HEAVENLY HEMS
In this month’s workshop, Simply Sewing’s Senior Technical Editor, Roisin, guides you through five ways to hem your next make!
Hems are the crucial finishing touch for every garment and many home sewing projects, so it’s important to choose, work, and finish them properly. They can be worked by machine or by hand – here, we show you how to hem using your sewing machine. We’ve covered the most popular hem types and shared some tips to help you work them as neatly as possible.
CHECKING THE LENGTH
Try your garment on and check you are happy with the length of the hem. It is best to make any adjustments to the length gradually and keep checking. You can always make the garment shorter, but it’ll be harder to lengthen it if you accidentally cut away too
