If you want to make the inside of your garment look as lovely as it does on the outside, learn a few seam finishing tricks.
These resources are organized by type, so you can browse the tutorials that match your learning style. Under each section, they’re also organized by the most general tutorials up top and the more specific techniques underneath, so you can follow each section in order.
If you learn best with videos, follow our video round-up. If you prefer to read tutorials, check out our articles round-up. And if you learn best by sewing, check out the list of sewalongs and patterns that will grow your skills.
Video Tutorials
How to Grade Seams: This is an important step for reducing bulk on your seams.
How to Sew a Knit Neckband: Sewing a knit neckband is a much tidier way to finish the neckline on your T-shirts.
How to Sew a Baby Hem: Baby hems are great for delicate fabrics and you don't need a special foot to sew them!
How to Sew an Easy Fringed Hem: use this quick technique on any straight hem, from skirts, to napkins, to denim jackets.
Two Methods for hemming Knit Garments: In this video, Sarai and Haley face off in a SEWdown. They each hem their knits differently. Who will win?
How to Sew a Shell Tuck Hem: Sarai will show you how to add this pretty detail to your projects.
Articles
How to Sew Flat Felled Seams: This sturdy seam finish with help your projects last longer.
How to Sew French Seams: This elevated seam finish will make your garments feel special.
How to Sew a Hong Kong Seam: Add a couture touch to your seam finishes with this tutorial.
How to Line Sleeveless Knit Garments for a Clean Finish: This quick tutorial will show you how to create a professional finish for your sleeveless knit patterns—no armbands necessary!
How to Sew With Delicate Fabrics: Learn how to pick the right seaming techniques for delicate and sheer fabrics.
How to Sew Two Basic Hems: Learn how to do a double-fold and single-fold hem.
How to Sew Knits Without a Serger: Learn a few ways to finish knit seams and hem knit projects.
A Guide to Coverstitch Machines: These machines help you hem your knits.
How to Sew a Slot Seam: This quick tutorial shows you how to sew a peek-a-boo seam for a little pop of color.
Make It Reversible: You can make almost any garment work both ways by making a few smart choices. Then there’s no need to finish your seams!
An Unfinished Hem: Three Ways: Keeping your unfinished hems neat, uniform, and intentional.
Creating a Faced Split Hem: Learn to draft and sew this understated detail.
How to Sew a Quick Easy Shell Tuck Hem: Add this pretty detail to your hems and necklines.
A Vintage Inspired Hemstitch: Hemstitching adds a gorgeous detail you can use almost anywhere.
How to Make and Sew Tassels: This isn’t technically a seam finish, but it is a fun detail to add to your finished seams and hems.
How to Sew Fringe: From fancy dresses to flashy coats, learn how to sew in-seam fringe for added swishy flair.
Patterns and Sewalongs
If you join these sewalongs, you’ll get to practice a bunch of seam finishes and hems—plus you'll get some stylish garments to wear.
- Lex Sweatshirt Sewalong: Learn how to use knit neckbands and cuffs to finish your knit projects while you sew the Lex sweatshirt.
- Taylor Dress Sewalong: Princess seams are a great way to practice your favorite seam finishing technique.
- Madhu Top Sewalong: With this pattern, you’ll insert elastic into casings at the neckline, sleeves, and hem. This is a fun skill to practice!
- Audrey Denim Jacket Sewalong: Practice some faux flat felled seams on denim.
- The Darcy Skirt: Practice sewing facings to get a clean finish on this skirt.
- The Dezi Skirt is cut on the bias, so it would be a good pattern to practice a baby hem using the video tutorial above.
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