How to sew a hem with an overlocker.

A tutorial showing how to sew a hem using an overlocker. Perfect for lighter to mid weight simple jersey garments.
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  • @sabeena011
    @sabeena0112 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately, due to the camera not being closer, and the clothing item was dark in colour, I was unable to see a close up of the finished hem. The whole idea of me trying to find a video of hemming with an overlocker was to see how the end result looked.

  • @bobbinsandbuttons

    @bobbinsandbuttons

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry to hear this. This was one of my earlier videos. I do try to use lighter colours for demonstrations now. It is useful to have feedback so I can hopefully improve future tutorials.

  • @proudasiangirl576

    @proudasiangirl576

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bobbinsandbuttons Yes, please. Not only use a lighter fabric color but also use contrasting threads so viewers can easily see the end result. Thank you!

  • @bobbinsandbuttons

    @bobbinsandbuttons

    Жыл бұрын

    @@proudasiangirl576 yes most video I do now I try to ensure there is a good contrast.

  • @morticiadecat
    @morticiadecat3 жыл бұрын

    That's brilliant Julia. I never new that. It's blown me away that I can use my overlocker to do a hem. Everyday is a school day. Love it. Thank you.

  • @bobbinsandbuttons

    @bobbinsandbuttons

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Irena lots of other tricks to come too :-)

  • @ermionitetziridou8119

    @ermionitetziridou8119

    Жыл бұрын

    Πόσο κοστίζει;

  • @jimfrankarns3495
    @jimfrankarns349511 ай бұрын

    Thanks sew much for this video. I will definitely try your technique next slippery top I make. I just finished hemming a slippery knit top with a twin needle on my sewing machine and wasn’t happy with it despite starching it and using a knit hem tape. It created a ridge despite my best efforts. Thanks again!

  • @bobbinsandbuttons

    @bobbinsandbuttons

    11 ай бұрын

    Pleased you found it helpful. I hope you get on ok with your next make. Let me know how it goes.

  • @deborahspooner8046
    @deborahspooner8046 Жыл бұрын

    Closer view would be appreciated

  • @angelinai6978
    @angelinai69782 жыл бұрын

    I learned this technique some years ago and it is my favorite technique for hemming very stretchy thin knit fabric. I think it looks so much nicer than a cover stitch. I also use a three thread serger stitch which has proven time and again to be the best stitch for very stretchy fabric. It is strong enough with absolutely no risk of popping a stitch. I am so happy that you are teaching this technique.

  • @bobbinsandbuttons

    @bobbinsandbuttons

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Angelina I do generally use 4 thread but will try out 3 thread now you've mentioned this. Yes I love this clean simple finish too 😊

  • @proudasiangirl576
    @proudasiangirl576 Жыл бұрын

    Please consider using a tripod to hang a camera above the serger / overlocker so that viewers get a topical view directly over where you sew and zoom in on the camera. Thanks for the consideration.

  • @bobbinsandbuttons

    @bobbinsandbuttons

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comments. Since making this I have invested in an overhead tripod and I continue to learn better methods to demonstrate. I am quite new to making videos.

  • @rebeccarichardson8340
    @rebeccarichardson83404 жыл бұрын

    I'm definitely trying this on my next Jersey top! Rebecca.

  • @bobbinsandbuttons

    @bobbinsandbuttons

    4 жыл бұрын

    its good fun and looks really neat, hope it goes well.

  • @julialongmore8748
    @julialongmore8748 Жыл бұрын

    Couldn't see finish at all

  • @bobbinsandbuttons

    @bobbinsandbuttons

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, sorry since starting to make videos I've realised they work better with contrast colour thread etc. This one was an early one.

  • @gaynormainwaring1853
    @gaynormainwaring1853 Жыл бұрын

    I was going to ask why any hem, I’ve sewn using this method, has flipped up - but you answered it - I should have done it deeper.

  • @bobbinsandbuttons

    @bobbinsandbuttons

    Жыл бұрын

    Great pleased you found this useful

  • @jackiebhatt540
    @jackiebhatt540 Жыл бұрын

    Hi would this work with a woven fabric.

  • @bobbinsandbuttons

    @bobbinsandbuttons

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, you can see this technique used as a drawcord channel on a woven bag in my upcycle project on here.

  • @debrarogers7869
    @debrarogers7869Ай бұрын

    Good instruction going to try but really wasn’t easy to see need clearer filming !

  • @lindadouglas5458
    @lindadouglas5458 Жыл бұрын

    I can’t see it very well on black fabric.

  • @bobbinsandbuttons

    @bobbinsandbuttons

    Жыл бұрын

    I have demonstrated this technique on my overlocker bag tutorial. I am planning another video that will include this too.

  • @brigitte4729
    @brigitte4729 Жыл бұрын

    Sehr schlechte Bildqualität 😢

  • @bobbinsandbuttons

    @bobbinsandbuttons

    Жыл бұрын

    I am filming a new video with hems and will demonstrate this again.

  • @ondot99
    @ondot99 Жыл бұрын

    Not Happy with the presentation!!

  • @bobbinsandbuttons

    @bobbinsandbuttons

    Жыл бұрын

    Im sorry to hear that