Uploaded June 2012 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
When knitting a garment from the top down, the sewn hem is a simple way of sewing the live stitches to the back of your fabric to create a finished looking hem. Use the sewn hem is quick to do and looks nearly invisible from the front of your knitting. You'll need a tapestry needle and enough yarn to sew down your entire hem. When using the overcast stitch to sew down your live stitches, be sure to do it loose enough so there is enough flexibility in your hem.
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When knitting a garment from the top down, the sewn hem is a simple way of sewing the live stitches to the back of your fabric to create a finished looking hem. Use the sewn hem is quick to do and looks nearly invisible from the front of your knitting. You'll need a tapestry needle and enough yarn to sew down your entire hem. When using the overcast stitch to sew down your live stitches, be sure to do it loose enough so there is enough flexibility in your hem.
Looking for more knitting content?
Browse our knitting playlist: bit.ly/knitting-videos
Shop knitting yarn, needles, patterns, and more at WEBS - America's Yarn Store: yarn.com/pages/knitting
Shop WEBS - America's Yarn Store: yarn.com
Subscribe to WEBS YouTube channel: bit.ly/subscribe-to-WEBS
Connect with WEBS on Facebook: facebook.com/websyarn
Follow WEBS on Instagram: instagram.com/websyarn
Join the All Things WEBS Group on Ravelry: ravelry.com/groups/all-things-webs
WEBS - America's Yarn Store is a second generation, family owned business located in Northampton, MA and online at https://www.yarn.com. WEBS carries one of the largest selections of yarn & supplies for knitters, crocheters, weavers, and spinners.
#howtoknit #wovenhem #sewnhem #yarn #webs #websyarn #americasyarnstore #valleyyarns #knitting #knittingyarn #knittingneedles #knittingpatterns #learntoknit
