Knit Hem Finishes
Learning which hem finishes to use for different types of knits will help you construct a professional looking knit garment. This lesson, introduces you to various machines and a variety of stitch options that you can choose from when hemming knits.
For more on sewing cut & sew knits, view our lessons: Knit Seam Finishes and Knit Necklines.
Learn about knit fabric stretch and how to draft knit slopers by viewing: Introduction To Knit Fabrics, Knit Fabric Principles, Drafting A Women’s Fitted Stable Knit T-Shirt From Measurements, Drafting A Women’s Relaxed Fit Knit T-Shirt From Measurements, Converting A Stable Knit T-Shirt & Sleeve Sloper To 4-Way Stretch Knit, Drafting A Legging and Drafting A Women’s Knit Unitard.
| Module | Description | Step |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overlock with Catch Stitch Hem | 1-13 |
| 2 | 2-Needle Coverstitch Hem | 1-8 |
| 3 | 3-Needle Coverstitch Hem | 1-6 |
| 4 | Chainstitch Hem | 1-6 |
MODULE 1 • Overlock with Catch Stitch Hem
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1A | For this lesson, we have prepared a piece of wool Ponte di Roma measuring 10” (25.4cm) in the width grain by 8” (20.3cm) in the length grain. You could also use a double knit or other medium-weight knit fabric. |
| 1B | On the wrong side of the fabric piece, measure up 1 ½” (3.8cm) from the width edge and mark your hem fold with tailor’s chalk. |
| 2A | For this lesson we are using the Brother 3034D Lock Overlock Machine set to ‘overlock,’ with two threaded needles. |
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