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Posted by Sharon Hays on April 14, 2006, 11:21 pm
> *cringes
> i've never used a serger machine and don't want this project to be my
> first!
> i may have to do it though...if i don't find another option that i
> like, i'm definately going to try! thank you!
>
> is there an way to do hemming by machine? this is my first time with
> sheers - i know french seams are often recommended, but i want the hem
> to be VERY close to the edge...
>
Sure. Stitch around very close to the edge. No fold, just through one
layer of the fabric. Now, press up a fold using the row of stitching as a
guide where to fold. Stitch again very close to that fold. Trim away most
of the seam allowance. Press up and stitch again. With practice (that's
what scraps are for) you can get a very narrow, very neat hem.
Or if you can find one, get a rolled hem foot, or narrow hem foot for your
sewing machine. With those, you fold up the depth of the hem and press.
When you do that, you fold up the cut edge then fold up again like for a
normal hem. Press that for about the first 1" of sewing. Then the foot
will fold the rest for you. It's a wonderful foot to have. You will be
amazed all the places you will use it. Just remember it does not go over
seams very well.
I remember that outfit. But I can't remember how she did the hems. I'd
guess a narrow rolled hem on the machine. (she wouldn't have had time to do
it by hand.)
Sharon
--
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of time and just annoys the
pig.
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