Things You'll Need:
- Needle and thread
- Pins
- Measuring tape or ruler (optional)
- Iron (optional)
- Ribbon (optional)
- Glue gun (optional)
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Step 1
Fold up once to your hemline, if the fabric isn't too flimsy or sheer, to make a wide hem. Use a seamstress's measuring tape or ruler (optional) to make the hem uniform or to flatten the hem at the fold line. Tack in place lightly with pins or with a few quick stitches as you go, and then stitch the entire hem by hand (running stitch) or with a sewing machine.
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Step 2
Press the hem with an iron (optional), or leave slightly bulged at the fold as determined by your personal tastes, the clothing style or the doll's physical appearance.
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Step 3
Repeat step 1, but fold up toward the final hem line to half of the original width for a more narrow hem, and tack into place. You can attempt to press the fold at this point, or fold again to the hemline and then attempt to press once you've sewn the hem.
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Step 4
Sew the narrow hem into place as outlined in step 1, and then press or sew and leave with the natural fold.
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Step 5
Run a length of ribbon (optional) along your rolled hems or create bows to attach to your sleeve or dress hems. Glue or sew these items into place about 1/3 inch (again, depending on your personal taste) above the folded edge of your rolled hems.
