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
p. 15- Topstitch along the garment hem along the marked line. Remove the basting threads.

30. Sew Hem and Slits
p. 25- Sew the hem along the bottom of the garment and at the slits.

Marking the Bottom Hem
p. 5- On the inside of the shirt, mark a line 3 cm up from the bottom edge.

Basting the Bottom Hem
p. 5- 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.

Finishing the Bottom Hem
p. 6- 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.

Hemming - Slit Bottom
p. 12- Finish the bottom seam allowances of the slit. Allowance: 0.7 cm.

Related terms
← applied toElasticated Bottom Hem
← applied toPressing Seam Allowances
← applied toSewing
← connected toBasting
depends onTopstitching