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From: Pudge99
Date: 07-12-2004, 11:50 AM (1 of 14)
I am, for the first time, attempting to do a rolled hem. I played around last night trying to use my Pfaff with the rolled hem foot. It drove me crazy. I couldn't get the fabric into the foot correctly and when I finally did then it would go all "loopty loo" on me. I went to bed quite frustrated. My serger has attachments to do a three thread rolled hem. Is it easier to do a rolled hem on a serger? Any sugestions for rolled hems either serged or on the regular machine would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, 
Gina
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 07-12-2004, 12:46 PM (2 of 14)
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Gina, 'Rolled Hem' on a sewing machine is totally different than 'rolled hem ' on a serger..You may already know this.. Just a reminder.. On a serger the rolled hem is covered with thread overlocked ..Look at most table napkins.. Most of them are rolled hems made on a serger.. I have quit trying to use one of those rolled hem attachments for the sewing machine.. It is just not worth the hassle to me.. I have enough gray hair already.. 
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From: Pudge99
Date: 07-12-2004, 01:44 PM (3 of 14)
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Thanks Libby, Yes I know they are a different, either would work for what I am doing. So are you saying that the serger is a lot easier? I have never done anything with my serger other than serge seams and finish edges. My serger handbook tells me how to set up the machine but doesn't say anything about how to sew it. Guess I'll just set it up and try. The book suggests wooly nylon. Do I have to use this? Probably wouldn't look right if I didn't. Well I guess it is off to WalMat to see if the carry it the to Hancock if they don't. Gina
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From: paroper
Date: 07-12-2004, 02:26 PM (4 of 14)
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If you really want to use your rolled hemmer. It can be worth the trouble. The trick to using the hemmer is getting the fabric in and then keeping the fabric feeding correctly. To get the fabric in stitch three or four straight stitches near the corner edge of your hem. lLeave a tail trailing from the starting stitch. This will be your handle. Cut your fabric loose from the needle and change your foot to the roller hem foot. Now, wrap your thread tail through the hemmer foot using it to wrap your fabric into the curl of the hemmer and feed it out the backside. When you have your fabric through, straighten up the fabric by pulling your fabric back and forth through the curl until it "looks straight and your the fabirc in the hemmer has a roll using the fabric at the front and the tail at the back. Usually once or twice back and forth should allow you to straighten the fabric and the hem. Then lightly pull the fabric back toward you to start your hem and lower your presser foot. As you start your hem through, use the tail of you thread to help feed the fabric (just hold it lightly as it feeds through so it won't "bogg down" once your fabric is feeding you are in business. I usually use my left hand to make sure that the fabric to the left stays straight and I lightly curl the fabric going into the hemmer by wrapping it lightly around my right forefinger three or four inches from the needle. If you feed your fabric in too quickly, you don't keep it curled as it enters the hemmer, or you don't keep the fabric feeding on the left of the needle, you will loose your fold. This makes a wonderful hem. pam
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From: DorothyL
Date: 07-12-2004, 05:31 PM (5 of 14)
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I played around last night trying to use my Pfaff with the rolled hem foot. It drove me crazy. I couldn't get the fabric into the foot correctly and when I finally did then it would go all "loopty loo" on me The same thing happened when I tried to use the rolled hem foot on my Pfaff. I gave up and haven't tried again. Dorothy |
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From: weB2cats
Date: 07-12-2004, 11:37 PM (6 of 14)
| I was under the impression that Wooly Thread was used for thick, fleecy fabrics. Because the material is so dense, the wooly thread makes large looping threads to hold the fabric with some ease between the stitches. |
User: weB2cats
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 07-13-2004, 12:25 PM (7 of 14)
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Wooly Nylon used in the upper looper makes a wonderful serger rolled hem..It stretches as you sew but springs back after which makes for beautiful coverage and no bare spots left within the stitches.. This is why you use wooly nylon in the serger for rolled hems..And besides, you can get such beautiful, vibrant colors..
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From: Pudge99
Date: 07-13-2004, 12:27 PM (8 of 14)
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OK I did it. the dress is almost done. I searched my favorite fabric haunts and no one had woolly nylon so I just used regular serger thread. I played around with my serger and achieved a fairly nice rolled hem. Question for those who do rolled hems on their serger. Do you serge with the knife engaged or not? I found I got nicer looking hems with the knife not cutting. Gina
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From: Pudge99
Date: 07-13-2004, 12:31 PM (9 of 14)
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You say woolly nylon comes in beautiful vibrant colors. Where do you buy them? Nobody around me seems to carry it.
Gina
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From: plrlegal
Date: 07-13-2004, 02:19 PM (10 of 14)
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Hancock Fabrics carries a good variety of colors in the woolly nylon. I just checked and here's the location for a Hancock Fabrics in San Antonio: 509 Fair Avenue Fair Avenue and Highway 37, San Antonio, TX 78223, Tel: 210-533-4730. Of course, I don't have any idea if the store is anywhere near your location there. JoAnn's also carries the woolly nylon. Patsy Patsy
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From: weB2cats
Date: 07-13-2004, 03:06 PM (11 of 14)
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Here's a source I found at: http://www.sundroptextiles.com/notions/thread |
User: weB2cats
Member since: 11-07-2002 Total posts: 232 |
From: Pudge99
Date: 07-13-2004, 03:07 PM (12 of 14)
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The link doesn't work.
Gina
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 07-14-2004, 12:49 PM (13 of 14)
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Gina, Look in your yellow pages and find sewing machine delears that carry several brands.. They usually carry a large assortment of threads because they sell sergers, embroidery machines as well as regular sewing machines.. That is where I buy mine most of the time.. He is in the strip mall 1 & 1/3 mile away from me in the same strip as the grocery store an post office branch I use..Also the Viking Husquvarner (sp) dealer here carries a good variety.. Let your fingers do the walking as Ma Bell says... Call these people up and find out what they have..Just ask for wooly nylon serger thread.. 
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
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From: Sewhappie
Date: 07-15-2004, 07:14 PM (14 of 14)
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just go to sundroptextiles.com and you can access the threads from there. |
User: Sewhappie
Member since: 10-27-2001 Total posts: 1427 |
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