How to Hem Knit Fabric Without a Serger | Sewing Tutorial with Linda Lee

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  • Learn how to stabilize your knit hem (0:07), press knits (3:15), hem knit fabric (5:47), compare fusible interfacings (7:09), and hem stitches & styles (9:12). Love these tips? Learn more techniques for sewing fashion knits. → bluprnt.co/2VhzLdB
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  • @1oAKsCreations
    @1oAKsCreations 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thank you for not sounding like you are talking to children like some tutorial hosts. You are very knowledgeable and you explain things very well.

    • @richardlionheart3965
      @richardlionheart3965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      amen to that, as a fella getting into sewing i'm put off by so many young women doing tutorials like they are talking to a 5 year old. I could learn from this lady all day.

  • @terihead605
    @terihead605 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've been sewing for over 40 years but only using sturdy cotton fabrics. I've come to need to hem t shirts and this tutorial is fantastic! Thank you! You've explained everything so very well

  • @LindsayWilliams100
    @LindsayWilliams100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is from a bigger course on Craftsy - the annual subscription is a big part of my life. The tutor here is Linda Lee who has her own website, patterns supplies etc in the US.

  • @kithansen8685
    @kithansen8685 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Useful information on both product and considerations such as fabric bulk - all presented at digestible pace. I appreciate that the thread contrasted with the fabric making it easier to see.

  • @hannahspaperjewels1
    @hannahspaperjewels1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great tips: tag boards, fusing tape, and utility stitch. Awesome! :D Thank-you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @NWMNLady
    @NWMNLady 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This was a very professional video. Very helpful, especially when hemming a long skirt.

  • @begonial6151
    @begonial6151 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have used this technique successfully several times and just shared this link on Reddit for a novice sewer. Thanks for making these very useful videos. I have sewn for about 50 years now and this really helps to get a new generation of sewers engaged.

  • @emilybartel2925
    @emilybartel2925 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Can Linda Lee get her own TV show? I loved this video and she was great at explaining everything!

    • @CamilleGG451
      @CamilleGG451 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She has a great voice too! I wish I had her voice!

    • @Daiseehead
      @Daiseehead 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes! I agree 💯

  • @myrakohn3285
    @myrakohn3285 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Linda Lee, thank you so much! You are a superb instructor. I'm now ready to hem my knit tee sleeves (Grainline Studio Lark Tee).

  • @bonnieraekonjevich2776
    @bonnieraekonjevich2776 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Appreciated how you gave your instructions with comprehensive examples. EXCELLENT VIDEO!

  • @rmkern2433
    @rmkern2433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would you please add links to the fusible hem tape products. Most that I'm finding online appear to be either a permanent tape for woven fabric or knit tapes with a single side of adhesive.

  • @alcas7864
    @alcas7864 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!!! Thank you so much for your video!!!!! I was having the most difficult time with knits until I watched your video. I was dealing with Liverpool knit that does leave a memory . Got SewKeysZ double sided tape and now i can work with knits without a problem. I am using the coverstitch on my Baby Lock Triumph and the clothing looks professional.

  • @bonniekonjevich7574
    @bonniekonjevich7574 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This type of enlightenment has helped immeasurably!🙂

  • @joannebarrette9
    @joannebarrette9 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Wow this was absolutely great to listen too. You are so interesting and so knowledgeable. And you are a very beautiful lady . Thank you so much for your efforts in helping us sort out how to go about hemming knit fabric. Have a nice day

  • @jeankuxmann6135
    @jeankuxmann6135 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for your help on to hem knits. You are a very good teacher. You seem very patient and understanding.as a teacher.

  • @jeankuxmann6135
    @jeankuxmann6135 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I appreciate your video on how to hem this type of fabric. Thank you again. 😊

  • @murtri
    @murtri 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Excellent lesson in hemming knits. Thank you!

  • @AllureKing
    @AllureKing ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg love this. She is adorable. Will definitely be trying these techniques.

  • @lancashirelassnowupnorth191
    @lancashirelassnowupnorth191 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am new to sewing, made a garment but then did not know how to sort the hems. I so appreciate your help here, thank you so much.

