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Easy Peasy Tips On How To Hem A Curve

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Learning how to make a curved hem comes in very handy, especially when making dresses or circle skirts. Here is an easy method that will give you a smooth, neat finish on any curved hem.

How To Sew A Curved Hem

Image of a curved hem on a circle skirt, showing the end result after applying the tips for how to hem a curve

Whether you’ve been sewing for a while or you’re just starting, if you’ve ever tried your hand at making a circle skirt or dress you know how frustrating is to get a nice looking curved hem with a neat, polished finish. This tutorial will teach you how to hem a circle skirt the very easy way, so no more frustration or ugly hemlines!

Learning how to sew a curved hem on a circle skirt or a dress is not only easy but enjoyable too and you’ll absolutely love the end result! It’s pretty tricky to fold and press and sew anything curved and it can get aggravated by the type of fabric you use. But once you get the hang of this method you’ll find that hemming a circle skirt is easy breezy!

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I’ve used this method for curved hem when I made a circle skirt for my daughter and I really loved the finished look, even though I admit, I was a bit sloppy. And I thought I should make a separate article on how to hem a curve, for ease of reference.

 

Curved Hem

  • Stitch 1/4″ from the edge, all around the hem.

how to sew a curved hem

  • Fold just on the newly sewn line, using this stitch as a guide, press and stitch 1/8″ around the hem (ignore my pins, they’re pinned the wrong way and also try and don’t be as sloppy as I was, fold right on the stitch)

how to hem a circle skirt

  • Measure 1″ away from the hem on the interior of the skirt and mark. This will be your guide for the double hem. Fold the edge up so it touches the line you just marked. Place pins a few inches apart and add a couple more in between those. Sew as close to the edge as you can. Don’t worry if you experience some puckering, just guide the fabric under the needle using a pin and sew down the hem as slow as you can.

how to hem

  • Use plenty of steam and press firmly moving the iron up and down and your curved hem should look free of puckering. If you use a fine fabric you won’t even notice the puckering.

hemming a circle skirt

I hope you enjoyed my tutorial on how to hem a curve and found it easy enough to give it a try on your next project that requires a curved hem.

 
Curved hem
 

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  1. Teach You To Sew says

    March 17, 2018 at 6:37 PM

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    Great job, Petro. This is a really easy-to-follow guide. I’ll be sharing it on Pinterest.

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  2. Aisha says

    January 18, 2018 at 10:08 AM

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    Wow….this has bin very appreciated. Tried d curve hem your way nd it came out much better than i could imagine. Thank you for this.
    By the way, this comment is comin all d way from Nigeria, Africa. Your work is seen and appreciaed world wide. Thank you.

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    • Petro says

      January 18, 2018 at 12:45 PM

      Hi, Aisha. I’m so happy I could help you make a beautiful project! Thanks so much, your comment made my day! xoxo

      Reply
  3. SallyAnn says

    September 27, 2016 at 10:00 AM

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    Thanks for this tutorial. I found your site from Pinterest. I have tried sewing curved hems on a three ruffle half apron and it was such a pain to do. Now that I have found your tutorial I think I can face those curved edges with a new perspective. Thanks again and have a blessed day!

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    • Petro says

      September 28, 2016 at 6:28 AM

      Aww! SallyAnn, you just made my day, thank you so much! Have a wonderful day yourself 🙂

      Reply
  4. Wilma says

    September 18, 2016 at 4:58 PM

    Final step was omitted — stitching the final hem. The instructions quit at pressing the pinned up hem.

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    • Petro says

      September 19, 2016 at 3:49 PM

      Thanks for your feedback, Wilma. Please read the post again as the final step is right before the final press you have mentioned. You are probably confudsed by the pins showing in that image; I did sew over them and you can see the stitch in that image.

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  5. Lorrie says

    September 12, 2016 at 2:19 AM

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    If you make that first stitching a basting stitch, then you can pull the thread to ease the fullness – just like you would a set in sleeve (or, if you haven’t done that, a gathered skirt). Makes it much easier.

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    • Petro says

      September 12, 2016 at 6:09 AM

      Hi Lorrie. Thanks so much for the tip, sounds much easier indeed 🙂

      Reply
  6. Janet Vinyard says

    September 6, 2016 at 3:32 PM

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    Hi Petro, Very nice tutorial! Your daughter’s skirt turned out so pretty with the bow. Well done! Thanks for sharing this information! Blessings, Janet

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    • Petro says

      January 10, 2017 at 11:29 AM

      Hi Janet. I’m so sorry, I just got the notification for your comment. Thanks so much, you are very sweet. xoxo

      Reply

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