Hem Work

Learn the ornamental hem from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework. Creates elegant scalloped effects using running stitches and controlled gathering.

Learn the slanting hem-stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework. Creates distinctive diagonal patterns with elegant visual movement along hem edges.

Learn the antique hem-stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework. Preserves historical techniques for elegant rolled hems with decorative threading.

Learn the double hem-stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework. Creates elegant zigzag patterns by splitting and recombining thread clusters.

Learn the ladder stitch hem from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework. Creates dramatic ladder-like perpendicular bars for striking open-work edges.

Learn the second hem-stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework. Creates decorative tress-like patterns along hem edges.

Learn the single hem-stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework. The foundation technique for decorative hem finishing with drawn thread work.