The BEST WAY To Hem A Bridesmaid Dress | Narrow-Rolled Hem (Ep. 42)

[@TS-sh8xo]

I’ve been doing alterations for 15 years now and I was taught the baby hem this way only, instead of measuring, because hems now a days is all over the place, (not even) I pin to the floor and check my pins at eye level and adjust accordingly. Then I press that pin line and sew on that. It’s quicker for me. Then I cut off like you did and roll the hem over and sew. I just found your channel recently and I am loving it!👍🏻 keep up the great work! Love the shop design too‼️

[@corether.lookastadsjohnson5439]

Gm from Ohio Thanks for sharing hemming. Depending on the type of fabric ...hemming formals can be time consuming. Just finished a formal with a train. I like the duck scissors. Will follow 🎉

[@dawnkelly]

With so many dresses for weddings being ordered online, I find that girls fall in love with the picture/style of the dress and the low price. When they get the dress, and bring it to me for a hem, the fabric continues to decline in the quality of the fabric. Sometimes I cringe when I attempt hems like this and I'm just not happy with my final product. This method is genius! Thank you so much for sharing. I can't wait to try this!!!!!

[@djtblizzle]

Every so often you randomly run across a you tuber that you vibe with so much, that you wish you were besties! You fit the bill! Not only is this technique going to mean death to that dreaded rolled hem foot, but earned you a new subscriber as well! ❤❤❤👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@AlexisYenaiv]

Ive never been able to sew with the hem foot not even on sturdy fabric. Now my machine is jammed because i tried to practice on it this is so much easier

[@thelmalane9351]

Can you use this technique on a soft satin? It’s not shear, but soft flowing?

[@beverlyadams4559]

Thanks so much. A dear friend is getting married and I volunteered to help her. What she needed most was her wedding dress hemmed. I have sewed, but never hemmed anything like that. I tried your technique and it was fabulous! I had to do 2 layers, so it took me a while. I didn't get to the 1/16" level, but was super pleased with my 1/8" hem. I thought it looked superb! You were a God-send!

[@v8grrl]

I'm using this right now! so far so good. I bought the bridesmaid dress for my daughter for 82$ and they wanted 140$ to hem!!! With your help I think I got it

[@sewshowwithshae]

Depending on how many layers it has it can really get up there, but I’m glad you were able to give it a shot!

[@tishacrisler1474]

Oh….my…..goodness…..this will change my life! I am the go to person to hem all the gowns, and I psych myself out every time when it comes to chiffon. This technique is a game changer. Thank you for sharing!

[@JRo605]

This is brilliant! I've been sewing for 55 yrs, and this....ahhhhhhh thank you!

[@izenmama]

Wonderful technique. Even better voice for listening to. I could do housework and listen to you talk about anything or nothing all day long. Very approachable and the kind of gal I could have coffee with. Thumbs up!

[@junepick7899]

I learned this method at a sewing class sixty years ago. I have taken up friends bridesmaids dresses easily. Now I am older I cant get that seam so tiny anymore, but it still works great with a teeny bit wider seams. My fifty plus year old Bernina 830 still sews chiffon like a breeze. I do own a rolled hemmer but would never bother using it even though when I got my machine the lessons that come with it made it look a viable option. But the method Shae shows us works perfectly every time.

[@iheartbridalcouture5989]

I always pin the hem while they are in the gown with their shoes. These gowns are not always even. So doing a set length all the way around could give you an uneven hem. We were taught 30 years ago by the prom gown buyer how to add an 1/8 inch and fold then sew then cut excess and fold again for final edged hem So clean and neat

[@Toni_Snark]

I don’t think it’s as critical with fabric like this. Satin or taffeta, yes, but not this one-time-wear drapey stretchy stuff.

[@junepick7899]

I do my friends gowns for free. I have had bridesmaids delivered to me with one pin. I only guarantee to take the dress up the exact same amount all around. I figure if they were happy with the manufacturers idea of correct length, then so am I. My metal knees prevent me from kneeling on the floor at all. They are all delighted with this method too.