  • @dawnlaverty3592
    @dawnlaverty3592 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial. Thank you. I’m a total beginner and found this super helpful.

  • @ellexusse
    @ellexusse 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Super helpful tag board. Thanks for the tip!!!

  • @moonmothh
    @moonmothh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A very professional and informative video. I'm super new to sewing and this was really helpful. Will be keeping this as a reference for hemming.

  • @cmilam8284
    @cmilam8284 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for giving options for those of us that do not have specialty sewing machines.

  • @mrhymer95
    @mrhymer95 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great information thanks Linda!

  • @sewingassistance6724
    @sewingassistance6724 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very useful information. Especially for beginners.

  • @risasmith1770
    @risasmith1770 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved your video... gives me choices of how I wish to finish my garment... I think everybody will be able to hem their garment with one or more of your shown methods.. I hope to actually be able to take the classes soon... Thank you..

  • @jhart3983
    @jhart3983 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much. I enjoyed your instruction. Helpful, informative, clear and every minute worth it. I swear you had an editor.

  • @lorelei340
    @lorelei340 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is expert instruction. Thank you so much!

  • @kristinjohnson3583
    @kristinjohnson3583 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video very informative!! Thank you

  • @Bangorbell
    @Bangorbell 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for explaining how to use a double needle you made it look so easy and it was .

  • @peggydavis4964
    @peggydavis4964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have to hem knit dress ~ it is round & I am lost …… the tutorial is excellent & will keep watching your channel ty

  • @EncoderFashion
    @EncoderFashion 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is such of a cool tip by using a tag board!

  • @sylviemray
    @sylviemray 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much. This is so helpful. I never knew about he fusable hem tape. I just ordered some.

  • @SusanSmith-hl3iv
    @SusanSmith-hl3iv ปีที่แล้ว

    Truly one of the best hem-knit videos I’ve seen. New subscriber! 😊

  • @GiggleFishy
    @GiggleFishy 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great instructional video, thanks!

  • @DwarfDragonwulf
    @DwarfDragonwulf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. I learned some things here :)

  • @lorettabennett8197
    @lorettabennett8197 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very helpful, thanks a bunch.

  • @TheCynedd
    @TheCynedd 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I, too am a serger educator. I waited until 10:20 into your video to officially give it a "LIKE"! I liked all of your techniques but I was waiting for you to mention the dedicated Coverstitch Machine. If one works with knits often a Coverstitch machine is a definite must-have. I had sergers which could be converted from serger to Coverstitch but it was such a hassle. Buy the Coverstitch only machine! Sometimes it is less expensive for a person to purchase a Coverstitch only machine and a serger than to purchase one machine than can be converted from one to the other.

  • @EncoderFashion
    @EncoderFashion 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tips, love it

  • @ShampooWow
    @ShampooWow 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video! I like it

  • @screeningmimi
    @screeningmimi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! What a difference this information makes. :- )

  • @crowznest438
    @crowznest438 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for all the information. Sewing knits is new to me and, although it is forgiving, I was missing what makes the finished product look more professional.

  • @Cyrilmc222004
    @Cyrilmc222004 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much that’s very helpful and useful.

  • @shas400
    @shas400 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information and Best Way to explane

  • @elsafischer3247
    @elsafischer3247 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you this great

  • @dawnlaverty3592
    @dawnlaverty3592 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful video. Thank you.

  • @c.miller7730
    @c.miller7730 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    You really need to give product names or links, please.

  • @linda_sue
    @linda_sue 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! well done!

  • @janetcozens4623
    @janetcozens4623 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi there thank you for sharing all of this amazing information

  • @justcallmehanna823
    @justcallmehanna823 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful video. You are articulate, easy to understand without adding irrelevant chatter to confuse. Terrific. Please add links to purchase the fusible tapes and spray adhesive. :)

  • @momzilla9491
    @momzilla9491 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Linda, thank you for talking about using the Double Needle to finish a Knit Hem.
    Would you please demonstrate this tool for us? Most of the youtube videos show it
    used for only very light material or decorative work. Being able to use it for a Knit is awesome!
    I have thought about using it to finish a hem, but it terrifies me because I haven't really seen it in action.

