How to Hem A Sweater | Sew Anastasia 

I'm getting grown up Mabel Pines vibes right now. 😆

This video was extremely helpful! I cut and cropped a sweater earlier today and had no clue what I was going to do to the new fraying hem! I used my serger and it turned out so much better than I thought it would. I am thinking I will probably hand stitch the serged edges down on the inside so it lays flatter after pressing some, but otherwise it is so great! Thank you!

Oh my gosh you are darling! And just in time too! I have a huge sweater and I was thinking of making it a crop. Then I thought, nah thats crazy right? Then you did it! I am so going to crop my sweater! Thank you!!!

The knitter in me is going "noooooo don't cut it!!"

You sound exactly like Anna Faris I can't get over it ! lol

Wow, amazing. I learn a lot from you. You are a great teacher. Thank you for sharing. You Rock.

I like the first folded up look. I'm going to do that to a sweater today, no cutting all sewing.

Thanks Anastasia! Love it. 😀💖 I so enjoy how you explain each step of the process as you plan it out, and say it all again as you do each part of the project. Very kind of you. ❤💕💖💕❤ I have a puff sleave "way too long on me" cream coloured sweater, that I have been planning on cropping to "my fit". I love the excess fabric used as a scarf/ turtle neck. That's what I was thinking of doing also. I am going to "trim/tailor the sides in", as well, when I crop my sweater. (We call them "jumper" in Australia/England) We call surger "over-locker", down here in Australia... for any of your southern hemisphere viewers. Thanks again. Love Princess Holly of Australia hairdresser 🕊🌿🌴🍃🌳🌲🍀🌻

How fun! Thanks for the tip. Warmly, from Montana

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I can’t wait to play with some knits!!!!

I have an amazing vintage sweater that has some holes that I am wanting to do this with. I don't have a Serger but will give it a try with a regular machine. Thanks for the video ❤️

Sweater’s adorable, you’re adorable, everything’s adorable! I can’t wait to get started on cropping my sweater. Thank you for this tutorial. ❤

Great demo! I’ve cropped T’s, but had not thought if trying a sweater!!

Since I don’t have a serger, what size stitch and what tension should I use with the zig-zag function of my machine. I have a few sweaters that are too long and I would love to shorten them. They are a plain knit with bottom ribbing. Your directions are great, nice and clear. Thanks!

This was great ... I was planning to throw away my over sized sweaters ... Now to know what to do of them ... Thanks :-)

When I have shortened knits, I sew some stay stitching to hold the edges together "before" cutting. You have less stretching and areas that may run or unravel.

Loves this video and the extra as a scarf!‼️‼️❤️

This is so necessary!!! I have a cream cashmere sweater I got a coffee stain on it and couldn't get it out and made more damage using bleach 🥴 whoops!! Ican stretch it enough to cut the stain out and crop it. I think this will work!! Thank you!!

She reminds me of Jess from new girl

This was a great video and you are so much fun to listen to. Thanks.

Love this idea!

Looks great! Just want to add I've been able to disguise reconnections by embroidering fake stitches over the top and it hides it really well.

Great tutorial! I like how you used the sweater scraps

I would suggest before cutting run a loose machine stitch above the ribbing and another just below where you intend to re attatch that way there os no running esp if it is an easy unravel stich. a couple extra minutes are so worth having more control

It came out adorable! And I love that you showed how to use the scraps from the sweater 💜

Beauty nice project and so stylist

Thank you, it turned out great!!

You're so cute. Also short like me, so I appreciate your work. Great job!☺

Great energy!

OMG this is a good idea

Great your video and love your kitty

🎉💖💖💖 Brilliantly done! Oh, my! Also, your kitty is precious!

Great video! I'm looking to do something similar! :) I'm wondering the same thing @TaDarling1 asked before and quoting here "when you serging the 2nd time, did you use the cutting blade to cut more off or simply serged on top of the previous serge (without the cutting blade) for some reinforcement." Thanks!!

As an avid crocheter, the cutting sent me 😂

Thank you!!! I don’t have a sewing machine YET! I’m shopping for one so I can update my clothes:)

I love it! Hello from the suburbs of Chicago!

Hi there, In which video do you show how to alter the set in sleeves of a jumper please? You mention it in the 80s jumper video, but I cannot find it yet. Thank you so much

What brand is the serger... and do u like it Thank you Keep up the great work

Can you pls show how to hem/shorten a men's wool sweater? I would like to see what I can expect from a tailor.

This is genius. Thanks for sharing.

That came out pretty nice; considering that you were working with a pretty bulky sweater. What surprised me was when you lined up the seams on the band to the seams on the sweater - that was pretty thick. I was surprised the serger needle went right through that. That is the one thing that would've held me back from cropping that thick of a sweater. Congrats!

Hey! I have this sweater witch i love exept for the neck line (sorry for my english) so i im looking for some tips to alter it, do you have any tips? Its a knitted sweater with big yarn like in this video but i can only find totorials like this one where they alter the botom of the sweater and not the neck. Thanks for any tips you may have.

First time watching and great tips! I can’t lie you reminded me of Ugly Betty. Ignore the first word though... You’re really cute, your voice is sooo adorable! ♥️♥️

Thank you very much for making such a great video with clear guidance and wonderful advice. I really enjoy watching your videos. Liked and subscribed. Would you please recommend important tools for a beginner like me? Thanks.

Love love love!

Nice idea!

Good Job Thank you

Super cute!

Cute cropped sweater 💚. I don’t have a sewing machine but would like to change a high low cardigan into a shorter, one length cardigan. Can I see by hand or is there a product I can buy to help with this prom? Thanks!

