

[@vibhutic4339]

I just want your nailpaint!!!😍

[@hazelblair6634]

could this be used with the rolled hem foot ? am am going to get some fishing line and must have ago.....

[@WilliamsDemaris]

Try this, if you have overlock machine set it up for roll hem lift up the knife,put hem down first lie your fishing line on top take care are edges and all in one pass

[@songbyrd0001]

What a fun finish!! Love your nail color too ^__^

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed our lesson :D

[@mdsalamat5687]

Full finish ledis jens

[@RamasesandSphinx]

Wow the channel I have been searching for! Everything is so clear to see and understand. Thank you!!

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Huzzar Huzzar Thank you so much for the kind words :)

[@MadeByMe-sewmomo]

Great way to do this 👍

[@Avarras]

Hi there, I wonder if this technique could be use, slowly, with a rolled hem foot. What do you think ? Looks very doable to me and like that, we could skip the raw edge.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

+Anne-Valérie Perras I would try it. Let me know how it works for you :)

[@Avarras]

+Professor Pincushion I don't know when I'll have the time for that, but I'll let you know for sure. Thanks for the quick answer.

[@pompommom4904]

That was a great tutorial. And how would you finish off the ends of the curly hem? Do you leave a small tip of line sticking out to prevent the serge from unravelling?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

I just overlap the ends and sew over it

[@wandalause6976]

A hair dryer is also a very good thing to warm up that fishing line with

[@mifu5901]

Very nice lesson ,I love it!

[@ashleydouglas7080]

Thank you for explaining this!

[@RealAngelOfMusic]

I’d love to do this but my Organza frays like HELL. Is there something I could do to help with that?

[@rezkitty397]

incredible job👍

[@petererik5762]

Hello 👋

[@foodlover4738]

your nails are so pretty

[@oliveracastro4230]

This tutorial is amazing, love it. The question below about washing will it hold ?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

it's recommended to do this on fabric like organza which probably is dry clean only so it's probably not wise to throw something with this technique in the washer and dryer

[@oliveracastro4230]

@@ProfessorPincushion thank you for the information.

[@that_girl_from_math]

If any newbies are looking for the recommend fabric types, the one listed in the video was Organza

[@charieesesimpson-morris3084]

I agree they are beautiful

[@patriciau6277]

If you dip the ends of your fishing line into clear nail polish and allow to dry. This gets rid of the sharp end and your stitch will hold the end better when starting.

[@sailingpineapple9990]

thank you so much!!!!!! this made my whole day!!

[@chandraprakashmall2594]

Can we use single foot pressure on simple silae machine

[@MLucyLuna]

Thank you, I always wonder how this hem was made, it doesn't look too hard!

[@ProfessorPincushion]

you can do it! :D

[@jennymcdonald4174]

Thank you for you informative videos. Also, why type and model of machine do you use?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Jennifer Ferrari its a husqvarna lily 530. I don't think they make the machine anymore, because I bought it over 15 years ago but husqvarna makes great machines, although they can be a little pricey. I sometimes see used ones on craigslist so you never know where you can find a great deal. :)

[@jennymcdonald4174]

Awesome . Ty for the info. One day I'll get a Husqvarna Machine.

[@dei-jahamilton3235]

So I am making me and my cousin sweet16 dresses and we want them to be high low I was wondering how that would work on it because I love the look of it and I want our dress to be like that could you possibly make a video on that or would that be to much I don't want to push you in to anything but I really need help please help me

[@krn2487]

nice tutorial! thanks! is there a way to have a tremendously curly hem? mine didn't get as curly as I wanted. I'm sewing with chiffon.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

+Jerikoh O'Cru The tighter the curls when you set your fishing line, the more curly it'll be. Also, you might get better results using organza than chiffon. good luck!

[@krn2487]

Professor Pincushion thanks for your tip.I shall use organza next time.

[@queeneywarren681]

Did u put the fishing line, in the bobbin? I love this.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

no, the fishing line is only put on the fabric. I'm still just using all purpose thread in the machine

[@elidiag3614]

Very good job!!..

[@marciaholder1855]

Great idea I am going to try it

[@KatieWiseman]

What happens if you don't cut it on the bias? Because I'm not going to have enough fabric if I cut a diagonal.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Katie Wiseman You can try it on a sample and see how you like it but the fabric won't have as much stretch and give.

[@adagavris2369]

I just learned something new ! Thank you be much professor :)

[@shirleyd_8483]

How would one finish off using fishing line? I have yet to see on KZbin or on pdf patterns. I've dabbled a bit with FL but it always seemed to slip out and I could never finish it off without it looking bulky and messy. :/ help lol

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Shirley Dee You can try dabbing some super glue to hold the ends together. I would still stitch a couple of times over the ends to try and hold them

[@wolfsangeleyes]

Good tutorial, thank you.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Thanks so much for watching :)

[@elenaelena73]

Thank you! ❤👍

[@waterbornestudio]

How about using a hair dryer to warm the fishing line? I would think that would be the easiest......

[@ProfessorPincushion]

+pondsidegardens you can try and see if it sets the curl

[@syltoy2745]

I used the toilet paper roll and did as you said. My curls didn't come out very curly. My line was 50 lb. I don't know what happened/ what did I do wrong? I used organza circles for sleeves and collar

[@ProfessorPincushion]

hmmm...if they were really curly when they came off the roll, then it's hard to say. You didn't press them after did you? because usually it's only heat that can take the curl out.

[@jessicavega9856]

Does this hold up with washing/drying? I'm afraid that since the curls are heat-set, they'll straighten out after one wash.....

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Jessica Vega Yeah, I wouldn't use hot water or a dryer on this. I would think cold water would be ok, but would hand wash just so you can have more control.

[@stalstonestacy4316]

This method has been used for ages to revitalize a crinoline petticoat that had lost its loft. Being a square dancer i have several that have this treatment. Machine wasing on the gentle cycle in cold water and laying flat to dry in room air will not pull the coils flat. Also, i highly recommend using the cheapest line you can get as it tends to have more spring to it. Quality fishing line is meant to be invisible in water and move with the slightest current; this makes it unsuitable for these types of projects. I suggest buying Wal-Mart or similar in 20-60lb test depending on your desired finished results

[@LiliAquinas]

@@stalstonestacy4316, thank you for the tip to buy the cheaper stuff! I hadn't considered that the higher quality line would be less springy.

[@amykk.6157]

Thanks so much but I have brothers simple machines hoping to try it out 🙂