  • @patriciamalone3553
    @patriciamalone3553 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I see you are using a walking foot. Do you generally use it for most fabrics? I have used one and find it works pretty well.

  • @saraaronzon4562
    @saraaronzon4562 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video teaching. Are there any tutorials with sewing a hem in the round such as slacks. I always see flat fabric.

  • @pattyrdh1987
    @pattyrdh1987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where is the information about the fusible tape? Thanks

  • @patriciagreene383
    @patriciagreene383 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    very nice --thank you p.g.

  • @kybeastmode
    @kybeastmode 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the adhesive spray and let me tell ya that stuff is so difficult to get off things and sprays everywhere. I like it because it holds up very good and seals like fabric, shoe soles so fast even arts and craft. Another prblem I had was after I bought the product and used it a few times the glue dried on it and now I have to throw a new can in the garbage.

  • @dshe8637
    @dshe8637 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I see that you are using a walking foot. That makes it much easier than an ordinary foot, but I don't think you mentioned it at the start? Nice tips. thank you.

    • @lisawintler-cox1641
      @lisawintler-cox1641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She does mention it with a pop up graphic at about the 6:05 mark

    • @dshe8637
      @dshe8637 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lisawintler-cox1641 ah, I missed that. Thanks.

  • @janengland6478
    @janengland6478 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you do this when you are hemming a soft knit, full-length dress with a medium wide skirt? Do you do one section of the hem at a time? If so, some tips on how to do that would be helpful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge on sewing!

  • @k.c.8422
    @k.c.8422 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the great lesson on hemming knits. I have a question about the fusible tapes. Do these tapes and spray adhesive gum up your needle and your machine?

  • @SusanSmith-hl3iv
    @SusanSmith-hl3iv ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a good video. It would have been great if you had added a link to fusible web tape. I looked online. It was difficult to know which one to buy online. I do appreciate your efforts and wonderful tips. I have had such poor luck with knits and I was just using scraps. I have a lot to learn before I launch into a garment. Once I find that fusible web tape, I’ll choose an easy project. Thank you for your time. 😊

  • @maryenos91
    @maryenos91 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do you know where this tape can be purchased from Japan

  • @pastprincipal
    @pastprincipal 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What cover stitch dedicated serger did you buy?

  • @moon-ud8tq
    @moon-ud8tq ปีที่แล้ว

    Because this demo used a small flat knit, stretch fabric, it was easy to understand but i would have more questions on, let's say, a flared skirt that needed hemming. And won't the tape eventually come off after numerous washings; and can you stitch over the tapes?

  • @dawnabelair
    @dawnabelair 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have to sew with every method or just with the third hem tape? I don't own a sewing machine and my sewing skills are mild. I would like to hem my pants if I can just use the tape stuff only and not sew.

  • @sha-shapowell718
    @sha-shapowell718 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do I alter a t shirt sleeve with a server finish

  • @sandrarose7129
    @sandrarose7129 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Could you list these products in your description?

  • @nammiyuumigirl8311
    @nammiyuumigirl8311 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What thread do you use for knits?

  • @patcruden7019
    @patcruden7019 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What type of foot are you using?

  • @pastprincipal
    @pastprincipal 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where do you buy this fusible Japanese web tape? How wide is it?

  • @lpc61
    @lpc61 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so what sewing 'stretch' needle type do you use for regular sewing machine?

    • @dshe8637
      @dshe8637 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Generally you want a 'ball point' needle for knit, stretch fabric. It is less sharp than a regular needle, so it's less likely to cut the thread and make holes.
      The stretch is created by the type of stitch you select on your machine.

  • @christinehicks7868
    @christinehicks7868 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Links to products?

  • @n.w.414
    @n.w.414 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    With the glue, does the fabric still stretch?

  • @normazaharioudakis1090
    @normazaharioudakis1090 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that a cordless iron?

  • @retrogal8888
    @retrogal8888 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do I need to sew the hem down after glueing?

  • @krehbein
    @krehbein 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I tried the fuse tape but my needle kept getting jammed and gunned up. Wrong tape or needle?

  • @destasio01
    @destasio01 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What brand fusible web tape is that?

