What is Hem?

A hem is the folded and stitched finished edge at the bottom of a garment or sleeve.

In more detail

The hem allowance decides how much a garment can be lengthened later. Hems can be stitched by machine or by hand, and a hand-finished hem gives a cleaner look on delicate fabrics.

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