You can try on the shoes that you plan to wear with the dress in order to get an idea of where you want the hemline. However, take them off when you begin to mark the hemline or it may be slanted.
If you’re struggling to mark an even hemline, put the dress back on while it’s inside out and ask a friend to mark the line for you.
If you forget to mark a lower cutting line, your finished hemline will be higher since you’ll fold and sew the bottom edge of the fabric.
Skip this step if you’re hemming the unfinished edge from a dress that you’ve already measured and cut.
Although you don’t have to tuck the raw edge under, your hemline will look more professional if the raw edge isn’t visible.
It’s important to choose thread that perfectly matches the dress. This way, it won’t be noticeable if someone sees the dress’s inner hemline.
If you’re working with thick fabric, insert the needle again and bring it through the thread’s loop before pulling the thread tightly. This secures an extra knot.
It might feel like you’re not really sewing through the fabric, but as long as you pick up a single stitch, your hemline will hold.
Pull gently so you don’t make the hemline pucker.
If you’re left-handed, it’s probably easier to sew from left to right.