I will try this for my dog's sweater!

Would you recommend altering a coogi sweater ? I was given one but it is too long and would like to shorten it however it is vintage from the 90’s

Great content! I would’ve liked seeing a closer look at the finish of the hem

That look so nice 👍🏻

Hi can this be done without a sewing machine.

Hi great video. Loved the way it turned out. However just wanted to know if this could be done with a regular sewing machine too.❤

Hi! Any advice on how to avoid puckering in the finished seam? I find it super hard to not have the knit get stretched out while sewing the hem back on, and wind up with a weird pokey puckered seam. Is the puckering just unavoidable? (I have a regular sewing machine not a serger)

Hi I bought a knit dress which I love but the sleeves are very long. Can you tell me how to shorten them🙏. The sleeves don't have any ribbing. Thanks

How to I make a puff skirt like the one at 0:06 s?

Great video. i don't have a serger or a S machine, can i just hand stitch?

Well done!

Just what I’m looking for, but is it possible to be so easy!

Hi. Hello. Howdy. Thank you for sharing. I love your bracelet.

that was great! I just found a knitted sweater at a thrift store the the whole thing is a bit bit. is it ever possible to take in the arm pits and sides?? what do you think? possible or should I not bother??

That was great. Can you show how to make a slit at the right bottom and left of the sweater?

Watching this to learn how to make my sweater into a sweater for my dog. Curious on how you reconnected the two pieces.

OMG you're so cute!! The human seems nice, too😸

You are BOMB Anastasia! Great job. One question...when you serged over the bottom for the 2nd time, did you use the cutting blade to cut more off or simply serged on top of the previous serge (without the cutting blade) for some reinforcement. BTW...really cute kitty!!!

Could you do a video how to tuck bustline in a quilted vest? Vest fits good, but loose bulk in bust area, being older plus size. Thanks.

The sound track for this DIY should be Weezer - Undone! It was a great tutorial. I’m even shorter then you! I learned a ton of stuff! Thanks!

I have a very beautiful knitted cardigan, but it’s an L ( while I’m an xs) and I would love to be able to make it smaller on the sides and sleeves? Do you by any chance know how to do that?

Cool

Heyy I have a question. How do you crop a sweater without a bottom binding? Can you please do a tutorial on that. Thank you xxx

She is so fabulous! I feel way more prepared after watching this 🤍🖤

Hello nice video, where can I buy this same machine? I want to buy it for my mom. Please what’s the brand name of the machine

Hi Great video. What brand/model of serger do you own? Thanks!

How can u show how a crossed front oversized sweater is done, please??

I need to shorten some sleeves. I’m so scared it will unravel. When I watch you cut sweaters they never seem to unravel. Any suggestions? Can I cut any kind of sweater?

My turtle neck is too tight I cut it off. Any ideas to finish a round neck..

Well, she’s adorable 😍

Hi Anastasia, I want to sew a serger edge on my sweater to hem it. I tested the fabric and the edge looks like lettuce which is not what I want. Is there a setting I need to adjust?

Do you think it’s possible to do a video on how to put an elasticated waist in a jumper dress? Or add denim pockets to the back of a denim shirtdress. I was thinking couldn’t I just cut the back pockets from some old jeans and then sew them on the back? It’s purely for aesthetic purposes lol I’m not a sample size so I often have to customise my clothes. Could you show us how to take two of the same dresses and use one to make the other more appropriate I.e using the material for length or an under skirt. A lot of stuff I have is very short so I was thinking to to buy twice and then add where I need to. I also like the idea of adding things like a peplum to enhance shape etc. I’ve basically bought two of the same dresses because it was very see through and short and I’m hoping to create a better version lol Both dresses were on sale so it was worth it especially if I end up with a deress that fits my body shape and height perfectly ❤xxxx

this girl is so adorable

What is the reason the needle gets stuck in the bobbin when sewing knits

What if your jumper doesn’t have a rib hem? How can you shorten it?

Why no close-up of the finished bottom???

Does anyone know how to do this without the serged hem becoming all “lettuced”? It makes for a really ugly ruffled waistband when i do this :(

“Were not a hobo!” *huh*

Thanks for the advice! Also, It's always nice to hear "voila" as opposed to "wahlah"I think I do a nice job at not stickler-ing and correcting people's dialect but this one has always curled my toes. Blech.

what type of needle should i use???

you dont need to trim the sweater, you could just fold the sweater up to where you want it and then sew along. trim the excess and you achieve the exact same result with less the effort. :)

Hi , can you please teach us how to alter a dress with a yoke to make it shorter. Thank you

K why did the bottom look so bumpy???

Omg I knew you had such a Chicago vibe lol

Your voice is much calmer and less 'sharp' in this video. I've only heard a couple of your videos. Honest feedback if you choose to accept or not. I may be too sensitive to it. And you look so cute! And your instructions are excellent. Thank you 😊

Long sweaters are n style !!

What is a surger

How much did all that green thread cost? Good video.

Is it possible to sew it by hand?

Oh lord... your glasses... and your lipstick... and your bangs... and your pearly whites... and your perky positive vibe... and you sew! ☺️🥴 Is there a search engine to find one of you within a 20 mile radius of my location...?! Wheewff, is it hot in here anyone? Just me...?

Hi, I tried this and it worked great. Unfortunately I underestimated how short I am and the sweater is still a bit long, is there anyway I can just cut a bottom piece off and sew it on higher on the sweater, instead of re-doing the hem completely?