STITCH LAB: The Perfect Hem

Welcome to Stitch Lab: Single-Topic Sewing Workshops! 

Think of Stitch Lab as your low-pressure, high-reward creative space! No long, multi-week commitments here—just quick, focused sessions designed to help you crush specific sewing hurdles, boost your confidence, and sew alongside fellow makers. 

Stitch Lab Series: The Perfect Hem

Take one, two, or all three sessions to master hemming everything from denim to knits!

Pants hemming is an absolute superpower skill to have in your sewing toolkit! In this series, we’ll explore how to dial in the perfect length and flawlessly recreate original factory hems. 

Workshop Schedule

All sessions run from 9:30 AM – Noon

• Saturday, Sept. 19th — Hem 1: Denim & Twill (Woven / Non-Stretch Fabrics)

• Saturday, Sept. 26th — Hem 2: Blind Hemming (Think: Dress Slacks & Trousers)

• Saturday, Oct. 10th — Hem 3: Knits (Workout Pants, Leggings, T-Shirts)

Skills Required

• Completion of our Beginner Sewing Series

• OR the ability to sew straight seams on a machine, basic experience measuring/cutting fabric, and a basic understanding of clean-finishing seams.

Techniques You’ll Master

• Accurately measuring, marking, and cutting pants for hemming

• Recreating original factory hems for a crisp, professional look

• Taming tapered-fit legs so the hem lays completely flat

• Using a blindstitch foot for hidden, seamless hems

• Hemming with a double-stitched flat-fell seam (classic jeans finish!)

• Turning full-length pants into capris or shorts with a polished, intentional finish

What to Bring

• Your Sewing Machine (with all its accessories, including a blindstitch foot for Hem 2) (We have 2 shop machines you can rent for the class at an additional $5 - please choose that option in the pull down menu.)

• Matching Thread for your project

• Your Garments:

  • Hem 1: A pair of jeans or casual pants (woven fabrics only)

  • Hem 2: A pair of dress slacks or trousers (woven fabrics only); the blind hem foot for your machine.  HOMEWORK: rip out your existing hem, but DO NOT iron your hem before class

  • Hem 3: A pair of knit stretch pants, leggings, or a T-shirt

If this class is sold out, please email rabbitrowyarns@gmail.com or call the shop at 607-654-7383 to be added to the waitlist. Please read our refund policy.