How to sew a hem with an overlocker.

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A tutorial showing how to sew a hem using an overlocker. Perfect for lighter to mid weight simple jersey garments.
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@sabeena011 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, due to the camera not being closer, and the clothing item was dark in colour, I was unable to see a close up of the finished hem. The whole idea of me trying to find a video of hemming with an overlocker was to see how the end result looked.

@bobbinsandbuttons 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear this. This was one of my earlier videos. I do try to use lighter colours for demonstrations now. It is useful to have feedback so I can hopefully improve future tutorials.

@proudasiangirl576 Жыл бұрын

@@bobbinsandbuttons Yes, please. Not only use a lighter fabric color but also use contrasting threads so viewers can easily see the end result. Thank you!

@bobbinsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

@@proudasiangirl576 yes most video I do now I try to ensure there is a good contrast.

@jimfrankarns3495 11 ай бұрын

Thanks sew much for this video. I will definitely try your technique next slippery top I make. I just finished hemming a slippery knit top with a twin needle on my sewing machine and wasn’t happy with it despite starching it and using a knit hem tape. It created a ridge despite my best efforts. Thanks again!

@bobbinsandbuttons 11 ай бұрын

Pleased you found it helpful. I hope you get on ok with your next make. Let me know how it goes.

@morticiadecat 3 жыл бұрын

That's brilliant Julia. I never new that. It's blown me away that I can use my overlocker to do a hem. Everyday is a school day. Love it. Thank you.

@bobbinsandbuttons 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Irena lots of other tricks to come too :-)

@ermionitetziridou8119 Жыл бұрын

Πόσο κοστίζει;

@rebeccarichardson8340 4 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely trying this on my next Jersey top! Rebecca.

@bobbinsandbuttons 4 жыл бұрын

its good fun and looks really neat, hope it goes well.

@deborahspooner8046 Жыл бұрын

Closer view would be appreciated

@angelinai6978 2 жыл бұрын

I learned this technique some years ago and it is my favorite technique for hemming very stretchy thin knit fabric. I think it looks so much nicer than a cover stitch. I also use a three thread serger stitch which has proven time and again to be the best stitch for very stretchy fabric. It is strong enough with absolutely no risk of popping a stitch. I am so happy that you are teaching this technique.

@bobbinsandbuttons 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Angelina I do generally use 4 thread but will try out 3 thread now you've mentioned this. Yes I love this clean simple finish too 😊

@julialongmore8748 Жыл бұрын

Couldn't see finish at all

@bobbinsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Yes, sorry since starting to make videos I've realised they work better with contrast colour thread etc. This one was an early one.

@proudasiangirl576 Жыл бұрын

Please consider using a tripod to hang a camera above the serger / overlocker so that viewers get a topical view directly over where you sew and zoom in on the camera. Thanks for the consideration.

@bobbinsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments. Since making this I have invested in an overhead tripod and I continue to learn better methods to demonstrate. I am quite new to making videos.