How to sew a narrow hem on sheer fabric easily

[@PibbleMom297]

This is one of the cleverest tips I've seen in a long time, and I've been sewing for 60 years! Thank you so much. And don't worry about your English - it's VERY easy to understand you and your instructions are very clear.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I am really happy to hear this!

[@huxy6719]

Totally agree, I've been sewing for years also and never seen this fantastic tip before! I'm now a new sub!!

[@TheLadybughug]

I could watch and listen to this lady all day! ♥️

[@m.castrellonhernandez8523]

tHAT IS REALLY NICE. BUT IN A WIDE SKIRST THAT WILL TAKE A WHILE bUT ALOT BETTER. tHANK YOU MCH

[@annwright8665]

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[@eileenfb1948]

I bought some ban roll, for trouser waistbands and I am amased at how quickly I learnt to make tiny hems. I gave home made handkerchieves to friends and they were surprised and wondered how the hem could be so small. Thank you.

[@accc9090]

I was unsure where you were going at first and then at the end, it made perfect sense. I will try this, thank you.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you for your feedback!

[@znycelondon5313]

I too have been sewing many years and as a professional I still learn from others. This technique is definitely one I will use! 🥰

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Glad it helps. I don't use this very often (how many times do you hem chiffon, unless you are a professional) but it is indeed effective and fast.

[@hideeho127]

You saved my life! This hack is genius and you should get an award! I needed to hem a dress in a hurry and couldn’t find Ban-rol interfacing in my area and ordering it online wouldn’t arrive in time so I went to JoAnn’s and found the next best thing. Dritz iron on mending tape has the stiffness needed and can fray like the Ban-rol interfacing. I gave it a try and it worked like a charm. Thank you for posting this video. Best tutorial out there for rolled hems! I won’t do it any other way now. Bless you, sweet woman, bless you!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you! I did not know that the Dritz tape can be used instead, excellent addition!

[@han-guksarangvlogs4483]

Please enlighten me, i am new in sewing.... why do you need tapes on hemming? You cannot sew it without tape?

[@hideeho127]

Tape for a rolled hem makes your life a billion times easier. It’s not needed for a basic hem.

[@therealstephawesome]

And today, YOU are the lifesaver! At Joann's and they do not have ban-roll. They did not have the dritz you used, either, but based on your experience, I was able to choose something else to try.

[@MossyMozart]

@@han-guksarangvlogs4483 - Tiny rolled hems on thin fabrics, when done on a machine, can be tricky and when done by hand, can be tedious. This method appears to be a real game-changer.

[@hobbyhopper3143]

My dear, you have just saved me from the huge stress of having to shorten a “mother of the bride” dress. I can’t thank you enough!

[@lupebutterfly9161]

Hi, could you recommend a brand of roll ban and width? Thanks

[@hobbyhopper3143]

@@lupebutterfly9161 I don’t know where you are but I got a roll from the internet that is 1” wide. I believe the width matters bc I’m old and it’s easier to hold onto. Also I applied it in a succession of 12-15 inch strips (the hem was easily 70 inches around). I think I got mine from Amazon before I realized you can buy 5’ strips from Etsy. Please try it on a similar fabric before you commit to the target item; just get an eighth of a yard of something close. I wish you the best of luck. It worked great for me. ☺️

[@bethearl8686]

OMG! I've been sewing for 50 years. Never knew this. Thanks

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Happy to help!

[@DiannaAtherton]

I started sewing in the late 60's. We had a basic sewing machine, chalk, ruler and straight pins. That's about it. We made amazing clothes we thought lol. When the Pfaff 1222e came out with a built in walking foot in the 70's we thought we had it all. Us 3 girls plus mom fought over sewing machine time. Still sewing on same machine plus my Bernina 1230. Still making amazing clothes. You are never to old to learn new things.

[@wendyfay16]

This is a BRILLIANT tip for sewing fine hems!! Thank you SOOO VERRRY much for sharing this tip!! I truly LOVE it!!

[@janholman6192]

Amazing! I've owned a roll of Ban Roll over 20 years and never used it! Now I will! And for just this purpose, to sew narrow hems! 😊

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Have fun! I also had the tape for a long time and I used it for reinforcements only (not very often), until I found about this trick. It really works.

