zig zag baby hem (2104 Views)

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  Step 1 of 8

  With a marking tool, mark your seam allowance, 5/8” or ½” on the piece to be hemmed. For this How To we used the sleeve of the Sophia dress.

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  Step 2 of 8

  Press the seam allowance down, if you are working with something curved, get it as smooth and round as possible.

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  Step 3 of 8

  With the smallest zig zag possible sew right along the edge, so the needle passes over the edge of the hem on the right side.

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  Step 4 of 8

  It will look something like this.

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  Step 5 of 8

  Stitching along the edge will make the fabric slightly wavy, so press as best as you can, although this will most likely add to the look of the garment.

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  Step 6 of 8

  Trim down the seam allowance as close to the stitch line as you can, the closer you get it, the nicer your finished hem will look from the inside.

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  Step 7 of 8

  It should look like this from the underside.

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  Step 8 of 8

  Your finished zig zag baby hem will look like this, also shown here on the Sophia dress.