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In the hemming tutorial for the Vide Knit Pants Sewing Pattern, I’ll show an alternative hemming technique – invisible hemming using a machine blind hem stitch.
A machine blind hem is a stitch that combines a straight stitch or a narrow zigzag stitch with a wide zigzag in even intervals. The wide zigzag catches the inside of the fabric, ideally just a thread, and this will secure the seam while also being practically...

It’s time to sew the elastic waistband on the Vide Knit Pants Sewing Pattern. In this tutorial, I’m showing a slightly different method compared to the instructions included in the pattern. In this version, we are leaving an opening in the waistband...

Time to join the pieces together to create the legs of the Vide Knit Pants Sewing Pattern. I’m showing a flat assembly method in this tutorial, which differs from the traditional sewing method used for most woven pants. I think it gives more control...

The front pockets on the Vide Knit Pants Sewing Pattern use a method inspired by RTW dress pants, but I’ve simplified it to suit knit sewing better. This technique looks very polished and reduces bulk to the bare minimum.
Preparation
Cut the pocket, pocket lining and interfacing pieces. I highly recommend using a thin cotton jersey for the upper layer of the pocket lining. That way you’ll minimise the risk of the pocket showing through on your legs....