How to Hem a Layered Gown

Fold and pin the top layer around the dress to where you want it to land. Make sure they’re wearing the shoes that they plan on wearing with the dress so that you get the right length.

Push the inner layers up to the top and lay the outer layer flat.

Unfold the hem and re-pin so that the hem lies flat.

Measure from the pins to the bottom of the hem. My measurement is 2 and 1/4 inches. Make sure the measurement from hem to pins is consistent around the bottom of the gown.

Measure down 1 inch from the pins and mark with fabric chalk.

Mark all around the hem and remove the pins.

Cut around the hem at the marks.

Fold up the hem a 1/2 inch and iron. Then fold up another 1/2 inch and iron again.

Put in some pins to help keep the fabric in place.

Stitch about a 1/4 inch from the inner fold line.

Push the tulle and top layer up. Pull the lining out and lay it down flat and even.

Measure up 2 inches and mark around the lining. Cut along the marks.

Fold the lining up a 1/2 inch twice and pin around the gown.

Stitch about an 1/8th of an inch from the inner fold line.

Now push the lining up and bring down the tulle. Lie the tulle layer down flat and even.

Measure up 2 inches from the bottom and mark with a pin across the layer.

Cut across, using the pins as a guide.

Pull down the inside and top layers, and it’s done!