How to Sew a Rolled Hem. A comprehensive guide to sewing rolled hem perfectly | Foot Troubleshooting

How to Sew a Rolled Hem. A comprehensive guide to sewing a rolled hem perfectly. Rolled Hemmer Foot | Troubleshooting Included! #ocd #perfection #learntosew
Do you feel confident hemming gowns when you have a tutorial to go by,
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Most people on here will want the 5 minute version of how to sew a rolled hem, but you are not most people. You want a comprehensive guide to sewing a rolled hem perfectly. Every. Time. This guide starts with cutting, shows a couple different ways of sewing, has a troubleshooting section, (because you know you need that!) and finishes up with a pressing section.
I hope this helps you take your rolled hems to the next level!! Perfection, baby!!
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[@like2sew181]

Thank you and God bless you for sharing your knowledge and tips. I love this type of sewing.

[@nauci]

This might be one of the greatest sewing videos on all of KZbin, nevermind rolled hems. I'm a wild researchaholic and I so, so appreciate your effort! Thank you so much.

[@quiltyone04]

Absolutely love the way you teach. Right here on our levels. As some would say "thanks for putting the jelly on the shelf so we could reach it." You have a NEW FAN!

[@BridalSewing]

Thank you for watching. Please share this on social media. 🥰

[@rdfjfgjyfdhfghy67456]

You're the first sewist who talk about tension! It's like I'm in the sewing room next to you ❤ amazing tutorial!

[@BridalSewing]

Thank you!

[@quitethesoph3558]

I came across this video accidentally. I had hemming issues with my daughter's prom dress. You touched on every single issue I ran into! Tomorrow, I'll be ripping those seams out carefully and trying your techniques!! I can't wait to "fix" it! Her dress is made with vintage couture fabric and it's the very first formal I've ever made from her own design. I'd love for her to be able to wear it proudly! Thanks a bunch for the tips I didn't even know I needed! 🙂

[@3whitehens]

I love you to death. Your videos are AWESOME for me. I am exactly the person you describe - I've sewn since I was 9 and worked on doll clothes, have done extensive theatrical costuming, but now at age 57 I'm specializing in bridal alterations...and you are an absolute Godsend.

[@BridalSewing]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@splibragirl]

I find most of the time those specialty feet don't work unless like you said, the perfect conditions are there. Thank you for showing the realness of being a seamstress. When you think you have all the tricks there is always another out there! Thanks for being so transparent and yes... I raised my hand many times through this video. hahah

[@irenehall7682]

Thank you for discussing the frustrating curved hems on factory gowns! I am no alone ..I appreciate those detailed tips and problem solving!

[@amandalitwak8582]

Thank you! In my almost 50 years of sewing practically everything, I have come to the same conclusion - the rolled hem foot only works under ideal conditions (that is, fantasy land). I have made it work a couple times on very stable fabric perfectly on grain. But mostly it is a waste of time.

[@peggymason7438]

Same here, same 50 years

[@sharonrimsza7960]

Exactly! 60+ years of sewing! I use BanRol or starch if it is a poly and I can use steam afterwards.

[@donnabashline4933]

I've been sewing 60 years. I Absolutly love my rolled hem foot. Works perfectly for me every time. All types of fabric. It's super fast too. I don't have one for my Juki. I have it on my Phaff 7570 that I bought in 1996.

[@lisarichbourg4796]

I have had success maybe once!☹️. So disappointing….

[@Daniellasanche]

@@peggymason7438 I have a Juki DDL8700 and use the rolled hem foot everytime. Only way to have it be perfect...chiffon, silk, you name it.

[@ywilliams1967]

Ooh thank you sooooo much for your words of wisdom about the pattern companies.. "IT'S NOT MY FAULT ".. So many times I wanted to give up. I'm so glad I found you. I hope you're still sewing.

[@vminifie837]

You are a expert: seamstress, psychologist, teacher, and a doll. Thank you much for this video.

[@BridalSewing]

Aw, thank you. ❤️

[@paulasettles1102]

I was taught in a tailor shop to better any cutting to fold hem under, stitch close to the edge, cut close to the first stitching and then roll under and stitch the second time. Comes out perfect every time.

