Sewing concept

Bottom Hem

The finished lower edge of a garment. The finished lower edge of the garment, folded and topstitched. (merged)

Where it is used

Topstitching Hem

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  1. Topstitch along the garment hem along the marked line. Remove the basting threads.
Topstitching Hem
Open the step in the "Boxy Blazer Sewing Pattern | Single Button Collarless Jacket | Easy Slouchy Coat PDF | Modern Wide Sleeve | L-XXL" pattern →

Marking the Bottom Hem

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  1. On the inside of the shirt, mark a line 3 cm up from the bottom edge.
Marking the Bottom Hem
Open the step in the "Raglan Tee Pattern PDF | Ribbed Knit Top Sewing | Short Cap Sleeve Shirt | Womens Fitted Basic Tee | XS-M" pattern →

Basting the Bottom Hem

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  1. Fold the bottom edge to the inside along the marked line and press it. Secure the allowance with hand stitches, keeping 0.1–0.2 cm away from the edge.
Basting the Bottom Hem
Open the step in the "Raglan Tee Pattern PDF | Ribbed Knit Top Sewing | Short Cap Sleeve Shirt | Womens Fitted Basic Tee | XS-M" pattern →

Finishing the Bottom Hem

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  1. Hem the bottom of the T-shirt using a coverstitch machine, or a twin needle if you prefer. As you sew, make sure the basting line stays centered between the two needles. Press to finish.
Finishing the Bottom Hem
Open the step in the "Raglan Tee Pattern PDF | Ribbed Knit Top Sewing | Short Cap Sleeve Shirt | Womens Fitted Basic Tee | XS-M" pattern →

Related terms

← applied toSewing
← connected toBasting
depends onTopstitching