Teach Yourself to Sew: How to Hem

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There are hems on almost everything you sew, and the quality of your hem is a great indication of the quality of your garment. Senior Technical Editor, Judith Neukam demonstrates how to hem with three easy techniques including the catch stitch, slip stitch, and a blind hem.

In this episode, you will learn the anatomy of a hem, and how to mark and sew a hem perfectly.

Teach Yourself to Sew is for beginning sewers or anyone who wants to brush up on their skills. Throughout the year we will demonstrate basic sewing techniques, share tips, and give step-by-step instruction for beginner sewing projects.

Click here to purchase the Teach Yourself to Sew Video Series on DVD.

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Comments (9)

CanuckyLady writes: very easy to follow, I will be referring back to this one again and again no doubt!
Posted: 9:58 pm on November 6th

sundaysew writes: This video extremely valuable. Yes, I iron everyday, and yet I never knew the basics.
thank you for making the time for the things everyone takes for granted.
Posted: 5:05 pm on September 9th

SewinMoni writes: I've only been sewing for less than 2 years, and hemming is a problem area for me. They are always crooked as I follow the top. Marking the hem is a great idea - so simple.

This entire "learning to sew" series is fantastic, especially for newbies like me.
Posted: 3:54 pm on September 6th

maddykool writes: awesome
Posted: 12:27 pm on August 15th

iamchet writes: I love these vidoes! I have done some garment sewing a long time ago. These vidoes are great for brushing up and also for learning things I didn't know before. Keep them comming!!
Posted: 3:29 pm on June 18th

chartley writes: Love these videos, and quite agree that Judith is an excellent teacher. Have you considered making a full length DVD that we can purchase, or hosting classes at a sewing road show?
Posted: 5:06 pm on May 25th

Loves2Sew writes: Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! These videos are wonderful. I am learning so much and probably would have given up by now trying to teach myself to sew. PLEASE DON'T STOP making/posting these videos. They are wonderful!!
Posted: 8:25 am on May 25th

EllACee writes: I have been watching these videos, and had to log in just to say that Judith Neukam is one excellent presenter.

Tellybabe has it right - lovely, clear and concise are the words that fit both the presenter and the presentation.
Posted: 6:38 pm on May 24th

tellybabe writes: Lovely demonstration,clear and concise,thank you!
Posted: 4:55 pm on May 24th

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