The BEST WAY To Hem A Bridesmaid Dress | Narrow-Rolled Hem (Ep. 42)

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Күн бұрын

I've hemmed a lot of dresses in my life but even this old(ish) tailor can learn new tricks! Join me in learning a sewing technique that many talented craftswomen have relied on for years. Better late than never!
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00:00 Introduction
00:22 Measurements
02:06 Marking New Hem
04:31 Sewing The First Stitchline
08:49 Cutting Excess Fabric
12:44 Tip: Duckbill Scissor
13:18 Sewing The Second Stitchline
16:22 Final Press

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@TS-sh8xo 10 ай бұрын

I’ve been doing alterations for 15 years now and I was taught the baby hem this way only, instead of measuring, because hems now a days is all over the place, (not even) I pin to the floor and check my pins at eye level and adjust accordingly. Then I press that pin line and sew on that. It’s quicker for me. Then I cut off like you did and roll the hem over and sew. I just found your channel recently and I am loving it!👍🏻 keep up the great work! Love the shop design too‼️

@corether.lookastadsjohnson5439 2 ай бұрын

Gm from Ohio Thanks for sharing hemming. Depending on the type of fabric ...hemming formals can be time consuming. Just finished a formal with a train. I like the duck scissors. Will follow 🎉

@dawnkelly 4 ай бұрын

With so many dresses for weddings being ordered online, I find that girls fall in love with the picture/style of the dress and the low price. When they get the dress, and bring it to me for a hem, the fabric continues to decline in the quality of the fabric. Sometimes I cringe when I attempt hems like this and I'm just not happy with my final product. This method is genius! Thank you so much for sharing. I can't wait to try this!!!!!

@ronniemolina3254 2 күн бұрын

awesome. this makes hemming those sheer fabrics so easy. thank you.

@suzannestirling1668 2 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness! You just saved me from the terror of needing to use the nightmare of a rolled hem foot!, THANK YOU!!!!!

@sewshowwithshae 2 ай бұрын

I have used that foot as well, but I think I like this process better!

@lynda5381 3 ай бұрын

This woman is perfect! It feels like I’m watching an actress. She’s really good with all of it. The sewing, confidence, humor, shes very intelligent! this is my first time seeing any of her videos and I’m hooked! Very educational and fun to watch! 😊

@annieruth324 2 ай бұрын

Right. I have no clue how the algorithm put her on my suggested videos but I’m so glad they did. The first video I watched was altering the saggy booty on cargo pants. Definitely the way to go for my next alter!

@julienorman6164 2 ай бұрын

You right.mi too

@taznimpat4583 2 ай бұрын

Same!

@beverlyadams4559 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. A dear friend is getting married and I volunteered to help her. What she needed most was her wedding dress hemmed. I have sewed, but never hemmed anything like that. I tried your technique and it was fabulous! I had to do 2 layers, so it took me a while. I didn't get to the 1/16" level, but was super pleased with my 1/8" hem. I thought it looked superb! You were a God-send!

@djtblizzle 9 ай бұрын

Every so often you randomly run across a you tuber that you vibe with so much, that you wish you were besties! You fit the bill! Not only is this technique going to mean death to that dreaded rolled hem foot, but earned you a new subscriber as well! ❤❤❤👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@AlexisYenaiv 3 ай бұрын

Ive never been able to sew with the hem foot not even on sturdy fabric. Now my machine is jammed because i tried to practice on it this is so much easier

@v8grrl 21 күн бұрын

I'm using this right now! so far so good. I bought the bridesmaid dress for my daughter for 82$ and they wanted 140$ to hem!!! With your help I think I got it

@sewshowwithshae 16 күн бұрын

Depending on how many layers it has it can really get up there, but I’m glad you were able to give it a shot!

@maoyatou1210 Ай бұрын

So glad I found ur video. I bought a dress for $130, and the tailor wanted to charge me $235 to hem it. I’m gonna try.

@janicetribbiani7535 Ай бұрын

$235? Wow!

