Using A Running Stitch To Hand Sew A Hem WITHOUT A Sewing Machine (LEFT HANDED)

[@zy8931]

First time sewing. Worked like a charm for my pocket. Great video!

[@Madilyns]

Please make more videos.

[@hosannachild]

So why baste it instead of pinning? Would they have wasted thread to do this historically? Just curious.

[@Lamhan_Scotland]

Hi Sarah, which sort of garments would you find this on? It seems like a really fast way to hem (yay!) but am wondering where it’s appropriate to use. A petticoat maybe?

[@Oviraptor10]

Is the first line of stitching then removed or do you leave it there? Thank you!

[@sewncompany]

The first line (that’s bigger and called basting) is temporary it just holds the fold in place while you do the smaller second line of stitches. EDIT to add: So you take the first row out after you do the second set.

[@jennalynn5525]

Curious to know how long the string is !! Looks like it is cut before hand.

[@sewncompany]

Yes it is cut before hand. It is as long as your arm from essentially your fingertips to your shoulder. And you thread the needle with one strand and leave a tail that’s about a third of the length of the usable thread. I also have a video on how to thread your needle and knot your thread if that is of interest.

[@philiprayner1772]

could this be used on a plain collar?

[@sewncompany]

You can use this technique to sew the collar together on the sides.

[@simonecarvallhoartes2614]

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[@hollywoodbennett2091]

Please keep your phone on your mouth so the mic captures wind in every word you say.the wind will add flare to your voice