How to Hem a Chiffon Bridesmaid, Prom or Formal Layered Dress

In this video you will learn an easy way to achieve the perfect rolled hem on tricky chiffon fabric.
Measure, stitch and then cut!
This is a similar technique to the 'Rolled Hem without a Special Foot'
See my other hemming videos for alternative techniques.

[gillianoliver]

Thank goodness I saw your video before shortening my dress for a wedding. I was dreading cutting the fabric first but this method is brilliant!

[adelaidanilo]

I DID IT!!!! I DID IT!! I DID IT!!!! I have always been scared of sewing chiffon and fabric like and thanks to you and your very awesome tutorial I DID IT!!!! LOVED IT!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!!! BLESSINGS TO YOUR SWEET LOVING HANDS THAT HELP OTHERS!!

[lauraaltes]

Eureka! I’d have never thought of not cutting the hem first. Thank you!! This will make hemming my niece’s prom dress so much easier!!

[rebecca]

This is exactly what I needed! I am making a circle skirt from scratch with a chiffon top layer that I was really struggling to do a rolled hem on. Thankfully I cut the skirt too long, so I should have enough fabric at the bottom to do it this way.

[elizabethmullhall]

Thank you for your terrific video, it is just super. I remember having to shorten my future sister-in-law's wedding dress (at a time when YouTube tutorials were not in existence 😮). It was the most nerve-wracking job as I was not an experienced sewer at the time. I approached the task by measuring how much it needed to be shortened, cut it and then tried to create a rolled hem. I did get the dress done but I think I aged 10 years in the process and swore never to undertake anything like that again. Now, after seeing your video it makes so much sense. Great job 😁

[katherinehazleton]

I wish I’d seen this video before I hemmed the 1st of four bridesmaids dresses. I’m actually looking forward to the other 3 thank you

[ravensara]

This was the best video and explanation for hemming chiffon! Thank you! I had success and am no longer afraid of this task!

[originalnix]

I was so worried about hemming and ruining a dress I want to wear to my friends wedding!!! No more!!! Looking forward to doing it now!!

[manjun]

This is the best video I ever watched. I did my dress shortened successfully. Sooo happy 🎉

[joloveshepherd]

Thank you so much for this. It worked great. I had to shorten a bridesmaid dress for a friend that was 3 layers and exactly like this. It turned out perfect.

[kaybaranowski]

I too, was dreading the shortening chore. Thank you for sharing this brilliant technique….so slick, easy and painless! Took me more time to iron the packing wrinkles out. Can't thank you enough!

[francat]

This was so incredibly useful! I've watched a dozen videos, bought a rolled hem foot and all.. Started with the lining but it didn't end up looking great (I'm a beginner). I was so nervous to tackle the thin and shifty chiffon layer and then I stumbled on your video. My hem didn't come out perfect at all, but so much better than the lining! Thank you so so much.

[timwelchmadden]

THANK YOU FOR THIS! I have tried this type of hem on several different dresses and several different ways. I have tried those rolled hem pressor feet, and other ways. It always took so long, and never just looked professional, or even. I tried this on a friends bridesmaids dress just now and was able to get it done and return it back to her as she left work. It was so simple and quick, I couldn't even believe it! I will be using this technique every time now! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

[evitaevita]

I always come back to this video when i forgot how to sew a chiffon hem. Thank you!

[rebeccahempe]

Omg!
Thank you for this video.
I think I just spent hours cutting, pressing and sewing a chiffon hem.
Bout wanted to pull my hair out!

[bobbie]

Two weeks before our daughter's wedding and she needs someone to hem her MOH dress, it's the middle of prom / wedding season so it's up to me. THANK YOU!!! this will make tomorrow so much easier!

[EileenSum]

Thank you so much for this video! Coincidentally my daughters dress I had to hem was almost identical to the dress in the video. You made it easy to follow. I am not one to sew only when I have to!! I just need a new sewing machine. Mine is a 50 year old Singer. It still runs good. It is great for mending. Thanks again!😊

[jyflygirl]

Absolutely Amazing tutorial yes i hemmed the mother of the bride chiffon dress!! It turned out so professional!! Thank You Thank You!!! Who knew sewing chiffon could be so easy!! 3 hem dress and turned out fantastic!

[chrissteiert]

Thank you!!! I have three bridesmaid dresses to shorten and was terrified to begin. Your method is so great, thank you much for sharing.

[joppai_]

Thank you so much for this!! My best friends wedding is in a couple of weeks and my shoes JUST came in the mail, this will be super helpful when hemming 💕