Fashion

[cindyNC]

I have a few pair of knit pants that need to be hemmed.  I don't have a sewing machine and the tailors in our small town are not that great. 

Have watched a few youtube videos on how to stitch them, but I'm not sure what kind of thread to purchase. 

My understanding is that knits need a more stretchy thread........not cotton....brand names would be helpfu.!. 

Thanks. 

[Zhills]

Amazon sells a press on (no ironing) hemming tape!

[Desertdi]

@cindyNC 

You should be OK with "regular" thread.   Just use a slip stitch, and don't pull it too tight. 

[Laura14]

I want to say they suggest polyester thread for knits, not cotton. It should be on the packaging or, of course, if you go to a fabric or hobby store, the staff will know.  

[Kachina624]

@cindyNC.  I've hemmed a million pants and I tend to grab whatever thread I have that matches the fabric color.  I find that it doesn't make much difference.  Most thread sold has a stretchy poly core with a cotton sheath but I also have some old 100% cotton thread and use it too.  The stretchy thread is important for machine sewing, not so much for hand sewing.

[Shanus]

@cindyNC   I have a few spools of clear, nylon thread...matches everything if I don't have the exact color. keeps my sewing box less messy than having too many colors. i have the basics: white, blk., navy, red, bone and my clear.