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How to Miter Hemmed Corners

July 11, 2016 by Pam 8 Comments

How to miter hemmed corners

How to miter hemmed corners

Hemming corners is one of those things that can really make or break the look of a finished project. There are a couple ways to finish corners but mitering is my favorite. It makes a neat corner with no extra bulk, all raw edges completely tucked unside. It looks a little intimidating at first, but it really just takes a little patience – and pressing the living daylights out of your hem – to make perfect corners.

To begin, double-check your fabric to make sure the edges you’re going to hem are straight and the corners are square.

How to miter hemmed corners - square up fabric

Turn under the fabric once, all the way around, and press. I try to use at least a 3/8″ fold when I’m going to miter the corners. Anything less gets a bit fiddly. I’m using a 1/2″ fold in this example.

How to hem mitered corners - hem 2

Turn up the hem a second time and press again, paying special attention to the corners. You want to get a good sharp crease through all the layers.

How to miter hemmed corners - hem 3

Unfold the hem and open out the corners.

How to miter hemmed corners - corner 1

Fold the corners in, lining up the creases on the corner with the creases on the hem on either side.

How to miter hemmed corners - corner 2

Draw a line across the corner as shown and trim off the tip.

How to miter hemmed corners - corner 4

With the corner still folded in, re-fold along the first hem crease.

How to miter hemmed corners - corner 5

Fold again along the second hem crease.

How to miter hemmed corners - corner 7

All the raw edges at the corner are now hidden neatly inside the hem. Give the corners one final press and topstitch close to the edge.

How to miter hemmed corners

Done! What are your favorite tips for finishing hems?

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Comments

  1. Jessica says

    July 25, 2016 at 10:39 am

    This looks so gorgeous and it’s so helpful! I know I’ve learned mitered corners before but I always forget so I’m saving this as a reference.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      July 25, 2016 at 10:47 am

      Glad it was helpful!

      Reply
  2. Debrashoppeno5 says

    July 25, 2016 at 11:17 am

    This is an excellent tutorial. Pinning to share with others.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      July 25, 2016 at 12:25 pm

      Thank you, Debra!

      Reply
  3. LydiaF says

    July 25, 2016 at 4:21 pm

    The photos made each step very clear and helped me to understand what I’d been doing wrong!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      July 25, 2016 at 4:53 pm

      I’m so glad this helped! I used to have a scrap square of fabric folded but not stitched down that I would pull out for reference every time I had to remind myself how to do this.

      Reply
  4. Teresa says

    July 29, 2016 at 7:39 am

    Thank you so much for this tutorial! This is a technique that somehow has always elided me. A while ago I even bought fabric to make some napkins and then never went ahead with them because I was afraid of the corners not turning just right. I’m going to try it this way over the weekend now! Pinned to The Really Crafty Link Party Pinterest Board!

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  5. Theresa says

    July 30, 2016 at 1:17 am

    Lovely tutorial. I need to practice this technique. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & Shared.

    Reply

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