littlelamb

I've been sewing for over 37 years and I have a much easier and faster way to make a narrow hem. I start the hem, then put the foot down on the turned hem. Insert the needle into the fabric. The needle and pressure foot act as a third hand. The 'open' side of the hem should be facing towards the hand you use most often. I make a 1/4" fold about 6" away from the needle. Then using your seam ripper, run it along the fold of the 'inbetween' (between your hand and the needle) fabric to quickly turn it under. The best hold for this is with the seam ripper laying almost flat on top of the fabric. The little 'nub' on the seam ripper helps make the fold. I can make a scant 1/8" to 3/8" hem doing it this way, depending on the fabric.

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