How to Hem a Shirt Sleeve

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: The following hemming tips will work for hemming sleeves or any other hemming project.

   Take a scrap of fabric with you when you go to purchase the thread.
   
   Select a thread that closely matches the fabric scrap.
   
   If you do not have a fabric scrap, take the shirt with you to the store.
   
   Once again select a thread that closely matches the color of the fabric. , Quality thread will be smooth and look fine.
   
   Poor quality thread is usually thick and coarse.
   
   Using a top quality thread will add extra polish to any project while adding durability.
   
   Also a quality thread is kinder to your sewing machine which means the sewing machine will have fewer problems with sewing tension. , You can also use a straight stitch to hem.
   
   Select 10 to 12 inches (25.4 to
   30.5 cm) for sewing hems.
   
   This is the standard stitch length for almost all sewing projects. , Most shirt sleeves can be hemmed using a turned-up hem.
   
   The following steps will guide you through sewing a turned up hem.
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   Step 2: Buy a spool of thread.

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   Step 3: Select a good

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   Step 4: quality thread.

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   Step 5: Most sewing machines have standard settings you can use to blind hem.

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   Step 6: Decide what type of hem that's needed.

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