Where to go next with hems
Blind hems.
- Try a blind hem; WeAllSew suggests 2.5 to 4 cm (1 to 1.5 in) on garments and 7.5 to 15 cm (3 to 6 in) on curtains.
- Overcast the raw edge first if it frays.
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WHAT HEM TYPE IS GOOD FOR WHAT KIND OF GARMENTS? (hint - stop following the pattern, YOU decide!) (13:22)
By Evelyn Wood · Open on YouTube
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All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.