[@lupebutterfly9161]

Please could you share the brand and width? Thanks

[@hopec.a.4964]

This worked so well!!! I used it with a light polyester lining for a circular dress hem, and it looks very professional. Next up it'll be used again for the satin and organza layers on the same dress. Thank you so much!!!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you for coming back to tell me how it went! If possible, send me images please, I would like to publish them on my blog if you don't mind. My email is [e-mail]

[@kathyseals-l5y]

This is amazing. You are a true sewing genius. I love your videos. I am learning so much from you and I've been sewing 60 years. I wish I had known your tricks years ago.

[@nithyakarantharaj8634]

Easy, Time saving, and re-usable (Maybe 2-3times at least). Best of Best Hacks I've ever seen. Keep it up.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you for your sweet note, Nithya!

[@janicebradford9780]

That hem is beautiful and perfect. Now I need the pattern make the owl pattern.Thats adorable. Thanks for the video.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you very much! I can make a tutorial on how to sew the owl pincushion if you are interested. And also send me a message to this address [e-mail] so I can send you the pattern by email because making a new tutorial will take some time.

[@TheLadybughug]

If it's ok, I will send you an email for the pattern. I would love to make an owl too! Thank you!

[@kirbyourenthusiasm]

That is a great tip! I'm short so I always have to hem formal dresses. I avoid chiffon because it's a pain. Now I know how I can get a nice hem much easier! Thank you!

[@barbaracobb6090]

OMG! This is one of the coolest tricks I’ve seen! I was so impressed and excited after seeing this, that I had my husband watch the video, too.. he was equally impressed!

[@davyl1414]

Your accent is adorable and your English is well enough to understand perfectly! Thank you for the video tutorial!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you; I hope it is useful!

[@patsy451]

This is genius! Everytime I've tried a rolled hem has been a disaster, so after the last one I swore off them forever, but this is making me think I'll have another go. Thank you very much!!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you; let us know how it works out for you maybe?

[@GloriaPlatt-rr1jg]

I'm no professional but this is a wonderful technique. I just paid way too much money for a sloppy hem, that I know I could have done better even with my little home sewing machine if I had just trusted myself. I will be redoing this hem on my own now with this new technique. Thank You!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Don't worry about not being a professional - what matters is the care and effort you put into your work. I'm confident that with this new technique, you'll achieve a hem that you're proud of. Best of luck with the redo, and you're very welcome! Thank you for giving it a try and for your kind words.

[@kitikatter]

Another new fan here. I just watched your video on sewing a dart on sheer fabric with the bobbin thread only. I have been sewing 50 years and learned 2 new tricks in half an hour! In Afrikaans we have a saying, (well actually Dutch) Doe zo voort. My mum said it all the time. Now I am saying it to you. Do more, you are very good at it. My kind of videos, short, precise and to the point. no explaining why you could not make a video in a month because your dog/kid/husband poo'ed green (you get my drift).

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you very much for your feedback! I am happy to hear you liked my videos. I know what you mean about some KZbin videos being not on point. I try to make something different, maybe not always successful but I am getting some experience. That's why comments are very useful to me.

[@lindataylor4397]

You were very clear and concise and I understood you. Thank you for taking the time to show us this technique.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheLadybughug]

That is GENIUS! 😍 I love love LOVE your pincushion. I have a little hedgehog. Be blessed!

[@sherryenterkin1057]

This is sheer genius! Thank you I have project I was truly dreading. No longer!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Glad I could help, and thanks for watching!

[@karenharlow8495]

Great unintended(?) pun!

[@lauriefrank9412]

Wow!! This is great!! I just wish I had seen it a few years ago. Had a horrible time with a rolled hem. Genius!!

[@lafemmeanglaise]

Genius tip! Thank you!

[@zareenamashood8631]

That was really a simple hem stitching. Very easy. Thanks for sharing

[@janissharkey7174]

You are right. It will revolutionalize my sewing. Thank you for making this video!

[@crystalc665]

This is a life changing technique! And I'm not being hyperbolic! Thank you so much! And I understood your English just fine.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you. I also found the technique very useful, especially for very narrow hems where I really don't like to use the foot.

