Jeans Hemming, Curved Hem, Rolled Hem & More | Stitch Lab Episode 2

|Sponsored| Welcome to Stitch Lab, episode 2, for hemming essentials, technique demos, specialty feet, and, of course, lively sewing discussion! Joined by expert sewist and instructor Brad Schultz, we’ll cover basics, how to pick the right technique for your fabric and project, our favorite tools, and more.

How do you properly cross that big seam while hemming jeans? Have you tried any high-end hems such as the blind hem or the rolled hem? And do they actually make things easier? Let’s jump in and experiment.

Follow along as Kate, Brad, and Amanda discuss:

• Basic hemming techniques for woven and knit fabric (does anyone else need to finally make friends with their twin needle?)
• How to sew a curved hem, especially for shirtmaking
• Hemming jeans and pants with a hump jumper
• How to sew a rolled hem with the Rolled Hem Foot
• Creating a blind hem with the Blind Hem Foot

Watch Stitch Lab Episode 2: Hemming

Hemming is one of those sewing topics that doesn’t seem particularly exciting, but choosing the right technique and the right tool can make or break your project. It is often the final step in garment sewing projects, and it’s tempting to rush it. During this episode, we each discovered that we have a default technique, but it was inspiring to try other methods, especially new-to-us feet! Brad was a delight to have on the show and brought a wealth of knowledge and fun to our conversation. Enjoy!

Stitch Lab is a brand new video series brought to you by the hosts of Sew & Tell Podcast and our partners at Singer. We like to think of this series as an extension of the podcast, with all the helpful sewing tips and tricks, sewing puns, and antics you’ve come to expect from hosts Meg Healy, Kate Zaynard, and Amanda Carestio.

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