If you’re looking for a straightforward way to turn up the sleeves of a vintage dress, this simple technique can be done by machine or by hand.
First, a narrow hem is pressed under and stitched. Then, the hem is turned up a second time and stitched close to the hem edge.
Please note that the diagram only shows the open ends of the seam as instructions, so you can see how the hem is folded. The seam has actually been joined at the underarm seam first, and the hem folds over the completed sleeve end.
With these easy steps, you can achieve a neat and tidy sleeve hem on your vintage dress. Give it a try and see the difference it makes