[@jenniferrysdam2157]

Great video. I hemmed my daughter and her friend's bridesmaid's dresses in just a couple of hours. Thanks!

[@ArtfulMarket]

I do alterations. That is the way I do it. I use a blind hemmer foot. It makes it easy to stay close to the edge. Super easy, accurate and fast.

[@suno8911]

This technique is like doing a stay stitch AND a two-step baby hem all at once.

[@bethanyh7702]

I just found your channel because I need to hem a bridesmaids dress (and I’ve never hemmed anything before)…my friend has great confidence in me! This tutorial is great. And I like your delivery. I’ve subscribed and will watch more videos. I’ve sewn for years but still have a lot to learn!

[@jamierankin3826]

I have used this method for years. It is easier I think than cutting first and sewing later.

[@joannedwy7100]

I just finished shortening a bridesmaids dress and it was so time-consuming! Your way is definitely easier and looks perfect. Thank you for sharing!

[@andesenn]

Hemming my granddaughter's prom dress today and I was dreading it. Your video and instructions are the best and I am feeling more confident now. Thank you!

[@lgormanable]

I love the tip about lifting the presser foot if the hem area starts rolling upward. Great advice!

[@terryjanisch905]

This is the only way that’s always perfect for these gown

[@Angela-kr7hi]

This is how I hem my formals but I’m not brave enough to sew without pressing the hem in place first. Definitely have to try the duckbill scissors. Thank you for another fabulous video! I always learn something new!

[@angeloliveira7961]

Thank you sewwwwww much!! I've dreaded the tiny rolled hem and this method is fabulous❤🎉

[@valeriethompson493]

I will try this technique tomorrow on a chiffon bridesmaid dress. Last week I used a sewing foot for rolled hems. Your technique looks amazing, and hoping it turns out easier than the rolled hem foot did it.

[@WARPAINTandUnicorns]

Stumbled onto this techinques through trial and error trying to hem a poly creep chiffon that also needed a lettuce hem with fishing line finish as well. The first stitch does sooo much to stabilize the fabric.... it's really a game changer.

[@sewnita8608]

You are so right about the stabilization

[@tess2hearts124]

Omygosh- finally a better way, thank you so much for this video… I finished 4 dresses for 3 different weddings…. 👏👏

[@MGSV626]

I've had a hem waiting for the longest time because I didn't know how to handle it. This is perfection. Thank you so much.

[@myhouse108]

The two bridesmaid's dresses I will soon be hemming look a lot less time consuming after seeing this! Can't wait to try it! Thanks and keep up your good work!

[@dlje62]

I have piles of various chiffon's - a huge amount I bought back in 2000 I think, and more. I have been practising w/ a rolled hem foot (not going well) and decided to Google it and up came your video! The hem foot is now in the trash ... thank you so much for this upload. Will practice w/ making a scarf ... I am looking forward to checking out your other uploads.

[@jasmineteamon]

This was so helpful, I tried it out on a lined polyester dress and it turned out surprisingly well!

[@gnweaver7]

I have been doing this for a while. I'm not professional, but this technique seemed easiest. I hemmed up the lining first and decided I needed a refresher coarse when I stumbled upon your video. You've reassured me. Now I just need to figure out how much chiffon is to overhang, bc I did not measure that, only the lining. Thanks for the video!

[@junepick7899]

I just take outer dress and lining up the exact same amount. I figure the manufacturer was happy enough to sell the product so I am not changing that - if they buy an uneven hem it means they never cared enough in the beginning. As my daughter says, 'who is going to lay on the floor at the ball to check if mum got the hem right'.

[@mellibee100]

I have one of these to do today and was dreading it - amd it has not one but TWO linings - ie three rolled hems needed! Now, I am looking forward to it. Trouble with my task is that it needs to be taken up by about 7 inches, so I think I will cut it first to within about an inch and a quarter so that all that excess fabric is not getting in the way.

[@Bonderosa999]

The one I'm working on today has 2 layers (outer layer is stretchy nylon/spandex/metallic and the lining is stretchy polyester). There's a split up the front of the dress and the 2 layers are sewn together around the split, but they're separate around the bottom of the dress. Removing 3¼", hemming up both layers ½", so it'll be a total of 3¾" shorter.

