hems

As part of our Liesl + Co. Advisors Circle, Lori is here to share her Terrace Dress with shirt tail hem.

There are several ways to sew a hem depending on what you want the finished look to appear like. Let me introduce you to fourteen hem tutorials that have appeared on the blog in the past. You’re sure to find just the hem finishing technique you need here!

With this Oliver + S How to Hem Everything, Knit Fabrics Edition, Guide you’ll learn eight different ways to hem knit fabrics.

With this Oliver + S How to Hem Everything, Woven Fabrics Edition, Guide you’ll learn ten different ways to hem woven fabrics.

Here’s a simple little hemming tutorial to give you a tulle ruffle or a layered look to your sewing. Have fun with it!

Are you sewing with knit fabrics? Here are some tips and tricks for twin needle hemming that will give your garments a professional finish.

Here is a tutorial on adding hem tucks to the Oliver + S Lazy Days Skirt. It’s a nice way to give a pretty little detail to a simple skirt.

Here is a quick and easy project on how to add a color blocked double-thickness hem to the Oliver + S Lazy Days Skirt.

Here is a tutorial on how to do a lettuce hem on knits using a serger. This post was originally featured on the Janome blog in 2010.

Make a few basic changes to your School Bus T-shirt or Metro T-shirt sewing patterns for a completely different look!

Here’s an easy way to get a narrow hem on slippery or sheer fabrics using Ban-Rol.

Find out how to create a lettuce hem on your garments using a regular sewing machine.