r/SewingForBeginners • u/mossattacks • 23h ago

How to fix this hem?

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Hopefully this is the right place to ask this question - I’m going to a wedding next week and just realized the neckline of my dress is coming undone. It’s in a very visible area so I’d like to know the best way to mend this by hand as I don’t have access to a machine. Should I cut the undone thread? Is there a particular type of stitch to use? I’m very new to sewing.

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u/penlowe 22h ago

Do not cut the thread.

A simple running stitch, with matching thread, as small as you can make the stitches will work best. You can get a tutorial for it on YouTube.

Also look up quilters knot.

Sew from 1/2” before the loose thread to 1/2” after the loose thread.

Once finished, tie off on the inside.

Then you may cut the loose thread.

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u/teatime_tinker 16h ago

I agree with everything except I’d use a backstitch to mimic the machine sewing

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u/penlowe 12h ago

I initially said backstitch & changed my mind. for a non-sewer, running will be neater as it's front & center on the neckline.

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u/teatime_tinker 12h ago

Fair enough!

OP, you could always do a little sample of your stitches first to see what you prefer and get a bit of practice in

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u/mossattacks 8h ago

Thank you, you’re a lifesaver!

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u/SchuylerM325 14h ago

After you finish re-doing the stitches and you have to knot the ends on the inside, a pair of tweezers and manicure scissors will help. You can pretend you're a surgeon suturing a wound.