    • @emelgee17
      @emelgee17 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It looks like she used Vilene Melt Fuse.

  • @harrythehamster72
    @harrythehamster72 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i want to hem a crop top but I don't want to fold it twice because it'll show too much of my skin

  • @patriciadejesu7132
    @patriciadejesu7132 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    what exactly is a utility stitch?

    • @CraftsyYouTube
      @CraftsyYouTube  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are two basic utility stitches: the straight stitch and the zigzag stitch. Those two stitches pair up in order to offer you lots of options to improve your sewing.

  • @beckyb8929
    @beckyb8929 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your tutorial is how to hem without a serger and the first thing you say is serge....... Then finally when you get to the end and talk about the hem stitching you again say - oh use a serger. If I had a serger I wouldn't be looking for videos called "How to Hem Knit Fabric Without a Serger" !! Yes I do want a cover stitch -that's the main thing I'm looking for. So I guess I need to find the video that says how to cover stitch without a serger. Anyone else who is interested, the only place it shows a suggestion on how to do a hem without a serger is at minute 13 but doesn't give many suggestions on how to do it, so hopefully I save someone some time

  • @FunkySock83
    @FunkySock83 7 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    How to hem without a serger. First 30 seconds, "if you want it to lay flat, you're going to want to serge it". I DON'T HAVE A SERGER, THAT'S WHY I'M WATCHING THIS

    • @heathere244
      @heathere244 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      you could use any type of zigzag stitch your machine has... ❤

    • @whatever4707
      @whatever4707 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, that is pretty funny...although I purchased this class on Craftsy and it does include the use of sergers.

    • @XxBloodyWenchxX
      @XxBloodyWenchxX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      she's showing every possibility, so you can see the difference it makes, then goes into detail about the techniques without serging. makes perfect sense.

    • @christinehicks7868
      @christinehicks7868 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      no zig zag stitch..

    • @wabinga16
      @wabinga16 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂

  • @pattyburlingame6136
    @pattyburlingame6136 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I clicked on this because “without serger” was in title. She’s explaining that I need to finish the hem with a serger in the first 30 seconds. K.

  • @saott1669
    @saott1669 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really liked your video but music drove me crazy.

  • @innaportnoy9958
    @innaportnoy9958 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Option was to complicated

  • @skylar011
    @skylar011 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would have watched this, except she literally tells you to serge a hem in a video about not serging?

  • @ethelpepper
    @ethelpepper 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did not say anything about stitch size. Your stitches look very small.

  • @wendyfay16
    @wendyfay16 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was rather disappointed with this video. It showed three different types of glue to use without providing a definitive answer as to which is best for the sewer who may only need to hem a variety of knits but only occasionally. I also noticed that a walking foot was used but not specified, only mentioned in passing. When the effect of the initial tape was shown in comparison to the sprayed on & the sewn on tape, it appeared that they had both been ironed after hemming onto the knit, yet the first one wasn't. It would have been fairer comparison if it had also been ironed after hemming. I also wondered if the glues or tapes were stable enough not to need a further machined hem as it wasn't made clear in the video. I have also noticed that many glues & tapes tend to deteriorate if not used in fairly soon after purchase, so to have to purchase 3 different types of glues just to work out which was best seemed a little over the top to me, unless one uses such tapes regularly. However I liked the part where a light card was used to set an initial hem on the knit using the iron, but I wondered if it would be better to sew a fine lace onto the edge of the hem, then either hand sew it, or try using a hem stitch, or the single row of stitches. I intend to try each sewing method minus the glues & see what provides the least conspicuous but neatest hem. I doubt that it would take much longer to hand stitch, or even fine stitch using a hemming foot than it would to mess around with sewing on glue tape, then still sewing another hem on the edge of that.

    • @mrsbenn1
      @mrsbenn1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Wendy: How many examples do you need? That said; not to offend you BUT most craft projects (in this case it is DIY sewing) require some experimentation. ☺

  • @TalkingGIJoe
    @TalkingGIJoe ปีที่แล้ว

    My sewing machine keeps sucking the material into the feed chucks and into the bobbin... can not figure out why...