Uncommon Yet Creative Knit Hems for Serger and Coverstitch

Learn four different methods to hem knit fabrics with your serger or overlocker machine. You'll also learn how to make knit hems on a coverstitch machine, or a serger with coverstitch capability.
You can use these hemming techniques to mimic the look of professionally made clothing, or you can take advantage of the creative opportunities they offer to add fashionable details to your sewing. Whether you’re aiming for a store-bought look or something uniquely yours, mastering these hemming techniques can elevate your sewing projects.
Each hem technique covers any special equipment you might need, as well as the settings to adjust on your serger or coverstitch machine. You'll learn how to prepare the hem, how to guide it through the serger or overlocker machine, and finish the hem.
🔖 CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:40 The Banded Hem
03:43 Folding and Pressing
04:35 The Flatlock Hem
07:46 The Blind Hem
11:19 The Coverstitch Hem
🛠️ TOOLS AND SUPPLIES used in this video
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Marking and Cutting
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Stitching
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[@gloriaarabitg395]

Hi I love 💕 all your recipes because I 💕 vegetables…. Thank you 🙏

[@maegan5034]

Purchased a Bernina L890 serger a year ago, felt totally intimidated, and have been searching for a video such as this since then. This is most helpful! THANKS!

[@loisdell6130]

I didn't know you could do that with a surger. Thanks ❤

[@nancymcreynolds6796]

Omg…thank you! This is so to the point and easy to follow….now to see if my serger has cover stitch capability…🤣

[@LineOfSelvage]

Thank you! Hoping your serger has coverstitch!

[@davidanddavidstrading]

maybe the best video I have seen for knits...

[@LineOfSelvage]

Thank you very much!

[@carolinazepeda2230]

Omg thanks a very good video. I have been looking for a video like this for a very long time thanks

[@LineOfSelvage]

Glad you liked it!

[@haticeatacan6859]

Şok very very thanks👏💐 Türkiye den selamlar anlatımınz öğretmeniz harika bizi bilgilendirmeye devam edin kanalınızın büyümesi temennisiyle💐dil seçeneklerinin çokluğu mükemmel bravo 💐🤚

[@LineOfSelvage]

Thank you! In terms of the language options, I do offer Italian language for subtitles, with some proofreading help from an Italian friend who also subscribes to the channel. Other languages are auto-translations from KZbin.

[@user-yl5cr3eb9w]

Saved !

[@babblesp1367]

How about how to hem on a smooth fleece zippered jacket at the arms that was ready made. Can it still be done?? The sleeves are too long on me.

[@LineOfSelvage]

You mean there's a zippered vent at the sleeve opening? Answer is likely yes, but it would involve a bit of surgery to shorten the zippers, and to rehem/refinish the sleeve with that zipper almost certainly cannot be done with a serger.

[@cassieoz1702]

Coverstitch machines are insanely expensive here for a single-function machine

[@LineOfSelvage]

Can you find one for less on the used marketplace? In my in-person serger classes, people ask me if I will teach coverstitch, so in my opinion no video on hemming with the serger is complete without it. But in this video I also wanted to show that even if all you have is a basic serger, you still have alternatives. (Most of the demos in this video were done on the Brother 1034D, an entry-level serger).

[@cassieoz1702]

@LineOfSelvage no, no second hand options because i live in a remote area. Coverstitch are generally only owned by folks who do commercial sewing. They sell for $1800-3500 here. Thanks, Ive used an overlocker for 25 years and know the options