Common hem mistakes

Uneven, stretchy and curled hems.

• Uneven hem: use a gauge or folding template.
• Messy finish: stitch close to the upper folded edge.
• Stretch fabric: use zigzag or stretch stitch, not straight.
• Blind hem on a T-shirt curling: WeAllSew suggests a 4 mm double-needle hem instead.

Sources

All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.

1. The Sewing Loft: Double fold hem basics
2. WeAllSew (Bernina): How to sew a blind hem