There are quite a few different techniques for hemming a garment. Today's tutorial is especially useful for circle skirts or other wide designs that are difficult to finish by folding up the hem. You can also use it for curved hemlines, such as in the Kimono top pattern. You need some bias tape in a similar weight or lighter than your main fabric. Using light weight bias tape with a heavier fabric is a great way to reduce bulk in the hem.
1. Match length of bias tape to hem and sew ends together. You can first pin the tape in place to make sure you get the length right.
2. Sew in place along right side of hem. I’m using 1 cm ( 3/8” ) seam allowance.
5. Fold bias tape over to the wrong side, also rolling about 1-2 mm ( 1/16” ) of right side to the inside of the garment. The seam should not be visible from the right side.
6. Stitch in place.