Place the garment on the ironing board, wrong side out. Trim off excess fabric all around on marked line. On non-shrinkable fabric, press gathers as flat as possible. Do not put pressure on the basted fold, particularly if you desire a soft hem edge rather than a sharp one. Fusing is the quickest way for fabrics that can take it.
Many stitches are suitable for sewing down a hem.
The three most often used stitches are Hemming or Blind-stitch. For Catch-stitch and Slipstitch, for which directions follow. These stitches can be used in two different ways, Inside Hemming and Flat Hemming. Except for the Tailor's hem, which is always sewn with inside hemming, the choice is up to you. Begin your hem at a seam.