You’ve just finished that special sewing project — now it’s time for the perfect hem! The right finishing hem depends on both the style of your project and the weight of the fabric. Maybe you’ve bought the perfect pair of jeans, a prom dress, or curtains that just need shortening. In this class, you’ll learn how to choose the best hem and how to stitch each one by hand or by machine.
During class, you’ll learn and practice five essential hemming techniques:
Topstitched hem for a clean, tailored finish
Jeans hem that preserves the look of the original hem
Blind hem that is nearly invisible from the outside
Ladder stitch for a hand-stitched blind hem
Rolled hem for a narrow finished edge, done by hand or with a serger
Bring your own project and discover which hem works best. After practicing each technique, you’ll have time to begin hemming your project and gain the confidence to finish it independently outside of class.
Prerequisite: Sewing 101 or basic knowledge of sewing machine use. No serger experience required.
Please read our Class Attendee FAQ before coming to class.
Location: Makers Mill Fiber Arts Space, second floor accessible via stairs and elevator.
Class Size: minimum 3 and maximum 6 Age Group: Adults and Youth aged 12-17
Youth under 18 will need their responsible adult to sign our Youth Waiver at beginning of class.
Registration Fee: $50 non-members and $45 members
Non-members will be sent a Liability Waiver to sign prior to class.
Instructor: Jeanne Flanagan
Jeanne grew up in a creative family that made everything from clothes to go-carts. Here at Makers Mill, Jeanne wears several hats as the Leader on our Fiber Arts Circle and as an instructor. Jeanne has been a makerspace instructor for many years in MA and has a wealth of knowledge about fiber arts.
