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

[@zambiis]

I am brand new to sewing and can't afford a sewing machine. This was so clear and concise. I really appreciate it.

[@sewncompany]

I’m so glad! I have a bunch of videos on this channel that can help with different techniques. You definitely don’t need a sewing machine to sew! People sewed clothes for over 30,000 years without one! Happy stitching!

[@nina9346]

I cropped and hemmed a men's shirt! And it fits so well and looks really clean. I'm so proud of myself, thank you for this video!

[@bonquiquihgii6836]

I'm a bushcrafter and I find your channel valuable. Thanks for the great teaching.

[@sewncompany]

You’re welcome. I’m so glad to know that the channel is helpful! Thanks so much!!

[@nataliawoodard4966]

My sewing machine is broken so ive resorted entirely to hand sewing plus I'm a complete beginner and its definitely a tough process but this video helped a lot and made everything make more sense for me, thank you :)

[@tamg6525]

and here I am thinking I cannot sew any projects without a machine 😅. I wanted to make pillow cases and your video was the first to pop up. Thank you for this . I am now a subscriber

[@sewncompany]

You can definitely make pillowcases without a machine! Welcome!

[@knit1purl1]

You sure can. Before I bought a sewing machine, I had stitched simple curtains, cat blankets and more. I still enjoy hand sewing. It's relaxing.

[@halymachado]

I was relearning to see with a machine but in the end I decided to hand sew instead because it’s more relaxing. The machine stressed me out cause I could never get my lines straight. Thank you for having these videos!

[@childofgod4347]

I felt like you were talking about me 😅 the machine one makes me so stressed out but the hand one it's more relaxing and it become therapeutic for me :)

[@acaraj]

The algorithms read my mind. I have a bridesmaid dress that needs to be shortened and hemmed. I was going to take it to a tailor but you reminded me how easy this is to do myself by hand. I haven't sewn since I was a kid but doing the basics is like riding a bike. You don't forget. I'll be sure to practice first! Thanks!

[@melissagodwin1594]

“And then rock it back up again” 🤘🏼 I know that’s not what you meant, but that’s where my brain went. And considering how simple and approachable you’re making this technique (and I’m not even that far into the video), that’s what I’m sticking with. There is a lot of hand stitching in my very near future, so I will probably be devouring many of your videos. Thanks in advance. 🤗

[@krystalgottwald6702]

I hemmed my daughters first shirt! Her new tanks are to long and it wasn’t worth it to return since they were only $3, don’t own a sewing machine but your video helped me a lot! Her shirt turned out great! I wish I could share a photo!

[@Moostery]

I need to run a hem up and down both sides of a 12 foot long hammock. Wish me luck lol.

[@sewncompany]

Hopefully by the time I’m commenting you are done with the project! Hope it went well!

[@Beautyhuntress78]

GOOD LUCK 🍀 🤞

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

I got away from hand sewing, pulled thread work and embroidery and after seeing this found myself wanting to get back into this calming hand work. Thank you for reminding me the joy of doing this.

[@myotiswii]

I was too lazy to learn how machines work, so I learned to hand sew, but then I realized how much work that is and now I am still too lazy to learn how to use a machine

[@suzurancunny1892]

same lmao

[@sverthSolaris]

Love your intro; it's short yet sets the tone for what's to come. Thank you for your wonderful videos :)

[@OhioWolf94]

I'm trying to learn to repair and alter my own clothes and your videos are amazing! Thank you so much!

[@philiprayner1772]

Thank you your vidios are very easy to follow and are super helpful for those of us who have almost no sewing knoledge

[@sewncompany]

Thank you!

[@7esseanime]

Oh! This running stick is super helpful, I was pushing the needle up an down but I had to over focus on keeping perfect length, buckling, an makes thread pulling much smoother. I tried to hem with a backward stick, but it was mind numbing failer. Granded this stick i was hoping would look fakley like a backward stick, but a straight running stick is workable too.

[@S4R1]

Nice video, And thanks for not adding any background music.

[@Karch.Dah-Veed]

Lovely tutorials. Photography is crisp and on point, and the instruction is pleasant to and concise. Well done. Thank you.

[@2coolkatz]

I’m trying to unromper my romper thank you for this

[@jessicabey275]

your teaching is amazing, thank you!!

[@emilysartcart]

She does such a good job!

[@halflearned2190]

Perfectly explained, thank you so much!

[@ic_so_w9810]

Thank you for this technique :) !

[@derekforde7164]

Thanks for the upload. I've always wanted to learn this. It's a valuable skill.

[@luscious6785]

Thank u so much ❤️ Great video

[@sewncompany]

You’re welcome! And thank you! 💗

[@captainharlock3998]

Amazing channel. Grateful I found it since I'm about to start making my first medieval garment! Which one is stronger between the running stitch, or the whip stitch for a hem? I'll be using a worsted wool fabric and thread, so quite thicker than the linen demonstrated. What would you recommend for a hem?

[@lamyadollar4971]

thank u sm for this video! it is exactly what i was looking for

[@sewncompany]

You’re welcome! So glad it was what you needed!!

[@emilysartcart]

Oh this is so helpful! Thanks!

[@NoobieDoobieDo]

Excellent video thanks for sharing

[@juanflores-zy6kj]

Thanks you

[@rainelol4878]

Im gonna try to hem my school skirt pray for me🙏

[@barefacedquestions]

How would you double fold the fabric if it's stretchy? I thought folding should be a piece of cake, but now I'm spending way more time getting even fold than actually sewing the hem.

[@kevinmencer3782]

So your off hand does the same thing the foot of a sewing machine does? Stabilizes and moves the fabric along?

[@doublet5247]

I am working on piecing a quilt. I did a whip stitch to connect squares, but the cut fabric is fraying. Should I hem the squares like this before whip stitching or will it be okay? I left the basting stitch in because I planned to quilt on either side of the seams in hopes of making a strong, lasting blanket...

[@sewncompany]

I’d recommend folding the raw edge (the fraying edge) back and basting it. Then whip-stitch the folded edges together. I assume there will be batting and a backing so the raw edges will be hidden on the inside.

[@jessicalarios717]

What do I do if I need to make a hem for a heart-shaped piece of fabric?

[@undefinednull5749]

This does not show whether it will hold. Obviously if the thread rips at any point, then the rest of the stitches will loosen away. Only the last stitch was tied off. For comparison, the back stitch can be done in a way that prevents this problem but it takes much more work.

[@Oreofairy]

I think since it's a basting stitch it is meant to be easy removable and only meant to hold it in place probably to take place of pinning 🤷‍♀️

[@elenahernandez4142]

What if I don’t have enough fabric to fold twice? 😬

[@sewncompany]

Try doing a tiny roller hem. I have a tutorial here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIeQfZ6Fl7iCgZI

[@eb6177]

Are you going all the way through the fabric or just the top piece(if that makes sense)?

[@sewncompany]

Sorry for the delay! Yes- I am sewing through all the layers of fabric.

[@eb6177]

@@sewncompany thank you!

[@krstrgmz6704]

Can you do this on a shirt?

[@nadiaarmsworth4961]

Did you iron the fold before you started

[@sewncompany]

No- I just pressed it with my fingers. Linen creases really well without heat.

[@kennymartin379]

What size niddle is that

[@sewncompany]

It’s a size 9.

[@JustFilm14]

does anyone know the stitch in the intro?

[@Bugiddle]

It's a basting stitch. Just a running stitch with bigger stitches.

[@elinachakraborty1643]

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[@Kotyk_Murkotyk]

What's the best stitch for hemming rounded edges?🪡