[@Bonderosa999]

Best of luck on your project!!

[@oldgeezer2780]

I discovered this a few years ago on my own, and it works really well. The only thing I do differently is this: On the first stitch, I stitch from the outside, turning the hem allowance under. I find it much easier to navigate the curved hem that is on so many gowns.

[@lyndadwyer352]

great video, i will be doing 4 bridesmaid dresses for my sons wedding and even though i am a tailor this video was a godsend, thank you, lynda from ireland,

[@MargaretDeVilliers]

Just love your personality! The hem is great, too! ❤

[@lyndagasper4346]

Can’t wait to try this. I’m about to hem wide leg pants with a chiffon overlay and this method would be perfect if I can do it. Thanks for the lesson.

[@robertamavendooglefraggler9463]

I have a skirt that I got for free. The material is very thin. I was partially successful practicing on the material that I had cut off with a picot foot, then I tried a rolled hem foot. I'm considering using a Spanish hem foot for what you did with your initial stitching. Jury is still out on that one. But your video, along with so many other positive comments of success, are giving me a multitude of confidence. As I listened to you talk through your work, i found that more desirable than if it would have been fast forwarded. It made the video far more interesting. I stear clear of videos that just point because they don't make sense to me. Thank you for being personable.😊 I've been wondering about those scissors for a while but never knew, until now, what they were called. I clicked on the link that you put up for the duckbill scissors but Amazon no longer has them listed 😢

[@angelafeather1301]

I love this way you end up with a really neat finish 😊 thank you so much for sharing this.

[@michellemabelle100]

This is super! I'm going to try this technique! Thank you. Love your videos. :)

[@JV-uf8qj]

Thanks for reassurance as I was thinking doing the same on my daughter's prom dress with stretchy material. I was so nervous to try as I don't want to stress her while she is going through her final exams and her prom is on the same evening of last exam!

[@ronDCM]

awesome. this makes hemming those sheer fabrics so easy. thank you.

[@traceyfinnamore5729]

Thank you so much for this video….. life saver and it worked beautifully .

[@kellietrudel8222]

This was not another dry tutorial…you made this fun with enthusiasm and good humour. Imagine…rolled hems being FUN 👍🏻. I may just give this a whirl the next project that it’s appropriate for, New subbie thank you!

[@laurengassman7597]

Loved this video! This worked like a charm on a friend’s daughter’s prom dress.

[@carolmeakins3578]

I would definitely watch a live show. I love your videos! I have recently found your channel and love it! Thank you x

[@kwildernurse]

Superfluous ❤❤love it

[@cindyloomis9096]

Perfect timing.. I bought a shin length T-shirt dress. Well, I'm 5'2" and it comes to my ankles.. yicks!! 😮.. I knew I would need to hem it if I was to wear it .. but T-shirt material is a real headache to hem... This technique is perfect. Now I'm not afraid to hem it... Thanks..

[@kwildernurse]

Love her😂❤ entertaining and great teacher

[@janiehoyt5232]

You are awesome!!

[@sheredoz]

Most excellent tutorial. I am a hobby "seamstress" & about to sew myself a pile of poly chiffon & rayon tunics to take on a holiday. I have never sewn anything this sheer & have been watching so many tutorials. This one is epic & just seems to be my fit. Thank you. Off to see if you have chiffon/sheer neck lines covered. New sub 🇦🇺

[@sewshowwithshae]

Okay okay okay so I know we do a lot of hemming videos, which is why we made a new hemming playlist, so check that out next! We've got more coming too, so if we haven't covered your favorite way to hem yet... Well, let's just say we don't foresee ever running out of video ideas!!😅

[@2KITTIES-CLRR]

I am so glad i happened across your video, here. This method is just the one I've been searching for. Hopefully, it will work out for me when i go to hem a hi - low dress I'm altering for myself. I've never seen the method you show here, and, it looks easy to do. TYSM for sharing this video with us. Love your channel bunches. 😍❣️😻

[@averybell4273]

I used this technique recently and it went great

[@mariecaroniaplotkin5268]

Yes live would be awesome!!!