@izenmama 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful technique. Even better voice for listening to. I could do housework and listen to you talk about anything or nothing all day long. Very approachable and the kind of gal I could have coffee with. Thumbs up!

@JRo605 3 ай бұрын

This is brilliant! I've been sewing for 55 yrs, and this....ahhhhhhh thank you!

@angeloliveira7961 8 күн бұрын

Thank you sewwwwww much!! I've dreaded the tiny rolled hem and this method is fabulous❤🎉

@vcesped5366 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic!! The hours I can spend hand sewing a rolled hem... love your sense of humor

@iheartbridalcouture5989 10 ай бұрын

I always pin the hem while they are in the gown with their shoes. These gowns are not always even. So doing a set length all the way around could give you an uneven hem. We were taught 30 years ago by the prom gown buyer how to add an 1/8 inch and fold then sew then cut excess and fold again for final edged hem So clean and neat

@janicetribbiani7535 Ай бұрын

I don’t think it’s as critical with fabric like this. Satin or taffeta, yes, but not this one-time-wear drapey stretchy stuff.

@junepick7899 10 күн бұрын

I do my friends gowns for free. I have had bridesmaids delivered to me with one pin. I only guarantee to take the dress up the exact same amount all around. I figure if they were happy with the manufacturers idea of correct length, then so am I. My metal knees prevent me from kneeling on the floor at all. They are all delighted with this method too.

@roxanngibbs7522 11 күн бұрын

This method worked great for me! I am not a sewing person, but I am subscribing anyway. I really like Shae. She gets to the point without a bunch of empty words. Thank you also to whoever operated the camera. You did a great job as well.

@junepick7899 10 күн бұрын

I learned this method at a sewing class sixty years ago. I have taken up friends bridesmaids dresses easily. Now I am older I cant get that seam so tiny anymore, but it still works great with a teeny bit wider seams. My fifty plus year old Bernina 830 still sews chiffon like a breeze. I do own a rolled hemmer but would never bother using it even though when I got my machine the lessons that come with it made it look a viable option. But the method Shae shows us works perfectly every time.

@hooriyaahmed7190 11 сағат бұрын

That was a gooooooooood intro

@karenhimes3607 9 ай бұрын

I just tried this technique. Awesome! I was asked to hem 3 bridesmaid dresses and I have not sewn anything that delicate in over 10 years. Pulled out my old brother machine went to store and bought some fabric similar to dresses. Tried your technique and also tried using the rolled hem foot. I will take your technique any day over either the two fold or hem foot. Your technique allowed the ability to achieve a more consistent hem with less stress. Thank you!

@junepick7899 10 күн бұрын

That was the way rolled hems were done, long before anyone dreamed up the dreaded rolled foot.

@suno8911 2 ай бұрын

This technique is like doing a stay stitch AND a two-step baby hem all at once.

@ArtfulMarket 10 ай бұрын

I do alterations. That is the way I do it. I use a blind hemmer foot. It makes it easy to stay close to the edge. Super easy, accurate and fast.

@tess2hearts124 21 күн бұрын

Omygosh- finally a better way, thank you so much for this video… I finished 4 dresses for 3 different weddings…. 👏👏

@jamierankin3826 10 ай бұрын

I have used this method for years. It is easier I think than cutting first and sewing later.

@bethanyh7702 2 ай бұрын

I just found your channel because I need to hem a bridesmaids dress (and I’ve never hemmed anything before)…my friend has great confidence in me! This tutorial is great. And I like your delivery. I’ve subscribed and will watch more videos. I’ve sewn for years but still have a lot to learn!

@terryjanisch905 Ай бұрын

This is the only way that’s always perfect for these gown

@athenaburrus7656 2 ай бұрын

I tried this technique out of desperation many years ago, and it worked very well, but on the really stretchy sheers I use a skinny serger edge which I then roll, because it stabilizes the edge for me. If the serger thread is a bare shade lighter, it doesn't show through. During the prom/wedding/pageant season in the spring, it is imperative to use whatever technique costs less time if I want to get more than 4 hours sleep at night!

