How to Hand Sew a Hem?

Gather your needle, thread, scissors, pins, and fabric chalk

Turn the garment inside out

Fold the raw edge up to the desired hem length

Press the fold flat with an iron

Pin the hem in place

Thread the needle and knot the end

Start sewing from the inside of the garment

Use small, even stitches along the folded edge

Keep the stitches close to the fold

Continue around the hem until complete

Tie off the thread securely

Trim any excess thread

Press the hem again when finished

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