[@Mavourneen-MOE]

New to sewing, and must shorten a slip hem that is A-line. I think this is the method to use. Thank you so much.

[@lynda5381]

This woman is perfect! It feels like I’m watching an actress. She’s really good with all of it. The sewing, confidence, humor, shes very intelligent! this is my first time seeing any of her videos and I’m hooked! Very educational and fun to watch! 😊

[@annieruth324]

Right. I have no clue how the algorithm put her on my suggested videos but I’m so glad they did. The first video I watched was altering the saggy booty on cargo pants. Definitely the way to go for my next alter!

[@julienorman6164]

You right.mi too

[@taznimpat4583]

Same!

[@tncowgirl]

Wonderful voice! Wonderful points and tips! Awesome!

[@angiecoers6255]

I use it for cleaning the backing in embroidery.

[@musikkfamilien]

I simply love your personality! Your humour. 😊👏😅🤣 and you are certainly skilled , but also a great teacher. 👏👏👏 I want you to be my bestie 😇😅 Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴

[@citygirl4ever838]

Love all your videos. Can you do a video of 3 layered bridesmaid dress how to pin and how to measure to hem all three layers. TYIA

[@MIZ932]

Thank you for the great tip, I'm learning as I go.

[@patriciaingraldi4719]

Excellent technique. Thank you

[@brookef8173]

This video was really sweet! ❤ Thank you! 😊

[@harbourcolour]

This technique is really interesting and helpful. I have one question: At the beginning of the video, you measured the pinned up hem at 1.25 inches. But then you put your chalk line at 1.5 inches. Was that intentional?

[@sewshowwithshae]

Correction: I measured 1 3/4 and just accidentally said 1 1/4.

[@nelly0952]

Min. 5:10: You have an impressed EMOJI 😮 on the right of your sewing plate!😊

[@Aljobritt]

Love it! can’t wait to try it! Thank you so much for the video!!

[@rebekahkui]

I’ve been sewing for most of my life and need to hem my nieces prom dress. I love this technique! Now her sheet overlay has really tiny glitter in the fabric, do you think this method could work?

[@ReeNee777]

Excellent tutorial!

[@hooriyaahmed7190]

That was a gooooooooood intro

[@elizabethpieta3798]

Hello! Just to clarify. Do you do the same process on the lining?

[@terribishop5313]

Great video!

[@pamw9838]

I love this.. great technique. Can you do a video on hemming a rushed fabric dress... the tiny-tiny vertical pleats?

[@michelewegman2173]

Game changer!!!!!

[@jeannettewilliams4440]

You are THE Cutest EVER!! I love watching and learning from you, :)

[@joniolson9145]

I love your videos!

[@gailweston1431]

Does the lining go as well with this method? It is slick! I've watched this a couple of times as I need to hem my granddaughters bridesmaid dress. Sure hope it turns out like yours did!

[@vpipes1286]

I would also like to know if the lining would work as well with this method. If you could share your opinion about the pros and cons of hemming vs taking up at the waist a bridesmaid dress with three skirts (one shear poly type fabric and two poly lining fabric). 6 inches need to be removed and only the front shear is slightly gathered.

[@deoara1]

Have you used the Ban Roll method for narrow rolled hems? Can you say awesome?

[@davidanddavidstrading]

Love this channel! I need me a channel like this....

[@marythursby4291]

Omg brilliant I just found your channel do you hem the outside first or the inside and does it matter thank you for your content I’m new

[@ME-km3tq]

You're funny, really enjoyed video😊

[@robinrehrer6739]

Fabulous!

[@Kelly-pp3wu]

First time finding the channel and I'm hooked! I honestly couldn't tell you how many episodes I've watched in the last day 👀 Question! I have to hem my bridesmaid dress for my friend's wedding and I've watched both your videos on the narrow roll hem stitch and this video on the new narrow roll hem "hack". The fabric is pretty much exactly the same as the in the narrow roll hem video (silky satin) but the way you do it in this video looks like there's less room for error... I could be wrong. But then of course Shae uses the literal same fabric to my dress in the other video so I'm torn. Which technique should I use for hemming the dress? Any guidance would be appreciated :)

[@vitad4039]

Great video and technique. Will this process work on silk material as well? Thanks

[@sewshowwithshae]

Absolutely, silk is one of the most frequent reasons I use it!