@cmaranatha9890 7 ай бұрын

I thankfully learned this technique several years ago from a woman who had had an alterations business. I don't run an alterations business - I would never want to. I only do alterations to help family and friends.

@junepick7899 10 күн бұрын

me too.

@marilynmcleod4907 29 күн бұрын

I have always had a bit of a struggle with these types of hem and oh do I love this technique. Thank you for sharing this and I am a new subscriber for all things Shae! Thank you!

@Angela-kr7hi 3 ай бұрын

This is how I hem my formals but I’m not brave enough to sew without pressing the hem in place first. Definitely have to try the duckbill scissors. Thank you for another fabulous video! I always learn something new!

@jasmineteamon Ай бұрын

This was so helpful, I tried it out on a lined polyester dress and it turned out surprisingly well!

@caressegarcia 10 ай бұрын

I'd watch a live show definitely! I love the way you teach, you're engaging and witty.

@cathydentaltutor3277 3 ай бұрын

You just made my life so much easier. Thank you.

@user-hs6qe5sm1i Ай бұрын

Just love your personality! The hem is great, too! ❤

@robertamavendooglefraggler9463 24 күн бұрын

I have a skirt that I got for free. The material is very thin. I was partially successful practicing on the material that I had cut off with a picot foot, then I tried a rolled hem foot. I'm considering using a Spanish hem foot for what you did with your initial stitching. Jury is still out on that one. But your video, along with so many other positive comments of success, are giving me a multitude of confidence. As I listened to you talk through your work, i found that more desirable than if it would have been fast forwarded. It made the video far more interesting. I stear clear of videos that just point because they don't make sense to me. Thank you for being personable.😊 I've been wondering about those scissors for a while but never knew, until now, what they were called. I clicked on the link that you put up for the duckbill scissors but Amazon no longer has them listed 😢

@michellemabelle100 10 ай бұрын

This is super! I'm going to try this technique! Thank you. Love your videos. :)

@lgormanable 3 ай бұрын

I love the tip about lifting the presser foot if the hem area starts rolling upward. Great advice!

@andesenn 3 ай бұрын

Hemming my granddaughter's prom dress today and I was dreading it. Your video and instructions are the best and I am feeling more confident now. Thank you!

@lyndagasper4346 Ай бұрын

Can’t wait to try this. I’m about to hem wide leg pants with a chiffon overlay and this method would be perfect if I can do it. Thanks for the lesson.

@MIZ932 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great tip, I'm learning as I go.

@sewnita8608 4 ай бұрын

In couture hem, you sew first in the line that is going to be the first fold, press then do the second sewing ( your first one) and continue like you did. I personally do the first run like you do and then I use the remoler foot for the second run and it is wonderful, specially in curves and bias.

@traceyfinnamore5729 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video….. life saver and it worked beautifully .

@patriciaingraldi4719 Ай бұрын

Excellent technique. Thank you

@JV-uf8qj Ай бұрын

Thanks for reassurance as I was thinking doing the same on my daughter's prom dress with stretchy material. I was so nervous to try as I don't want to stress her while she is going through her final exams and her prom is on the same evening of last exam!

@conniesmith9989 9 ай бұрын

Hi from Texas. Thank you for sharing 👌. More, videos. Awesome. I love to sew, knit and read.

@myhouse108 3 ай бұрын

The two bridesmaid's dresses I will soon be hemming look a lot less time consuming after seeing this! Can't wait to try it! Thanks and keep up your good work!

@dlje62 3 ай бұрын

I have piles of various chiffon's - a huge amount I bought back in 2000 I think, and more. I have been practising w/ a rolled hem foot (not going well) and decided to Google it and up came your video! The hem foot is now in the trash ... thank you so much for this upload. Will practice w/ making a scarf ... I am looking forward to checking out your other uploads.

