Sewing concept

Flat seam hem

A stretchy, professional hem finish created using a coverstitch machine.

Where it is used

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Hem the bottom of the T-shirt using a coverstitch machine, or a twin needle if you prefer. As you sew, make sure the basting line stays centered between the two needles. Press to finish.

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Use a flatlock machine to stitch along the hem of the sleeve and the bottom of the dress. If you don’t have a flatlock machine, finish the raw edges and then stitch using a regular sewing machine. Hide the thread tails on the wrong side with a hook.

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Stitch the hem of the top using a flatlock machine. Turn the thread ends to the wrong side and tuck them into the seam allowance using a crochet hook.

alternative toTwin needle