How to hem t-shirts & knits | Craftsy Sewing with Angela Wolf

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[Apollo_Blaze]

Wow, Mind Blown here...I already have a double needle for knits, so knowing stitch length and lower tension is what I needed to know, and No Tape...I now can hem all my polo shirts that make me look "dragged down"....Thank you!!!♥

[nitraale]

Thank you so so much for sharing this tip!! I am a beginner and have a very basic machine (straight stitch and zigzag). I spent a few weeks trying to figure out how to hem a knit shirt and skirt w/o zigzag, so it looks more "professional". After watching your video - went to the store, bought a twin needle and successfully finished 2 pieces!!

[blinkeypanda]

Thanks for this video! I hem alot of my teeshirts cause i'm short and now i can make it look good. Was able to do this in like 2 mins, so easy!

[michelledelgadillo]

I was SO happy to see how easy it is to set up a double needle and the effects for it on knits.  I looked through my supplies and was also so happy to see that I have the equipment needed to use this technique! Thanks Angela!  I watch "It's Sew Easy" on Saturday mornings!  With basic skills, I'm confident that I can re-create the same skills. Thanks for sharing wonderful ideas!

[IntoBlackHouse]

This is a great video! Easy to understand, not too fast, straight to the point. I also like that Angela SHOWED you why the silk plate wouldn't work with the twin needle, instead of just saying why. Sometimes people forget about us visual learners.

[grammacrowden]

Thank you Angela, I have 5  t-shirts that are way to long and have been putting off hemming them, your advise saved me!!

[ThePixiedevil]

Just used this technique on a knit dress hem for a client. Looks soooo much nicer than just the zig-zag. More professional and more like the original garment hem. Thanks so much!

[patriciathompson]

This is something I've wanted to see for a long time. You made it so simple and straightforward. I have taken your Craftsy class "Tailoring Ready-to-Wear" and learned so much - the lessons on properly hemming jeans and taking in the waist alone was worth the price of the class. Thank you. I'm getting ready for the advanced class! 

[peggyclements]

Thank you! Had my daughter pick up a twin needle yesterday, tried it last night on my old crummy sewing machine and it worked beautifully! One thing, there are 2 widths on the twin needles. I got the narrower one, probably should have gotten the wider one (where the needles are about a 1/4 inch apart, maybe not quite that much) but it still worked great! Thanks for posting these.

[donnatalipsky]

Bless you. I have been trying to figure out how to do this on an old serger to fix my grandson's athletic shorts. It is great that I can do this on my sewing machine. Thank you for sharing this obvious tip that I had not thought about. Wonderful!
I had to come back and watch this again. I have done a lot of heirloom sewing and failed to realize that there are now different widths of twin needles. I am still very very very grateful to you for this tip!

[bonniewilde]

I really felt the benefit of this tip, Angela.  I bought a cover machine once and traded it in.  It was so difficult to use.  You make it so easy and simple and most acceptable!  Thanks so much for this.  I will be looking for other things you teach.  Bonnie

[isabelkassan]

Thank you for the tip! Very clear and easy to understand! Can hardly wait to get a double needle and use it!

[cindiwalsh]

I've never used my twin needles. Thanks for showing me how to do it!

[joanneharvey]

Thank you thank you thank you! I have been struggle and I’ll try this!

[insidexistance]

You're the greatest person on Earth! Cool, sweet, informative...all in one. Now if I could find co-workers like you...

[baileymorgan]

Sweet i didnt realize the bobbin winder shaft let me connect the extra spool pin to it. Thanks for this video.

[DawnZipper]

Thank you for such a great video - I was not sure how to use the double needle or what to use it for. I love it and will be using it alot more

[jeffk]

Liked your video but I am so happy that I invested in an industrial coverstitch machine.It is so much easier and creates a great stitch.

[creacionesmorcis]

Hi, my nane is paula I, m fashion desinger and I really like your videos and a great help, thanks and greating from Chile.

[vmdwdunn]

she is always great plain speaking visuals doesnt speak too fast really like her demonstrations use to see on PBS