[@BridalSewing]

That's probably the most common way. Many do prefer that method

[@12thstcd]

Thanks for this!!!! I have been sewing for 30+ years and I still get tips I can use 😁😁😁😁 love your personality!!! Makes watching fun

[@BridalSewing]

Thank you! 😊

[@vanessadoorsamy1207]

You are absolutely fabulous not only to watch but to listen to (LOVE YOUR HUMOR)

[@pollywagner5557]

Yes! I agree. So good!

[@Yesmslola]

Omg, This is game changer. I totally agree with you on that infamous rolled hem foot. Thank you, L

[@ChelseyMoon]

Girl I don’t even watch your videos to do bridal sewing..I watch for general sewing and your videos are still so helpful!

[@BridalSewing]

Yay! Thanks!! :) Welcome aboard. ❤⚓

[@LB-hr3ce]

Thank you so much! I have been sewing for many many decades. I have sewn many items of clothing for infants up to prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses, & even 1 bridal dress. All have turn out beautifully, but I have had a little difficulty with the rolled hem. This video was amazing.

[@jenzimmerman9079]

Thankyou for sharing the real of our every day life as skilled professionals. Absolutely feel ya, hear ya and empowered to know I AM NOT ALONE in my sewing superpowers.

[@lucybell7538]

I definitely feel that this is the sewing lesson that I never got when learning how to sew in college! THANK YOU!!!! xxx

[@lindylou4378]

I wish I had seen this last year when I was trying to hem lined chiffon trousers. Beyond a nightmare. thanks so much . brilliant!

[@emilychadwick3857]

Oh how I wished I had found your video sooner, I just finished altering a bridesmaids dress. I will definitely practice this over and over. Thank you. I am a knitter, crochet and a quilter. With as much patience as you have you should give knitting another try. 🙋‍♀️🌹

[@kristinaleslie4771]

You are a shining light !! I’ve been doing bridal for almost 25 years. The rolled hem foot is NOT my favorite, but I have found if I press the first roll I can manage it especially with chiffon. Thanks to you I now use my zipper foot on my Juki. 😱. Thank You Thank You Thank You for ALL your videos. Your so awesome and I love having you right there with me in my sewing room. 😍

[@beautifflymade]

found you while I was preparing myself to hem my bridesmaid dresses. I don't know why I didn't try to do them myself for previous dresses since I sew, but thank you for this in-depth tutorial. You definitely got me to laugh by keeping it real haha thank you!

[@michellewelch6013]

Very helpful, thank you. I was able to rescue a bridesmaids dress that had been hemmed and altered by a “professional”. It was pretty bad. I got thee hem trimmed evenly and was able to roll and stitch easily by following your instruction. Much appreciated.

[@michellewelch6013]

I’m happily stitching the rolled hem of a black polyester dress for my DIL (no pressure!) ad tee watching your tutorial. So much confidence!! MAny thanks…

[@esmeraldasalinas3757]

I cannot thank you enough for your thoroughness and attention to detail!

[@jeanknox5016]

Thank you for the information and specific feelings one might have while doing rolled hems! It was true. I especially liked the very end with the pressing.

[@sandrarice5575]

I have sewn many items in my life but never anything as important as my daughters wedding dress. Your videos gave me courage to go with it. At first I watched so I could do the alterations. Now I will give her a special dress sewn with a mother's love in every stitch. THANK YOU Sandy

[@BridalSewing]

Wow!! Awesome!! 👏👏👏❤

[@chrissiehunt2198]

Thanks for your honesty, super helpful video and gives me confidence to keep trying sewing with light fabrics, they can give me such a headache sometimes!

[@victoriarobertson266]

21:46 THANK YOU for using the rolled hem foot. After watching several different videos and just not getting it, I finally got it. Seriously. Thank you. Subscribed! P.S. - your description was right, I am not most people. 😅

[@mlr9795]

Extraordinary video. Thank you for making this! The clear camera angles, the fact that I am not the only one who cannot get specialty rolled hem feet to work, everything!