@WARPAINTandUnicorns 5 ай бұрын

Stumbled onto this techinques through trial and error trying to hem a poly creep chiffon that also needed a lettuce hem with fishing line finish as well. The first stitch does sooo much to stabilize the fabric.... it's really a game changer.

@sewnita8608 4 ай бұрын

You are so right about the stabilization

@wendybryan519 2 ай бұрын

I cannot thank you enough for sharing this technique!

@rebeccatrusler7388 2 ай бұрын

where were you 3 wee k s ago when I had a whole wedding party to hem? love this , will use always

@oldgeezer2780 4 ай бұрын

I discovered this a few years ago on my own, and it works really well. The only thing I do differently is this: On the first stitch, I stitch from the outside, turning the hem allowance under. I find it much easier to navigate the curved hem that is on so many gowns.

@laurengassman7597 Ай бұрын

Loved this video! This worked like a charm on a friend’s daughter’s prom dress.

@ReeNee777 4 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial!

@carolmeakins3578 7 ай бұрын

I would definitely watch a live show. I love your videos! I have recently found your channel and love it! Thank you x

@Aljobritt 6 ай бұрын

Love it! can’t wait to try it! Thank you so much for the video!!

@lidabard2121 10 ай бұрын

I use ban roll! Fastest and most accurate method I've found. Love your channel!

@kellietrudel8222 Ай бұрын

This was not another dry tutorial…you made this fun with enthusiasm and good humour. Imagine…rolled hems being FUN 👍🏻. I may just give this a whirl the next project that it’s appropriate for, New subbie thank you!

@averybell4273 2 ай бұрын

I used this technique recently and it went great

@guntharnicoleweaver212 2 ай бұрын

I have been doing this for a while. I'm not professional, but this technique seemed easiest. I hemmed up the lining first and decided I needed a refresher coarse when I stumbled upon your video. You've reassured me. Now I just need to figure out how much chiffon is to overhang, bc I did not measure that, only the lining. Thanks for the video!

@junepick7899 10 күн бұрын

I just take outer dress and lining up the exact same amount. I figure the manufacturer was happy enough to sell the product so I am not changing that - if they buy an uneven hem it means they never cared enough in the beginning. As my daughter says, 'who is going to lay on the floor at the ball to check if mum got the hem right'.

@heidiluotolahti4305 6 ай бұрын

I use this. Love it

@sewshowwithshae 10 ай бұрын

Okay okay okay so I know we do a lot of hemming videos, which is why we made a new hemming playlist, so check that out next! We've got more coming too, so if we haven't covered your favorite way to hem yet... Well, let's just say we don't foresee ever running out of video ideas!!😅

@brookef8173 2 ай бұрын

This video was really sweet! ❤ Thank you! 😊

@joniolson9145 9 ай бұрын

I love your videos!

@robinrehrer6739 3 ай бұрын

Fabulous!

@mariecaroniaplotkin5268 5 ай бұрын

Yes live would be awesome!!!

@lyndadwyer352 5 ай бұрын

great video, i will be doing 4 bridesmaid dresses for my sons wedding and even though i am a tailor this video was a godsend, thank you, lynda from ireland,

@grammykcutter6374 10 ай бұрын

I wish I had known about this 2 weeks ago when I hemmed a chiffon dress for a friend. I used a old fashions turn hem foot which did great on the straight stretches but when it came to a seam -what a mess. I had to trim the seam down to make it go through the roll on the foot. I use a lot of fray check on the seams in the end. It looked fine but this method would have been perfect and a lot less stressful. Thanks for sharing.

@michelewegman2173 4 ай бұрын

Game changer!!!!!

@annethevenot461 3 ай бұрын

Good technique. I like the thoughtfully pre-recorded videos rather than the live videos.

