Hems: a beginner's guide
Double-fold and blind hems.
- A double-fold hem is folded twice before stitching and is used on woven fabrics.
- Narrow hems suit lighter fabrics; wider hems suit heavier ones and help curtains hang.
- Folding the hem in equal parts usually gives a stiffer hem.
- A blind hem shows no stitches outside: suits, dresses and deep curtain hems.
- Blind hems don't suit sheers or hard-wearing hems like jeans.
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