Uncommon Yet Creative Knit Hems for Serger and Coverstitch

Learn four different methods to hem knit fabrics with your serger or overlocker machine. You'll also learn how to make knit hems on a coverstitch machine, or a serger with coverstitch capability.

You can use these hemming techniques to mimic the look of professionally made clothing, or you can take advantage of the creative opportunities they offer to add fashionable details to your sewing. Whether you’re aiming for a store-bought look or something uniquely yours, mastering these hemming techniques can elevate your sewing projects.

Each hem technique covers any special equipment you might need, as well as the settings to adjust on your serger or coverstitch machine. You'll learn how to prepare the hem, how to guide it through the serger or overlocker machine, and finish the hem.

🔖 CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:40 The Banded Hem
03:43 Folding and Pressing
04:35 The Flatlock Hem
07:46 The Blind Hem
11:19 The Coverstitch Hem

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