Sewing a Rolled Hem / Pin Hem

Learn how to sew a narrow rolled hem (pin hem) on a sewing machine without a rolled hem foot. This is my preferred method of sewing a rolled hem, which I promise will provide professional looking results! Perfect for use on lightweight fabrics, such as silk.

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[FranktheDachshund]

I am not sure how you are able to remain polite to some of the viewer's comments. People should be able to understand that not every one has a rolled hem foot or the skill to keep their stitching perfectly straight or even fully understand what is going on in creating a seam. You are offering a well thought out method for all levels of sewing. This method is simple and nearly foolproof. As my old gaffer used to say if you don't have something nice to say, pack it in your pipe and hit the road.

[kimberlynorton]

Thank you so much for using a cotton print that clearly shows the wrong side vs the right side of the fabric. Also thank you for doing the video!

[lindamore]

Thank you - love your clear, concise tutorials - you’re an enormous help to all us learn at home beginner sewers.

[ffishfinger]

thank you! love your videos, so visually uncluttered, you enunciate so clearly and don't assume the viewer innately knows important bits of information. as a newbie to sewing I'm learning in a very erratic way, usually searching for a specific thing and slowly building up knowledge and skills that will hopefully become more cohesive over time, and your videos are always the clearers and always the ones that I end up referring to.

[paraboo]

Your tutorials are INVALUABLE! In the last week alone I must have come back to half a dozen of your videos to refresh my knowledge and make sure I was doing things right.
Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into these ❤

[stefaniedoloreux]

Of all the youtubers with sewing tutorials you are my favorite! Very clear, concise, no nonsense and beautiful finishing always!

[lawrencejlittle]

Years ago my father took my calculator away and told before I use it I should try learning to calculate without it. This would help me establish a better understanding of math and how to use this knowledge.

I am finding the same applies to sewing. There are many “tools” designed to save time or increase expertise and outcome. But all too often one finds their attempts to use them unsuccessful. Because they don’t have a basic knowledge of how to accomplish the task without them and soon they are seen as a hindrance, a progress stopper. I was this person and when I first came across this video I quickly ignored it thinking it was too “outdated” and that the modern approach using specific presser feet for this task would turn out better. Boy was wrong. So I had to humbly return like a dog with his tail between his legs and strictly follow your instructions. I am truly every so grateful to you because I found I am now able to execute this task better and better with each practice session. Now I feel more confident and comfortable

Thanks again!

[aliciafigueroa]

Thank you so much Anika! After all these years of following you, your sewing tutorials are still the best!❤🎉

[angieallen]

This is just the perfect tutorial I needed to shorten the hem on my grand daughter's polyester dress. Thanks for the clear instructions and the video.

[sonatawinchester]

Thank you so much for this! Simple, not fussy and everything in only five minutes? Winner winner chicken dinner!

[sarahlawhun]

Your videos are SO helpful and easy to understand. I'm a new sewer and wanted to make a 1750s reproduction costume but I only have a basic sewing machine.. This video and your others so clearly explained different hems to me and I have already grown so much as a seamstress. Thank you for what you do!!!

[lynnecarville]

I have learnt more from you than any other tutorial . Thank You Anika x

[isheeka]

This is such a neat and foolproof way to sew a rolled hem! Will be doing this from now on. Thanks for a great video.

[SarahHoulihan]

I just sewed my first rolled hem after watching this tutorial, and it turned out beautifully. Thank you very much for being clear and concise with the steps for this skill.

[suzyh]

I have used your method quite a few times on the unfinished end of saris my lovely Indian friend brings home to her home in USA after visiting her parents and inlaws in India. Your method is wonderful!

[cherrycola-]

Thank you very much, Im a beginner in sewing and I don't have a rolled hem foot or a serger. I felt they was no other way of having a nice finish on my projects. This was extremely helpful, I will definetly be trying this method. You are wonderful !

[crazyloon]

Thanks for the tutorial! This looks so much better than my results from the rolled hem foot, which is about as reliable as a chocolate teapot.

[kielyaitken]

SO much better than trying to use a rolled hem foot! Never again will I try to get that thing to work. This technique is a time saver and a SURE way to get a perfect rolled hem! Thank you much! Great precise video!

[Freebird-]

Thank you for this concise, easy to follow tutorial! I’m no longer in a hurry to buy a serger. ☺️

[ozicats]

Thank you so much for this. I just used your method to hem a rayon blouse that would have stretched around the bottom, but this way the first row of stitches kept it in shape. The end result is really nice.