[@shaistaparveen7769]

OMG. This rocket science is done by thats it. Im always imagin it is not possible by me but see it is so simple👍👍👍

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you. Have you tried this? I really think it works well.

[@izabeau1953]

Wow , that is a good trick, with thin fabrics.....love your idea. 🌹❤️🌹❤️

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you for the comment! It's not my own idea though. I learned it from my friend.

[@spragit3834]

Just ordered some ban roll. I’m adding a slit in a chiffon dress and didn’t know how I was going to accomplish those tiny seams for my client. Thank you so much!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Wonderful! I hope it works well for you too.

[@cohorrescentcorporea]

Thank you! Definitely I must try it 🤍 Spent the whole afternoon frustrated trying to hem a chiffon scarf with no consistent result, changed needles, even borrowed a 3 mm hem presser foot with no luck.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

You can do it! Let us know how it worked for you. I find this method easier than the rolled hem foot, especially for very narrow hems where the material gets out from the foot very easily.

[@elfy60]

Great video, thank you Ageberry. I found this tape (Banrol) in the UK at the English Couture Co. 85p per metre 25mm wide and £1.35 for 38mm. I'm ordering some today! Thanks again Ageberry!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you! That's great you found the tape. I think the tape was more common in fabric stores 10 years ago and now it's kind of disappearing. Maybe people don't use it anymore that much.

[@meljane8339]

What a beautiful technique ! ...I would like to make an improvisation of this technique, with different materials in case when ban-rol paper is not available to me. But, I also do not have my sewing machine available with me right now; so, I will daydream a few things what I could use instead. The technique you use is so perfect, and is a very helpful problem resolution. I will not be ruining my small silk investment I have in my "hope chest." 💓 Thank u ! 💓

[@jessrobson3029]

You've made my life easier!! Years of thank yous!

[@SS-mk1rq]

Good morning. Thank you so much for your tutorial! I love love the owl. I would love to make one !

[@marshatwiford4230]

You are a very gifted teacher! Thank you!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you for your sweet note, Marsha!

[@annatang1177]

Thank you very much, this hem is so beautiful, I'll try it next time when have to hem my grandkids' uniform pants.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Glad to help!

[@ljiljac3552]

This is the best tip for us amateurs I have seen ever! Thanks a lot! I'll certainly try it!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you; actually I find this method easier to use than the dedicated foot.

[@nimvaughen9895]

this is a mission impossible & you've done it easy yet beautifully! THANK YOU.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you. I also think this works better than the sewing machine foot which is quite difficult to use.

[@glendamcdaniel7287]

Awesome!!! I have a polyester ruffled skirt that came unhemmed and now I know how to repair it. Thank you!!!

[@penlint]

Wow! That is a million times easier than using that darn narrow hem foot 🦶 ! Thanks !

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

It sure is! I also find the foot not very easy to use, it is a hassle to keep the fabric folded.

[@yvonneburn1628]

Thank you so much Olga, I am amazed at your genius. This is so clever. Your perfect narrow hem is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you so much!

[@terrydec3407]

Thanks again for sharing your wise knowledge. You are very kind, Olga.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

My pleasure! And thank you for watching!

[@charlottethomas608]

Oh my god.. this is life changing! Thank you!! 😁

[@vmdwdunn3014]

absolutely trying to use roll foot is getting me crazy this is my new metthod

[@katharinagunawan7699]

Thanks for the tutorial video. I love your owl pincushion

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you, knowing that the video is helpful to others motivates me to make more !

[@lindarodriguez3216]

Thank you! I will try this on 3 bridesmaid dresses I have to hem on chiffon

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you! 3 bridesmaid dresses? It's a big job. I hope you can do it faster with the banroll.

[@FatemaAmmar76]

So very clever! This video must have helped so many people. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your wonderful technique.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you! But it's not my technique, I didn't discover it myself. I learned this technique a few years ago at the PatternReview conference. I was so impressed by it that I made this video as soon as I came from the conference ( I just started my channel then).

[@emilymugundasisei9742]

Wow ! Thank you for the video , i have learned how to hem on light fabric.

