How to Sew: Narrow Hems

Watch our helpful video guide: How to sew a narrow hem. One of our Learn To Sew video guides.

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This video demonstrates how to sew a classic hem techniques. Watch to learn how to create a narrow hem. And as a bonus treat, the hem finishes in this video also include a side slit, a side slit with mitred corner, a full curved hem with ease, and a narrow hem with facing. Meaning you’ll be a hemming pro in no time!

Tips to Remember

This is one of the most common ways to hem garments.
Press up 5/8″ (1.5cm) narrow hem at lower edge, turning in raw edge to meet the crease.
Remember to press and use pins to keep your hem in place before stitching.