@AlexisYenaiv 3 ай бұрын

OMG this is life changer for sure. I've always hated working with this fabric so i avoid it like the plague. I've tried using the hem roller and seen too many videos and have still never been able to do a hem on this fabric. My daughter is going to be in a wedding next week and asked me to hem her dress. I was gonna do just a fold and manually sew to the bottom fabric she was ok with that. Its turned out to be a pain in the rear end, I'm taking a break and decided to look up videos, this is the 2nd one and boy do i feel confident in doing it now. Only thing is that its 3 layers of fabric but i can do it. Thank you so much for this i been struggling for 3 days, almost decided to pay someone but i don't have to now. You have no idea how relieved i am. Wish me luck on getting 5 inches off this dress 😂 so where do i find those bill duck scissors now?

@nataliemartin270 Ай бұрын

I would love a live version! I’m late but hope you’re doing it now!💗

@angiecoers6255 10 ай бұрын

I use it for cleaning the backing in embroidery.

@BobandHelenKuttes 3 ай бұрын

Thank you thank you❤❤

@user-kz9pf3ib4y 4 ай бұрын

New to sewing, and must shorten a slip hem that is A-line. I think this is the method to use. Thank you so much.

@sheredoz 4 ай бұрын

Most excellent tutorial. I am a hobby "seamstress" & about to sew myself a pile of poly chiffon & rayon tunics to take on a holiday. I have never sewn anything this sheer & have been watching so many tutorials. This one is epic & just seems to be my fit. Thank you. Off to see if you have chiffon/sheer neck lines covered. New sub 🇦🇺

@davidanddavidstrading 4 ай бұрын

Love this channel! I need me a channel like this....

@MrsWheezyLees 2 ай бұрын

Going to try this today on a prom dress. Fingers crossed. Love this channellllll. We would be great friends and get in some trouble in OK…

@sikugord03 4 ай бұрын

I always do it this way.

@julianpage4350 2 ай бұрын

OMG So glad I found your channel!!!!! This was so interesting and satisfying to watch!!!!! I would love to watch some lives if you're still considering lol Also love your energy!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

@ME-km3tq 2 ай бұрын

You're funny, really enjoyed video😊

@musikkfamilien 4 ай бұрын

I simply love your personality! Your humour. 😊👏😅🤣 and you are certainly skilled , but also a great teacher. 👏👏👏 I want you to be my bestie 😇😅 Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴

@citygirl4ever838 Ай бұрын

Love all your videos. Can you do a video of 3 layered bridesmaid dress how to pin and how to measure to hem all three layers. TYIA

@kozykidsco 8 ай бұрын

yes on the live

@jeannettewilliams4440 9 ай бұрын

You are THE Cutest EVER!! I love watching and learning from you, :)

@nelly0952 7 ай бұрын

Min. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="310">5:10</a>: You have an impressed EMOJI 😮 on the right of your sewing plate!😊

@pamw9838 9 ай бұрын

I love this.. great technique. Can you do a video on hemming a rushed fabric dress... the tiny-tiny vertical pleats?

@julienorman6164 2 ай бұрын

I'm watching from Papua New Guniea

@jmmalnati9229 6 ай бұрын

I was excited to see your video populate into my feed...your approach is fresh and easy to understand. Thanks for the correction on the measurement! Have you ever experienced the shear outer fabric bouncing a bit shorter due to the excess weight being removed? I do bridal alterations and have learned to leave a bit more length before doing the twice over hemming. Your thoughts?

@WheezyCatLady 10 ай бұрын

Definitely going to try this! Beautiful result. Hems are notoriously anxiety enducing for me 😂 this seems logical and effective! I wouldn’t be so inclined to watch a live stream. I like the luxury of edited content so you can whiz through the long tasks. I find these tutorials to be my favourite way to consume my sewing related content. I understand that I may not represent the majority but that’s my two pennies ❤

@sewshowwithshae 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I have always been this way as well I think that’s why it’s taking me so long to consider the live streaming!

@creamberry Ай бұрын

Lovely video! enjoy our sewinday!

