What are hems? How can they affect a garment's appearance?

A hem is the edge of a garment that has been turned under and sewn. The picture of the hem is by Tasia St. Germaine. Hems can be used for altering a garment or to make a garment look more polished. Not having hems can make a garment look very unfinished.

If we did not have hems, garments will look unpolished and "ratchet". I think hems make clothing better because it gives a cleaner look and touch. Your garment wont fray or look nasty, if you do hem it. Making a hem means you will have to fold a raw edge and sew it. You can use many techniques when sewing a hem. You can hand sew, or use a sewing machine.