How to Hem a T-Shirt Professionally
Image credit: Williamsburg Garment Company via YouTube
I like wearing T-shirts and I own a lot of them, but sometimes some of the T-shirts I have comes with a wonky and uneven hem, and there are also instances when I don’t like the length of the shirt. So, the only option that I have is to have them adjusted by a professional, but if you possibly own an industrial sewing machine at home, and you want to do the work yourself, then this video tutorial by Williamsburg Garment Company is perfect for you!
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This tutorial will show you how to easily and quickly hem a T-shirt professionally, and you will surely be surprised by how easy the steps are. I bet that you can get this perfectly even on your first try, and I’m sure that you will love just how straight and perfect the hem will turn out. Proceed to read the step-by-step instructions written down below now, and be sure to watch the video tutorial as well for more details.
Supplies Needed for Hemming a T-Shirt:
- Marking pen, pencil, or chalk
- Ruler
- Scissors or rotary cutter and a cutting mat
- Iron, for pressing
How to Hem a T-Shirt Like Professionally:
Step 1
T-shirts usually have a hem at the bottom already, so the first thing that you have to do is to remove that, simply pick apart the stitching at the 1-inch fold of the hem.
Step 2
Next, make a 1-inch mark at the bottom and cut off the excess fabric, then repeat marking the bottom with what size you want the new hem to be, and draw the real hemline.
Step 3
Fold the hem nicely and evenly, then press it down, and sew 2 stitch lines on the top side of the hem. Press it once more and you’re t-shirt is done!
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How to Hem a T-Shirt Professionally
