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Tutorial: Machine sewn rolled hem

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Tutorial: Machine sewn rolled hem

Tutorial: Machine sewn rolled hem

When you’re putting a hem on a lightweight or sheer fabric, especially a hem that is curved, a rolled hem might be what you need to do.  You can make a rolled hem by hand, but you can also use your sewing machine.  As an impatient sewist, I opt for machine sewing as much possible.  Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how to make the rolled hem on your machine.  You’ll need a special foot, a lightweight needle, and some practice but it’s worth the effort for the nice finish.

Click the link below to go to their tutorial:

How to sew a machine rolled hem, by The Coletterie

[photo from The Coletterie]

Comments

  1. I’m more impatient with my machine on delicate items. I find hand stitching soothing. May be because I love embroidering stuff so much? That said – Collete has fabulous tutorials! I shall look!

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