[@gitanamorena9943]

OMG! Thanks for telling the last part about the perfect seamstress I have blamed myself many times and sometimes haven't charged for my work. I love all your tutorials.

[@rere1216]

Since your fabric is Silk Organza. Just a tip to know that Silk Organza makes a wonderful pressing cloth! You'll love it. (😱😰NEVER EVER TRY AND PRESS POLYESTER ORGANZA WITH AN IRON IT MELTS 😱!!!😰)

[@juliewhite6887]

Another great truthful tutorial! Thanks for pointing out that factory hems are uneven!! One of my pet peeves! I was giggling and agreeing! Great job and good tips!

[@courtneywaters5314]

THIS! This is the video we have all needed!!!!! Thank you for being so real and showing us real world examples of troubleshooting!

[@bethkolle1]

Very good tutorial for a complicated procedure, thank you!

[@sunerajayakody7967]

Thank you so much shearing this technique

[@diysewingstudio]

Hello from Egypt 🇪🇬, I really want to thank you for your time and video, I struggled with the rolled hins sooooooooo so many times, I hated it, you made it so easy and would definitely try it, will post a photo for you, so helpful channel, please don't stop. Thank you

[@cversallion4712]

Sooooo glad you've vindicated my failures with the rolled hem foot. Causes more problems than it's worth. I love your videos, Thank you. x

[@TaraRoseCardinal]

Thank you for this! It was absolutely fantabulous! I love how in depth you went, this is perfect!

[@marygoldkamp4734]

Thank you for your tiny hem videos. I have two daughters and are often hemming their formals and bridesmaids dresses along with their friends dresses. This was a very helpful video.

[@bethwhislersews]

That rolled hem foot-I used it a few times and it was GREAT! ...and then it wasn’t! It ATE a hem. It was a challenge to fix. Great video and suggestions. Love your humor

[@BridalSewing]

😂

[@wiesaalabrahams7700]

Thanks from Cpt, South Africa for your candidness and honesty. I always thought I was the only one who could not master the rolled hem foot.

[@lizkubat7393]

Thank you! So helpful! I am learning how to sew at my job but this technique much easier than what I was taught!

[@peggymason7438]

I've never made a rolled him without that happening. Thank you for explainng it! Good job

[@lisabalenciaga4556]

This video came to me at just the right time! TY for your expertise!

[@irenearbuckle4744]

WOW! This was the best tutorial and explanations ever! I could watch your tutorials all day long! Not that I'm going to do bridal dresses, but I have made Christening dresses and Flower Girl dresses. Am thinking about using my wedding gown fabric to make the Flower Girl's dress (to be worn by my great niece) at my son's wedding next summer. Not sure yet. Maybe after I watch more of your videos!, You do beautiful work-- thanks for sharing your expertise with us!!!

[@ashleykelsey2057]

“Let er flounce”. Lol! I love it! Such a thorough video. And I love your mannerisms ♥️.

[@BridalSewing]

Thank you. ((Blush))

[@darrylstarkey962]

I had just had a bad time at the machine with the rolled hem feet then I saw your video it saved my day thank you are very good at what you do vI really enjoyed your video take care keep on Shinning

[@BridalSewing]

Thank you!!!! Please share on social media! It means so much. ❤❤

[@momchio1]

I’m new at sewing, I was not aware that it was possible to make such a fine hem by hand with l a fine fabric. Thank you so much 💖

[@BridalSewing]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@angeldubose1607]

Thank you! you make it easy to lean with your comprehensive way of teaching.

[@rheajparry927]

How are you reading my thoughts?! You have just made me feel so much better about myself! I have tried the different feet, etc. and have always just gone back to how you do it. I just figured I was doing it the long way. This way is the fastest even if I've got a skirt 8 yards around. And like you said I figured the tension out without realizing that's what I was doing. Thank you! Thank you! I've just found you and you are an answer to prayer (or tantrums but lets maintain some kind of dignity.)