[@clemenciaburgos3026]

Thank you for sharing your technique in sewing narrow hem.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you! However it is not my technique, I learned it myself a number of years ago from a friend.

[@kathleenresnick3557]

I didn’t have ban roll so used grosgrain ribbon. Worked great!

[@MossyMozart]

That WAS easy! Thank you so much for the tip.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

I'm so glad you found it easy! You're very welcome - I'm happy to share tips that make sewing more enjoyable.

[@terrydec3407]

You are the smartest ever!! Thanks a million for your tutorial. See you soon.

[@alexandralite835]

THANK YOU! this was insanely helpful.

[@erikacronje8985]

Great tutorial, I usually make a rolled hem with my overlocker/serger now, but this is a great way to do it with a normal sewing machine

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you very much! I have a rolled hem foot for my regular sewing machine but I still need to learn to use different feet for my serger. I have 5 of them for years but never used them. Going to try now.

[@erikacronje8985]

@@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry I just use the rolled hem on the serger, no need to change feet at all, it makes a very neat hem but it can stretch the fabric

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

@@erikacronje8985 Oh, I see what you mean. Of course, I have this option on my serger and I use it a lot for chiffon and even for lightweight knits. Just a different kind of rolled hem without turning it over twice.

[@janegriffiths5796]

This is so clever, I have not seen this done before. Thanks for sharing and I will definitely try it.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thanks for watching; I am always glad when my videos are useful.

[@caroltaylor4282]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial!!!

[@GuisborneAdmirer]

Thanks!! Working on the hem of a wedding dress layer in organza. Didn't know how to go about it.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

I understand this hit the spot? For me it is better than the sewing machine foot especially for very thin materials and very narrow hems.

[@narindermattoo31]

Thats mind blowing .... stupendous trick .... love it and thank you for sharing

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you so much for your feedback!

[@MamaBanana]

That’s so clever! I actually have some voile curtains I need to hem. Was going to just stitch the top so it’s much easier & keep neat hem at bottom, but now I’m tempted to try this! Thanks for sharing.

[@jenniferwilson8160]

Wow! This is fantastic! I just discovered it! Thank you for the wonderful tip. By the way, I thought you did very well speaking English! :) You shouldn't apologize at all! Thank you again for the awesome tip. I will be using it!!! :)

[@carols8090]

I see other methods that require pressing, running a seam, folding near the seam, sewing, cutting... But your method is the very best. I did this two years ago, and it was easy! Then I lost track of this video. I'm so happy I found it again. You are an excellent seamstress and teacher. Thank you for posting.

[@barbaramobley8845]

I just didn't understand name (ban roll) of tape you using but you had everything written out in the description. Thank you I'm sure I will be doing this. Very big help.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you for watching! Glad it was helpful!

[@alesswl6]

Thanks so much for this, Ageberry. It's a fantastic process for a tricky problem.(I've been on PR since it started.)

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you for your comment! Oh, you are a long time member of PR, it's great. I am so sorry I missed so many years, I just started to be a member last year.

[@sawu8884]

I blame myself why I found this channel so late. It really useful yet work. 🖒

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you. Indeed the result is amazing, and for me this is faster and easier than using the dedicated foot.

[@slrcouture]

Wow. This is brilliant. I will definitely be using this tip from now on.

[@stefkadank-derpjr1453]

This is the answer I've been looking for. Thank You so much!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Happy to help!

[@dkoehler0214]

You made this look like pure magic!!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you; the results are indeed very nice.

[@xriswm1439]

Genius! Thank you for sharing this i always struggling with this.

[@lindahavner1076]

Love this trick. I hem silk scarves to dye and Im sure this would help.Thank you

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

You are so welcome!

[@azizabrown]

Absolutely beautiful finish! Also, please don’t apologise for your accent!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Oh thank you, and thank you for watching!

[@zeenathharoon6485]

Excellent hams stitching tips. Thank u dear.👍❤️ God bless u.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you!

[@lorettaburt908]

Hams or hems??

[@astridtaw]

Very clever. Thanks for sharing.

[@vivlee3840]

Beautiful result and you explain things do clearly. I must try this, thank you.

