hem your t-shirts the easy way

I've been hemming my t-shirts for years, and this is by far my favorite method because it keeps the shirt's original hem. It's high time I spread the word!

Beginner - 11 min - Sewing, Fashion & Textiles - Sydney Graham

The full course: Learn Alterations & Upcycling free

What you'll need

Seam ripper: Undo before you redo.
Hem gauge: Even hems every time.
Iron and pressing ham: Pressing makes it look professional.
Tailor's chalk: Mark alterations clearly.

Books

Make, Thrift, Mend by Katrina Rodabaugh - View on Amazon
Mending Matters by Katrina Rodabaugh - View on Amazon
Sewing For Dummies by Jan Saunders Maresh - View on Amazon

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