How to close a lined garment | Clean, invisible finish

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How to close a lined garment | Clean, invisible finish

Finishing a lined garment can seem like a tricky step, but this tutorial will guide you through a simple and effective method for closing it with clean, invisible results. Perfect for coats, jackets, skirts, or dresses, this technique helps you create a polished interior and smooth outer finish. Follow the steps below to master it!

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🪡 Materials Needed:

• Matching thread
• Hand sewing needle
• Scissors
• Pins or clips
• Iron (optional)

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🧵 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Sew the Hem and Trim Excess Fabric
Align the right sides of the main fabric and the lining or facing. Sew the bottom hem, making sure the side seam edges match.
You’ll notice extra fabric creating a triangle at the side seams—trim this on both sides for a cleaner result.
Remember to leave a generous opening so you can turn the garment right side out later.

2. Fold and Pin the Hem
With the garment right side out, fold up the hem to the desired length and ensure it’s even all around.
Pin it in place along the fold line. Then, turn the garment inside out so the wrong side is facing you.

3. Hand Stitch the Hem
Starting at one end, insert your needle into the folded hem and take a small stitch through the main fabric, catching just a few threads.
Continue stitching evenly along the hem, ensuring stitches don’t show on the outside.
At the end, knot the thread securely and trim the excess.

4. Close the Opening
Turn the garment right side out again. Fold in the raw edges at the opening along the seamline and close it by hand using a blind stitch (ladder stitch) for an invisible finish.

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🔗 Related Tutorials

• How to Sew a Garment Sleeve with Lining
• How to Sew Facings on a Lined Garment
• How to Sew an Invisible Stitch

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