The Anna Blouse Sew Along ~ Hemming your Anna Blouse

Today I will share a few methods for machine hemming your Anna Blouse.
This tutorial will work for any garment with a machine stitched hem.
This tutorial is for a twice turned hem.  They usually range from 1/4" to 1" depending on the garment.
The Anna Blouse has a 1" hem that has a fold at 1/2" and then again at 1" creating the hem.

Method 1

Using a seam gauge or hem gauge.
You can find hem gauges in your local fabric store.
They are pictured at the bottom middle in the pic above.
I just purchased the fancy green one from Clover which I love.

Make sure the side seams are pressed towards the back.

1) Fold to the wrong side the amount as specified in the pattern you are using.  For the Anna Blouse you will fold up 1/2" using the seam gauge as a guide. Press in place around the entire hem.

2) Fold again the specified amount as per you pattern using the seam gauge to measure.  In this case I pressed up the hem another 1".  Press in place.   Pin in place.

3)  With the wrong side of the garment facing you, start at a side seam and edge stitch along the folded edge.

Method 2

Using a ruler and tailor's chalk

Make sure the seams are pressed towards the back

1) On the right side of the garment, using your c-thru ruler and tailor's chalk, mark a line the distance of the first fold line.  

In this case I marked a line 1/2" from the bottom edge.  

Mark another line on the next fold line.  In this case I marked the second line 1" from the first.

On slippery fabrics I find the Chalk o liner works the best.

2) With the wrong side of the garment facing you, fold the hem to the wrong side along the first line.  Press in place.

Fold up again along the second line. Press in Place.

Pin in Place.

3) With the wrong side of the garment facing you, start at a side seam and edge stitch along the folded edge.

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xo

Charise