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Posted on: 10/16/06 3:28 PM ET
I would like to make some hankerchiefs for the ladies at work however I am uncertain of what type of edging to put on them. I am not the greatest with the rolled hem foot. The middle is fine but the ends suck. I plan on embroidering their initial when I am finished, I just wish I could get started. Thanks
Re: Edging for handkerchiefs (posted on 10/16/06 6:35 PM ET)
A narrow double turned hem is lovely, if not more than a little time consuming. I've been doing a few of them today and I marvel at their beauty.
Sew a row of stitches 1/4" from the edge (1/4" foot is great for this). Fold along the stitched line and finger press down. Then run a stitch line close to the folded edge (edge stitch foot is great for this). Trim away the extra fabric, then fold the hem up again, enclosing the raw edge and then stitch close to the edge again. If you're using a really fine or slippery fabric, you might want to run your first stitch line 1/2" from the finished edge. Makes it a little easier to work with.
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Sew a row of stitches 1/4" from the edge (1/4" foot is great for this). Fold along the stitched line and finger press down. Then run a stitch line close to the folded edge (edge stitch foot is great for this). Trim away the extra fabric, then fold the hem up again, enclosing the raw edge and then stitch close to the edge again. If you're using a really fine or slippery fabric, you might want to run your first stitch line 1/2" from the finished edge. Makes it a little easier to work with.
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Leslie
Posted on: 10/16/06 6:35 PM ET
(deleting a double post thanks to a kitty who shouldn't be walking on a keyboard)
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Leslie
Posted on: 10/16/06 11:04 PM ET
Leslie, I saw this method described somewhere, maybe in a Threads article? Anwyay, I was wondering how well it would work, but haven't had an opportunity to try it. Sounds like you have the method well under control.
Anyway, I have an upcoming project where I'll be adding flounces to a silky top. I wonder how well this method would work on a highly curved edge. My guess is, pretty well. Opinions?
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Anyway, I have an upcoming project where I'll be adding flounces to a silky top. I wonder how well this method would work on a highly curved edge. My guess is, pretty well. Opinions?
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Jean
Posted on: 10/17/06 9:30 AM ET
I think if you add some extra hem allowance and make your first fold 1/2" instead of 1/4", this would work nicely on a silky flounces! Can't wait to see your results.
Should give credit where credit is due: I learned this technique in a *great* "Lingerie Techniques class offered here on PatternReview. I Highly recommend it!
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Should give credit where credit is due: I learned this technique in a *great* "Lingerie Techniques class offered here on PatternReview. I Highly recommend it!
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Leslie
Posted on: 10/17/06 10:25 AM ET
There is a nice tutorial on rolled hems on the Sewing Divas blog site. Great diagrams and it also shows what to do at the corners and ends.
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Like Miss Frizzle says "Take chances, make mistakes ..." isn't that what fitting is all about? I am happily taking chances and making mistakes as I fit muslin after muslin ...
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Posted on: 10/17/06 11:08 AM ET
Thanks you guys as soon as it get home and cook and clean and put the kids to bed I will carve out a few minutes to try these Ideas. The sewing diva's site is great. I'll stay a while and look
Posted on: 10/17/06 12:23 PM ET
This narrow double turned technique also produces nice, non-bulky hems for tuck-in shirts, especially if the hem is curved.
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Elona
Posted on: 10/18/06 11:31 AM ET
Use a wing needle and do a pulled thread hemstitched hem. Very elegant on linen.
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JanieV
Posted on: 10/18/06 1:34 PM ET
In reply to Janie Viers
Oooo Oooo Oooo! I love Janie's idea. Consider my suggestion withdrawn.
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Leslie
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