[@explodingdynamite5535]

Thank you for the details. I’m going to try and make a shawl for my nieces prom. Wish me luck 🍀

[@nancytanner8791]

Very helpful and comprehensive. I love your sense of humor.

[@melissaayres6347]

I enjoy learning from your Bridal Sewing Techniques. Your tone is soft and natural. The way you communicate the detail of your knowledge is perfect. Thank you for sharing🙏 I like the tips on the scissors, the material, and the needles and zipper foot

[@loisbailey7393]

88 years old and you are one smart cookie. Thanks

[@BridalSewing]

Haha. Aww, thanks!!

[@maggiem4734]

Thank you so much for the tips. I’m working on sewing Barbie clothes. And, yes, those tiny hems are important. 💕🌟

[@BridalSewing]

Oi!! Those itty bitty clothes are difficult!

[@BellaOsa]

Wow, this was the perfect video. Love that you hit all the trouble shooter areas. Yes it has happened to me many of times. Love you fix-it’s. Thank you for you amazing knowledge!

[@margaretpringle5989]

From a fellow seamstress to another, I've e been making custom bridal gowns and alterations for 30 years. Well done on your video!

[@sofiawetterlund7122]

Thank you for this!!! 42 minuters about a hem!❤️🙏 And your forgiving attitude that things go wrong. I have ADD and have many ideas but I my working memory sucks. When you explained the left hands tension that really was a revival for me! And THE S- hook in One of THE other videos...omg...that was soooo Amazing! Can you be my Fairy Godmother?😂😍

[@deborahkyllo9626]

After watching this I used my zipper foot for the first time to sew a rolled hem on a bridesmaid dress. Worked like a charm. I also have a rolled hem foot for my machine and can never get it quite right. Never again will I try it after this. Thank you.

[@BridalSewing]

Good luck! :)

[@vickihoagland9081]

Thank you so much for such a wonderfully comprehensive and funny tutorial! I was stressing over a hem alteration on my niece's bridesmaid dress as I have had all those horrible, wonky experiences working with sheer fabrics that you so beautifully demonstrated and explained. Now I feel much more confident moving forward and will finally get the dress out of the closet and stop procrastinating by eyeballing the rolled hem sewing machine attachment I saw online!

[@NellBelle]

Great job, I finally understand. I will be following your technique from now on.

[@BridalSewing]

I'm so glad I could help!

[@shekinahjp6439]

So happy you made this video!!! I have been having these problems for the longest time. Thanks for shading a light 💡 So bless by you. Thank you ❤

[@chloegascoyne932]

Extremely helpful!!! YES THANK YOU!!! SO MUCH of my time sewing has been saved from this video. Amazing.

[@BridalSewing]

Thank you!! Please share on your social media. ❤❤

[@fairyford2828]

Thank you for your videos, these are truly helpful, your technical skills combined with your teaching skills is gold! Greetings from Hungary

[@faronshelly]

I see this video has been out here for some time...but my daughter is just now getting married and I just now had to learn this. I had tried the rolled hem FOOT and had no luck. Now I’m happily sewing the first rolled hem on the very inside layer and it is going well. The hem is teeny tiny! Thanks for the pulling/stretching tips...that's what has made the difference in addition to using the left hand invisible zipper foot (I think you called it). 🎉🎉🎉❤

[@kathleenanderson33]

Very informative thanks for sharing your expertise xx

[@melissamorris6413]

Thank you so much for doing this video. I have sewn many things but have always shied away from silky materials. Now I am faced with hemming my daughter's prom dress. Your tips have made it possible and it turned out beautiful.

[@suzannebarry5752]

I’ve been struggling with & delaying a tulle hem that has fine silk godets which have a curve in them despite hanging straight! It’s been on my rail for 3weeks until today. Your tutorial has sent me right back to basics after I probably rushed it initially and stretched the silk curves so they were too “lettuce” like, but after rewatching this and some very careful sewing with more controlled tension of the fabric I’ve managed to get it correct -after unpicking it from my first go. Sewing professionally for 15yrs but everyday is a school day, theres always something new or something to refresh on the things you already knew but just can’t think of in the moment. Thank you for your fab videos.

