If don't want your garments to look weighed down at the hemline, a great alternative to use is lace hem tape. This lace trim is a great way to hem lightweight fabrics while adding a pretty detail to the inside.
Lace Hem Tape
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Garment Hand Stitches
Getting into garment sewing? These are the 5 most common hand stitches you should know. They'll come in handy when only the needle and thread will do. Stitches covered are running stitch, back stitch, slip stitch, blind hem, and catch stitch.
Catch Stitch
The catch stitch is an ideal stitch for when you need to hem knit garments.