Double-Needle Hem for Knits

I make a lot of knit shirts and camis for my daughters because I can make them custom length and modest.  It is important to have a stretch hem so that the stitches don't pop.  I also have a home sewing business and need to shorten hems on T-shirts for some of my customers.  There are special (and expensive) sergers that have the coverstitch feature, which duplicates the stretch hem you see on most ready-made apparel. You can duplicate this at home with a simple notion, which is one of my favorite:  The Double Needle.

Sewing the Butterick 6085 Blouse

 

CUTTING OUT THE FABRIC

Find your pattern pieces:  one front, one back, one sleeve, one collar, and optional pocket.  Fit the pattern and look for any alteration needs:  bust, waist, hip, and length.  Do any necessary pattern alterations.

How to Make a Reversible Pillow with Tie

Elastic Waist Pant Construction

Simple Three-Fabric Pillowcase Project

This pillowcase pattern is used in the Clothing Construction I class, FCS 207, at BYU-I.

You will be using three fabrics for (1) pillowcase body, (2) pillowcase hem, and (3) pillowcase trim.

First, put each fabric on grain for crosswise grain by having fabric folded in half with selvage edges matching.

How to Shorten a Topstitched Hem for Jeans and Casual Pants

NOTE:  At the bottom of the post, I will show you how to shorten a jean hem by keeping the original hem and stitching.