[@bettyheidenreich205]

Great! I learn something new ever. Is there a special foot? The length of stitches? Please share .

[@kathleenthro4639]

What brand and model of sewing machine are you using? CThanks

[@carolclassen8444]

Question about the original pinning- what is the rule of thumb for finished lengths for these dresses? Measured to the floor ? Top of the shoes? The dress I was given has a top layer 6ish inches too long, a middle layer 3ish inches too long and the inner layer 1 1/2 ish too long. Do I keep those proportions between layers?

[@nancylorenz5082]

Hi! I just found your channel today, have been binge watching and subscribed. I really like how calm and have a gentle teaching technique. ❤️

[@creamberry]

Lovely video! enjoy our sewinday!

[@brushew850]

What size needle did you use? What kind/weight of thread? What temp is your iron at? Can you tell I’m hemming a bridesmaids dress for the first time?? I’m used to sewing canvas and leather so this is all new to me. Thank you!

[@sewshowwithshae]

Needle - I’d stick with a 75 but wouldn’t go higher than a 90. Thread - always Gutermann Tex 30 polyester, and just make sure your machine can handle this lightweight fabric or you’ll have a shredded mess on your hands!

[@gypsygirl731]

Don’t forget to press first before cutting this is one way to do this hem. You can sew over a thicker thread on a chaulk line a narrow zigzag using a thin thread and thin needle as well or a roller foot with a rolled hem attachment

[@kozykidsco]

yes on the live

[@considerthis81549]

Machine settings and iron setting please!!!

[@elsiesanchez3052]

How do you measure for the lining hem?

[@janicesamson884]

Thank you so much for showing this technique! Just curious is the foot you are using teflon?

[@ladyninamarx]

Gente, não tem nada de novo nisso. Bainha de lenço se faz há décadas.

[@annettef2251]

I have used this technique just a few times. The part I do not like is the trimming after the first stitching. I try to be careful but I once cut through the non-hemmed fabric near the stitching. I then had to re-hem. It made the dress a tad shorter but that was OK. I do not have duckbill scissors and want to get a pair after seeing you use them. Can you tell me what brand your duckbill scissors are? Are they knife edge or serrated?

[@nataliasegura8354]

How much is it fair to charge for a hem like this in chiffon ??😊 greetings from Mexico

[@juliabouy]

You're funny 👍🏽

[@eddieflynncuttinghorseslp]

I have not sewn for years and about to embark on hemming by daughters prom dress. 🙄 Can you guide a little on the size needle you would use on poly/nylon, and what kind of tension? I will be experimenting a lot, but a starting point would be awesome? Thanks so much.

[@sewshowwithshae]

I’d stick with a 75 or 80 size needle unless you’re working with sequins then bump up to a 100. I would stick with polyester thread throughout!

[@carolclassen8444]

This was extremely helpful! I do have a question about measurements..does your original hem measure go to the floor? Thus giving the extra allowance for the hem? The dress is was given to hem has three layers. The top chiffon layer is about 6” too long from the floor, the middle lining layer is about 3” too long measured from the floor and the inner lining layer is about 1” too long measured from the floor. Am I needing to keep the same proportional hems when I redo the hems?

[@kozykidsco]

are you using a ceramic presser foot?

[@catherinedilworth1363]

Good question

[@blessedmamalife]

We are kindered spirits 😂 what size needle do you recommend?

[@deoara1]

Shae, i noticed this technique you are using a teflon foot on the machine. Was that intentional or just what was on the machine from another project and it didn’t matter? Lol

[@sewshowwithshae]

No, it was intentional, I really like the glide of the Teflon foot and how it helps to run smoothly under the machine.

[@hosannachild]

Could you use this technique with a satin dress?

[@sewshowwithshae]

Absolutely, this works well on any light to medium weight fabric.