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Flat seam hem

A stretchy, professional hem finish created using a coverstitch machine.

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Where it is used

20. Stitch back hem

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  1. Stitch the hem on the back piece using a flatlock machine. If a flatlock machine is unavailable, serge the edges and then stitch with a standard sewing machine.
20. Stitch back hem
Open the step in the "Anorak Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern: Summer Longsleeve with Gathers (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, A4/Letter/Plotter)" pattern →

Finishing 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 Bottom Hem
Open the step in the "Basic T-Shirt Pattern PDF | Easy Knit Top Sewing | Crew Neck Fitted Tee | Everyday Womens Shirt | L-XXL" pattern →

24. Stitch hems

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  1. Use a flatlock machine to stitch along the hem of the sleeve and the bottom of the dress. If you don’t have a flatlock machine, finish the raw edges and then stitch using a regular sewing machine. Hide the thread tails on the wrong side with a hook.
24. Stitch hems
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 →

Step 23: Stitching hem

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  1. Stitch the hem of the top using a flatlock machine. Turn the thread ends to the wrong side and tuck them into the seam allowance using a crochet hook.
Step 23: Stitching hem
Open the step in the "Halter Top Sewing Pattern PDF | Sleeveless Summer Tank | Fitted Womens Shirt | Basic Halter Neck Top | XS-M Digital" pattern →

Related terms

requiresCoverstitch machine
alternative toTwin needle