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Bonny Blog-a-long: Hem Bands

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Today I will be sharing how to create a hem band on your leggings. I’ll be honest, when I’m in a rush (always) I don’t want want to take the time to change my thread on my coverstitch. The hem on my daughter or son’s leggings are so tiny, it doesn’t seem worth the effort to change the thread. So, a lot of times I’ll add a simple band on the leggings instead! Very easy and quick quick quick. Plus it can be really cute to add a contrasting fabric! WIN all the way around πŸ˜‰

First your inseam will be 1/2″ longer than stated in the tutorial, so you can trim the hem 1/2″ if you want. I don’t… again #lazygirl problems.

Cut your pieces per pattern. Lay them flat and measure the hem. Subtract 1″ from measurement and cut 2 band pieces using that measurement for the width x 2″. So if your hem measures 12.5″ you will cut 2 pieces 2″ x 11.5″.

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Now take a band piece and press it in half lengthwise, WRONG sides together.Β SAM_0635
Find center of hem by fold in half widthwise. Pin center. Find the center of the band Β the same way, by folding in half widthwise.

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With right sides and raw edges together, match center band to center hem. Then pin each end of band to edge of hem. You band will stretch slightly to hem.

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Stitch together, stretching band to fit hem. Press seam toward leggings and top stitch if desired.

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Continue to follow instructions per pattern! Tada! Now you can also so sew the hem band in the round, like you would a neck or arm band so you have no exposed seam at the inseam. I have shown both boy shorts here, but you can do this on any length option! I just have been making A LOT of boy shorts to go under dresses!

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  5. I’m going to do that with my bony legs since apparently my machine won’t let me do the hem. That way I can only use the serger. Thanks for the giveaway and tutorial.

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  6. I absolutely love the bonny pattern! I am very new to sewing and still use my machine on the slowest settings, but this pattern is so easy and I managed to make 3 pairs over the weekend! Its a great feeling making your kids clothes, thank you!

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  16. I can’t wait to try this. Haven’t had a chance to sew in a while but the Bonny leggings are at the top of my list.

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  20. I just realized how awesome the Bonny Leggings would be as underwear for when my daughter wears dresses! Thanks for the great pattern and giveaway!!

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  34. Thanks for the bony pattern and for this mini tutorial and thanks for the opportunity to win your beautiful patterns, I love them all

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  35. thank you so
    Much for your patterns and tutorials. You have really helped me become better at sewing and I can’t even being to express how thankful I am to have found your blog/patterns.

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  71. Thank you so much for the pattern! I am excited to try it out. My little wears leggings under her every day princess dresses all fall and winter long!

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  78. Eeek! I can’t WAIT to make these!! I just ordered the Peg Legs for P4P too so my little girls and I can match πŸ™‚

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  96. I love cuffs on everything, hemming is such a pain! I’m getting ready to make a ton of Bonny leggings for my 5-year-olds, they wear leggings nearly every day.

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  99. Great post. I was trying to figure out how to do this. I will be sharing pics later this week. As long as they come out right. Conquering my new year’s resolution to sew with knit.

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  102. Great post. I was just wondering how to to add a hem band. I will working on a pair this week. I will share as long as they come out great. Working on my sewing new year’s resolution conquering knits…

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  103. That exactly what I was thinking for the hem. My daughter is so tiny, I did want to deal with hemming leggings. Also I have a new serger, the more I can just use my serger the better.
    Ty for the tutorial on how to go about it.

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  109. Just got my pattern! I can’t wait to move into our new home to make all the Bonny Leggings for my two girls! Would love to know how they fit over cloth diapers

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  117. You are such an amazing friend and so kind and gracious to everyone who is #teammermaid. I love being apart of your family. Congrats on 2 years of joy and happiness.

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  146. I think I may have found the material and courage to make these leggings. I love sewing your patterns but have never sewn knit.

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  155. I like that idea, even more I liked how you gave pictures of how it looked–with both matching and contrasting fabric. I might not have tried it without seeing it, but it looks great!

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  159. I love this giveaway so much, really hoping I get lucky and win ALL THE PATTERNS! Thanks for such a great giveaway, including the awesome coupon code for the Bonny Legs in the group, love it!!!!

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  165. I’m in love with these new leggings and all of the different ways they can be used! Thank you so much for this wonderful pattern!

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  166. These are perfect for under little dresses! The hem band dresses them up a bit, too! Thanks for the sale and the tutorials!

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  174. Thank you! I’m excited to make a pair for my daughter. Looking forward to many matching leggings in our future πŸ™‚

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  195. My daughter just started cheerleading at her school, she’s 10, and I can’t wait to make her all the Bonny’s! She’s so skinny all the exercise/yoga pants we buy in her size are baggy. I know these will fit perfectly. πŸ™‚

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  202. Love your patterns!!! My little girl has every one of them on her wish list, lol. Thank you for this awesome giveaway!!!

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  208. Great tip for hemming leggings! I don’t have a coverstitch so sometimes it’s just nice to avoid having to figure out all over again exactly what settings with the twin needle…

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  217. my daughter is in desperate need of some of these shorts under her dresses, because she must “wear the dresses everyday!!!”

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  230. Hem bands are genius! My girl’s ankle hems ended up being too snug, not sure what I did wrong there, but now I know what I will do to fix it – cut the hem off and replace it with a band! πŸ™‚ Thanks!

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  259. Your patterns look beautiful. Would love to try them, but life hasn’t been kind lately which means for now I can’t afford too.

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  273. These are first on my pile of things I want to see (right after I finish all the things I have to sew) Thanks for the awesome pattern!

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  275. I love your patterns! I’m new to sewing and I’ve always been scared of paper patterns. I love that you have PDF ones with tutorials!

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  280. Thanks for sharing! I am looking forward to making matching leggings for myself and my daughter this fall πŸ™‚

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  283. Thanks so much for your awesome pattern (I haven’t made the Bonny’s yet, but um, I have lots of faith that they are going to be amazing)! But then, all the posts on how to modify them, and a giant giveaway?! How can we lose?

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  292. So glad someone pointed me in your direction last year. I used your patterns for Halloween, Christmas & Easter this past year and have just started on my oldest daughters’ dress for picture day at school. So grateful for your willingness to share your talent with all of us!

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  294. Thanks for the giveaway, it would be awesome to win! I also love the different finishes you are doing on the bonny leggings too!

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  302. Love all the add on pieces you help with! You girls are truly amazing and provide the most wonderful experience for your customers! Thank you !!

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