How To Hem A Shirt?

Turn the shirt inside out

Put the shirt on and mark the desired hem length with pins or chalk

Remove the shirt and lay it flat

Measure and mark an even hem allowance

Cut off excess fabric if needed

Fold the raw edge up to the marked line

Press the fold with an iron

Fold again to enclose the raw edge

Pin the hem in place

Sew around the hem with a straight stitch

Remove the pins

Trim loose threads

Press the hem flat again

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