[@penyginger]

This is so helpful. Never would have considered this before!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you; I have myself learned it and I think it is easier than using the foot for very narrow hems.

[@helenbryan1752]

Very good tutorial. Thank you!

[@amapola5380]

Don't worry dear , you speack fantastic ! 👏👏👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹😘😘😘

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thanks! I am glad you understand my speech!

[@amapola5380]

@@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry we understand everything and we appreciate your efforts 😘😘🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@MB-vu3ow]

Olga, I have not checked all of your videos yet. If not covered, would you please demonstrate how to best serge a narrow edge stitch or hem on delicate fabric (for neck scarves). I have a Brother 1034D.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Absolutely, I can certainly do this demonstration. The Brother 1034D is a great serger but I have to check if it’s good for this kind of work. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@Star-pb1iw]

Thank you very much for this video! You are an excellent teacher ♥

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Glad it was helpful, and thank you for watching!

[@rebeccametzger5957]

Wow! Thanks for the video. Will have to try this. (P.S. I love Pattern Review too. Lucky you for getting to the seminar!)

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you for your kind words! Yes, PR Weekend was a great experience for me. Next year it will be in Portland, Oregon. Would you like to go next year?

[@lenakennedy6876]

Thank you for this wonderful video.

[@jeannemarie9466]

Final view looks great. I am still a little confused as to the ‘ ban roll’ & will watch again, & research. This looks promising as to be a revolution in my little sewing room.

[@larryd3870]

Wow! Excellent idea and very clearly explained! Thank you!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you for watching, and glad it was helpful!

[@cyzswil6968]

Very clever !!!! Merci !! Je n'ai pas eu non plus beaucoup de succès avec les pied de biches pour faire ces ourlet très fins !!!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you. Exactly my problem ad why I am so happy I found this method, I also did not have much success with the foot for very thin hems.

[@winnnwonn1451]

This is pretty cool, thank your for your tips ;)

[@lanastraea]

That's amazing!! Thanks for sharing this technique!

[@hemanth3828]

Thank you for this lesson.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marcelalucia1455]

This is great! Do you have a tip on how to sew neckline with sheer fabric?

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Sorry for the delay, I answered from my phone and the computer ate the answer :-( I see now there is none. I have an article about necklines here www.ageberry.com/shaped-facing/ it applies well for sheer fabric too. Contact me please using the contact form on the site if necessary.

[@priscillarippetoe5266]

Bloody freaking brilliant!!!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you!

[@fiberhappy]

Thank you so much!! You saved my project!!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Glad I could help, and thanks for watching!

[@SW-di5ky]

BEAUUUUUTIFUL TUTORIAL!!! THNXXX

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Glad you like it!

[@rosaenriquez7155]

This is FANTASTIC!!! 😍😍😍

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you!

[@DahliaTisyahSew]

brilliant...love your technique, definitely will try this method...thankkkkssss

[@karenwelch6581]

Thank you so much!!! Wonderful video and a great lesson!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you, Karen! I really appreciate your feedback.

[@lennymac5915]

Great idea. Would this work if I was using a stretchy knit fabric. I need to make a tiny hem, which if more like an itty bitty overcast stitch of the raw end on the legs on a pair of pants and I've done a few other pars for my daughter and the fabric ends up very wavy . I've seen the stick on one that looks perfect, and washes off after you wet the, but I don't need it double sided and thought it might clog the needle up sewing directly on the dried glue. And tips!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

It might work on a moderately stretchy fabric. I doubt it would work on stretch fabric at all, I did not try but I suspect the hem will come out more like a lettuce hem, wavy. If you try let us know please?

[@sophiewallace8662]

Great job. I'm going to try it.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you! I'm excited to hear you're going to give it a try. They say, practice makes perfect, so don't hesitate to experiment.

[@chrisvanscoy6231]

So smart ! I can't wait to try this !

[@anyat686]

Wow. Genius hack !

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

When you don't have the tool, you improvise ... Then you get the tool, and the improvisation is still ood esecially for very narrow hems. Thank you for watching!

[@mariakaragianni863]

Thank you. The best video I've seen on KZbin!👏👏👏

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Thank you! Happy to hear that!

[@tknow9298]

How clever! Thank you for the video.