[@krislair8019]

love this, cant wait to make one

[@lindatrione4554]

Great tutorial. Thank you so much.

[@beckysmith5076]

Thank you for sharing your methods of sewing. You are so amazing & appreciated!

[@mrsjacobs2715]

Thanks for being real

[@makingitthrough190]

Thank you so much for this demonstration. It was just what I was looking for. I used this technique to hem a piece of cotton voile I was making into a shawl. It worked like a dream. So much better than another tutorial I looked at. The teacher wanted us to first sew a line of stitching near the edge then press along the stitching, at that point I just thought that wasn't for me and yours was the next one I tried. Perfect! I have hit subscribe.

[@BridalSewing]

Thank you so much! Yes, sometimes I feel like there's a lot of unnecessary complication and intimidation going on in sewing tutorials.

[@rebekahbyrd1160]

How could anyone give a down thumb on this video? What a wonderful teaching experience.

[@okirp3613]

Your work is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@mikaislove1]

Thank Thank Thank You

[@lorettafoster783]

Thank you so much. I use to roll my tiny little hems a little by hand and press to start and then take to machine. A fellow sewer made fun of me for “wasting “ so much time and embarrassed me into using a hem foot. I hate it. I curse it. Thank you for validating my “time wasting” as well as your knowledge about why I get the “nasties” some times. So glad I found you. I am a person whose aunt taught them the basics and through a lot of trials and tribulations have used my skills a little. Hopefully, your videos will help take my skills even higher

[@ceciliajohns2040]

I want to thank you for doing this video. I'm making my daughter's military ball and prom dress and wants a sheer overlay on both. (A fabric I've never worked with) You gave me the confidence to do it. Thank you.

[@ladelleirvine6751]

Thank you so much this has been very helpful!

[@redsunflower5328]

I'm just finding your wonderful videos and they are so helpful (and funny!) I have been doing bridal alterations for a long time. thanx for your supportive info!!

[@lediawhiteside9964]

Hi! This has been a Tru blessing for me as I worked on a project. Blessings

[@cherylallison244]

Thank you thank you thank you!

[@sueh3531]

Thanks for sharing! I'll try your method

[@robyn3349]

Thank you!

[@denisebayer8748]

Great instructions ..... Thank you for your time. 💜

[@salishhousedaycare7700]

Thank you for sharing this is the best ever tips

[@TheBlondiebluebird]

Great video!! Thank you!!

[@emanalhabal8787]

Thanks alot for this tutorial it's very helpfull..God pless you I' watching you from syria

[@manuelitaruiz9783]

Thank you so much great tips,

[@dianadivadiamond]

I prefer what you did because I tried the rolled hem foot and it was a disaster. Thanks for sharing you unique way.

[@marjoriereid-sharpe4868]

Thank you for your detailed instructions...I am a.beginner and trying to cut the organza was jagged and scary...learning to use the right scissors was very helpful. Also sewing the rolled edge was scary so your experience was priceless.💕

[@pollywagner5557]

This was excellent information! Thank you so much!

[@clothingalterations]

Great job

[@alexisdesanto1068]

You are an amazing teacher and I love your realism like we are there with you please keep making these videos you are amazing thank you!!!

[@BridalSewing]

Awww thank you so much!!! Nice comments like this keep me motivated. I get so many mean, critical comments. :*(

[@DiannaAtherton]

@@BridalSewing girl ignore the negative and keep going. Looking forward to many more videos. You are a pleasure to watch❤

[@liverbird46]

Thanks for the tips.

[@monicakim9143]

This is the kind of detailed content I am looking for. Love this video! Thank you!

[@maryannsewell6609]

Excellent all around

[@MR-sq2ut]

Thanks so much. Yours is the method that gives me the best, smallest, and most successful rolled hem.

[@BridalSewing]

Nice! Everybody's gotta do what works best for them. 🥰

[@jordanarthursmith]

Great video, I found that left compensating top stitch foot worked wonders.

[@BridalSewing]

Oh, I bet! Lol anything but a rolled hem foot! 😂