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Dress hem

The finished bottom edge of the dress, typically pressed up by 2.5 cm.

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Where it is used

Pressing the Hem Edge

p. 4
  1. Press the bottom edge of the skirt up another 1 cm. The hem allowance is formed between the finished corners.
Pressing the Hem Edge
Open the step in the "Asymmetrical Wrap Skirt PDF | Casual Long A-Line Skirt | Everyday Midi Skirt Sewing | Classic Wardrobe | L--XXL" pattern →

23. Press hem allowance

p. 11
  1. Press up the hem allowance of the dress by 4 cm.
23. Press hem allowance
Open the step in the "Collared T-Shirt Dress Pattern | Casual Short Sleeve Dress PDF | Easy Shift Dress Sewing | Womens Summer Basic | L-XXL" pattern →

Hem Pressing

p. 10
  1. Press the hem allowance to set the edge in place.
Hem Pressing
Open the step in the "Collarless blazer sewing pattern, button-front jacket or cardigan-style jacket | Classic blazer | XS–M | A4, Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Hem the dress

p. 14
  1. Press the 1.5 cm hem allowance to the wrong side. Tuck the end of the serger thread inside the hem. Topstitch on the machine. Sew from the right side of the dress, keeping the stitch about 1.2–1.3 cm from the edge. Where the seam forms a circle, add a neat backstitch to secure it. Press to finish.
Hem the dress
Open the step in the "Linen Maxi Dress Pattern PDF | V-Neck Summer Dress | Sleeveless Long Slip Dress | Minimalist Boho Sewing | XS-M" pattern →

Hem Preparation

p. 12
  1. Finish the lower dress allowance with an overlock stitch. Press the hem allowance of the dress up by 4 cm.
Hem Preparation
Open the step in the "Ruched Midi Dress Pattern PDF | Draped Cocktail Dress | Sleeveless Side Slit Dress | Elegant Womens Sewing | XS-M" pattern →

Pressing Skirt Hem

p. 7
  1. Press the hem allowance at the bottom of the skirt.
Pressing Skirt Hem
Open the step in the "Summer Corset Mini Dress Sewing Pattern | A Line Dress Pattern | Wedding guest dress | cocktail dress | US 6-16 | A4, Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Finish dress hem raw edge

p. 11
  1. Finish the raw edge at the hem of the dress. Press the seam allowance for the hem.
Finish dress hem raw edge
Open the step in the "Verona Dress / Knit Dress Sewing Pattern with Instruction, Elegant Long Sleeve Flare Design for Everyday or Evening/A4,USLetter,Ploter/L-XXL" pattern →

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