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Hemming Knits Skills Workshop
Master the art of hemming knit fabrics with this online sewing class! Learn how to create stretchy, professional-looking hems using a sewing machine, serger, or coverstitch. Erica will guide you step by step through multiple techniques, ensuring your knits look polished and ready to wear. Perfect for beginners and experienced sewists alike, this class will give you the confidence to tackle any knit project. Watch anytime and sew at your own pace!
Non-Members: $49
Seamwork Members: Free!
One of the biggest struggles we see with sewing knits?
Hemming.
You’re so excited to finish your new knit project, only to feel thwarted by that final step:
- T-shirts with edges that flare out
- Threads breaking when you try to fit them over your shoulders
- Wavy hems that just don’t look right
The good news is that all these problems are fixable, no matter what kind of machine you have.
We always say that if you’re struggling with something, it comes down to only 2 things: having the right tool, and the right tool, and the right technique.
Let’s help you figure out which ones you need.
Introducing
Hemming Knits Skills Workshop
Hemming knits doesn’t have to be tricky! Whether you sew with a machine, serger, or coverstitch, we’ll walk you through techniques for clean, stretchy hems. Plus, we’ll share our favorite Seamwork patterns to help you practice.
By the end of this course you’ll be able to:
- Prep your knit fabric for hemming.
- Hem knits with sewing machine using a zig zag stitch or twin needle.
- Achieve a professional finish with a coverstitch machine.
- Create a decorative lettuce edge hem with a serger.
- Troubleshoot your temperamental stretchy hems.
- Pick the right knit hem stabilizer for your needs.
- Choose the perfect Seamwork patterns to hone these skills.
Meet Your Teacher
Erica is the Head of Education at Seamwork. She’s been sewing since she was 10 and taught sewing at a fabric store for 12 years. She loves the endless possibilities sewing your own clothes offers, and she's excited to share her knowledge with you.
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Class Overview
Welcome to the Skills Workshop! In these workshops we focus on a single sewing skill as our theme, in order to help you...
Lesson 2: Preparing Your Fabric
Preparation is key when you're working with knit fabrics. In this lesson we will cover how to prepare your fabric for hemming success....
Lesson 3: Using a Sewing Machine
In this lesson we'll show you how to hem knits on your sewing machine in two different ways. First, you'll learn how to...
Lesson 4: Using a Coverstitch Machine
Curious about coverstitching? In this lesson we will show you how to use this handy machine to achieve professional, ready-to-wear level knit hems!...
Lesson 5: Using a Serger/Overlocker
You might not have considered using your serger to hem a garment, but you definitely can! We will show you how to add...
Lesson 6: Troubleshooting Tips
We'll guide you through the potential pitfalls for hemming knits and tell you how you can fix them. BONUS CONTENT: Watch the recording...
Lesson 7: Put It Into Practice
It's time to take the skills you've learned and put them into practice! We have so many knit patterns that are a perfect...
What’s Included
You’ll get:
- 6 video lessons that take you through all you need to know for knit hemming success, whether you’re using a sewing machine, coverstitch, or serger.
- A presentation on knit hemming stabilizers, including when and why to use them.
- A downloadable hem style guide and troubleshooting tips guide, so you know what right looks like, and what to do if things go wrong.
- A downloadable project checklist to keep you on track.
- Practice swatch cards you can reference later.
Hemming Knits Skills Workshop
Master the art of hemming knit fabrics with this online sewing class! Learn how to create stretchy, professional-looking hems using a sewing machine, serger, or coverstitch. Erica will guide you step by step through multiple techniques, ensuring your knits look polished and ready to wear. Perfect for beginners and experienced sewists alike, this class will give you the confidence to tackle any knit project. Watch anytime and sew at your own pace!