@juliabouy 2 ай бұрын

You're funny 👍🏽

@nancylorenz5082 10 ай бұрын

Hi! I just found your channel today, have been binge watching and subscribed. I really like how calm and have a gentle teaching technique. ❤️

@elizabethdavis3417 Ай бұрын

Ive beem scared of sheres bit will try thissnfor a flower girl dress tomorrow.

@rebekahkui 2 ай бұрын

I’ve been sewing for most of my life and need to hem my nieces prom dress. I love this technique! Now her sheet overlay has really tiny glitter in the fabric, do you think this method could work?

@gailweston1431 Ай бұрын

Does the lining go as well with this method? It is slick! I've watched this a couple of times as I need to hem my granddaughters bridesmaid dress. Sure hope it turns out like yours did!

@vpipes1286 20 күн бұрын

I would also like to know if the lining would work as well with this method. If you could share your opinion about the pros and cons of hemming vs taking up at the waist a bridesmaid dress with three skirts (one shear poly type fabric and two poly lining fabric). 6 inches need to be removed and only the front shear is slightly gathered.

@Kelly-pp3wu 12 күн бұрын

First time finding the channel and I'm hooked! I honestly couldn't tell you how many episodes I've watched in the last day 👀 Question! I have to hem my bridesmaid dress for my friend's wedding and I've watched both your videos on the narrow roll hem stitch and this video on the new narrow roll hem "hack". The fabric is pretty much exactly the same as the in the narrow roll hem video (silky satin) but the way you do it in this video looks like there's less room for error... I could be wrong. But then of course Shae uses the literal same fabric to my dress in the other video so I'm torn. Which technique should I use for hemming the dress? Any guidance would be appreciated :)

@bettyheidenreich205 6 ай бұрын

Great! I learn something new ever. Is there a special foot? The length of stitches? Please share .

@paulasiefert2059 10 ай бұрын

I would have loved this technique, with one exception: the hem on my last alteration project came to me with a very crooked hem.

@sewshowwithshae 10 ай бұрын

Actually, this is the only procedure I would trust with a very crooked hem as you will be sewing the first round of stitching before cutting so that you have an opportunity to measure the length again before you make the final cut. To me this is really helpful for being accurate.

@caroldeon8736 7 ай бұрын

Nope,… if you measure from an already manufactured crooked hem line, you’ll end up with the same crooked finished product with no safety net once the extra is cut off. If you don’t catch how uneven the original hem is when it’s hanging or puddling on the floor for the customer pin fitting, you’ll be in trouble. After 27 years in the industry, shortcuts can lead to disaster. I caution you to check multiple times before ever making the final cut. Cheers.

@harbourcolour 8 ай бұрын

This technique is really interesting and helpful. I have one question: At the beginning of the video, you measured the pinned up hem at 1.25 inches. But then you put your chalk line at 1.5 inches. Was that intentional?

@sewshowwithshae 8 ай бұрын

Correction: I measured 1 3/4 and just accidentally said 1 1/4.

@vitad4039 17 күн бұрын

Great video and technique. Will this process work on silk material as well? Thanks

@sewshowwithshae 16 күн бұрын

Absolutely, silk is one of the most frequent reasons I use it!

@CurtriceHertlein-qj3qn 4 ай бұрын

I am so glad i happened across your video, here. This method is just the one I've been searching for. Hopefully, it will work out for me when i go to hem a hi - low dress I'm altering for myself. I've never seen the method you show here, and, it looks easy to do. TYSM for sharing this video with us. Love your channel bunches. 😍❣️😻

@joybrown8644 3 ай бұрын

Should I use this technique with my daughter’s satin prom dress? (I’m not sure if the liner and top layer are sewn together as it hasn’t arrived yet.)

@carolclassen8444 Ай бұрын

Question about the original pinning- what is the rule of thumb for finished lengths for these dresses? Measured to the floor ? Top of the shoes? The dress I was given has a top layer 6ish inches too long, a middle layer 3ish inches too long and the inner layer 1 1/2 ish too long. Do I keep those proportions between layers?