ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Hemming is one of the most essential clothing alterations. In this class, you will learn multiple hemming techniques, including double fold hem, bias bound hem, and blind hem. The variety of techniques covered will give you the skills to hem skirts and dresses, trousers, and even shirt sleeves. Do you have garments with the side seams pulling apart? We will also discuss the basics of seam repair. Please bring a couple of garments with you that needs hemming or seam repair to practice on in class! You may bring in your own working sewing machine or use one of Perennial’s sewing machines.

Participants should have basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine or have taken Perennial’s Sewing Machine Basics workshop.

Materials saved from the landfill: clothing

Skills you’ll learn:

What to Bring

Please bring a couple of garments with you that needs hemming or seam repair to practice on in class!

Minimum age

All ages welcome

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine.

What's Provided

Sewing machines and sewing tools provided.

What You Can Expect From This Experience

• double fold hem
• bias bound hem
• blind hem
• seam repair

Location