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Pressing hem allowances

The technique of pre-pressing hem folds to the wrong side before assembling the garment to ensure clean, accurate hems.

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Where it is used

Pant leg hem finishing

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  1. Press the seam allowance of the hem-facing side seams open.
Pant leg hem finishing
Open the step in the "Barrel Leg Pants Pattern PDF | Balloon Trousers Sewing | High Waisted Pleated Pants | Tapered Womens Bottoms | XS-M" pattern →

Pressing Bottom Hem

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  1. Press the hem allowance along the bottom edge of the garment by 1.0 cm.
Pressing Bottom Hem
Open the step in the "Boxy Blazer Sewing Pattern | Single Button Collarless Jacket | Easy Slouchy Coat PDF | Modern Wide Sleeve | L-XXL" pattern →

Pressing Hem Allowances

p. 1
  1. On the front, back, and sleeve pieces, press the hem allowance (2 cm) to the wrong side.
Pressing Hem Allowances
Open the step in the "Collared V-Neck Crop Top Pattern PDF | Johnny Collar Shirt | Preppy Long Sleeve Polo | Y2K Fitted Tee | XS-M" pattern →

26. Press Slit Allowances

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  1. Press the seam allowance for the slits to the wrong side.
26. Press Slit Allowances
Open the step in the "Hoodie sewing pattern | Anorak sewing pattern | Warm pattern | PDF Pattern | XS - M | A4, Plotter, USletter | Hoodie Schnittmuster" pattern →

Garment Hem Pressing

p. 11
  1. Press the hem allowance along the bottom edge of the garment by 1.0 cm and again by 4.0 cm, turning the seam allowance to the wrong side.
Garment Hem Pressing
Open the step in the "Kimono Blazer Pattern PDF | Wrap Jacket Sewing | Collarless Oversized Coat | Minimalist Linen Outerwear | XS-M" pattern →

Sewing - Pressing Hem Allowance

p. 13
  1. Press the hem allowance along the hemline to the wrong side by 6 cm.
Sewing - Pressing Hem Allowance
Open the step in the "Womens Wrap Skirt Sewing Pattern| mini skirt pattern|pdf sewing pattern|wrap skirt|Digital Pattern | XS - M | A4, Plotter, USletter" pattern →

Sewing - Pressing Hem Raw Edge

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  1. Press the top raw edge of the hem allowance to the wrong side.
Sewing - Pressing Hem Raw Edge
Open the step in the "Womens Wrap Skirt Sewing Pattern| mini skirt pattern|pdf sewing pattern|wrap skirt|Digital Pattern | XS - M | A4, Plotter, USletter" pattern →

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