Finishing A Hem

Demonstrates the techniques for completing a hem. Shows alternate ways of finishing the edge of the hem, including finishing with tape or lace and with machine stitching. Illustrates two hand hemming stitches, the lock stitch and the slip stitch.

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More in Clothing Construction Techniques Series

  1. Altering Pattern Bust Size 1976
  2. Altering Pattern Hip Size 1976
  3. Altering Pattern Sleeve Length And Circumference 1976
  4. Finishing A Hem 1976
  5. Finishing Bound Buttonholes 1976
  6. Finishing Garment Edges 1976
  7. Fitting Pants Patterns 1976
  8. Hand Stitching A Lapped Zipper 1976
  9. Preparing A Hem 1976
  10. Preparing Fabric 1976
  11. Pressing Techniques 1976
  12. Setting In A Regular Sleeve 1976
  13. Setting In A Shirt Sleeve 1976
  14. Sewing Crotch Seams 1976
  15. Sewing On Buttons 1976
  16. Sewing Unlike Curved Seams 1976
  17. Staystitching And Directional Stitching 1976
  18. Transferring Pattern Markings 1976
  19. Underlining Techniques 1976
  20. Using Fusible Interfacing 1976
  21. Using Hand Stitches 1976