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Another Way to Create a Great Narrow Hem
comments (3) August 30th, 2008
Shannon Dennis did a great post a week or so ago on machine rolled hems. She has the knack when it comes to using that special foot on her machine. I never seem to be able to make mine work. Actually, I probably am just not patient enough. But, I’ve learned a fool-proof method of doing a neat narrow hem by machine. If you’re like me, and haven’t really mastered the rolled-hem foot, or you just don’t have one, give this method a try.
1. Turn up the hem edge ¼ inch. Press and machine stitch along the fold.
2. Trim away the excess fabric in the hem allowance close to the stitching.
3. Turn up the hem again. Press and machine stitch along the fold.
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Comments (3)
To Mary's and Silly Missy response above "I'M SO CONFUSED." :)
Posted: 7:49 pm on November 22nd
You won't ruin your fabric unless you pull it too tight or push too far in with the seam ripper as you fold the 'inbetween' fabric. This method saves ironing and trimming time. I hope this makes sense.
Mary
Posted: 3:44 pm on September 1st
Mark your hem 1/8 inch shorter than you need it to be,turn up and sew on that line . Cut off the material close to the sewing line. Turn up again and sew around again. A perfect hem every time.
Posted: 10:12 pm on August 30th