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From: blackie
Date: 06-02-2005, 05:14 PM (1 of 11)
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OK, i feel stupid. There was a thread on how to do a rolled hem w/o a rolled hem foot or serger. Does anyone know the thread or technique? It seemed to involve sewing along the raw edge and turning under along the thread line.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
From: MaryW
Date: 06-02-2005, 05:21 PM (2 of 11)
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Here it is. http://sew-whats-new.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15454 MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: blackie
Date: 06-02-2005, 06:35 PM (3 of 11)
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Thank you Mary, but I think there was another thread that had a different technique? ... It had something to do with sewing close to the raw edge and then folding ON the seam line... I forget the other details. The closest technique in the thread you mentioned is just a simple double-fold 1/4" hem which isn't as narrow as I'd like. Argh... am I just crazy and remembering something that wasn't there? 
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User: blackie
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From: blackie
Date: 06-02-2005, 06:57 PM (4 of 11)
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from about.com on rolled hems in a machine: "Tip: To hold the hem taut while sewing, use a third hand or anchor the hem in front of you with a heavy weight." Hahaha... If I had a third hand, my life would be a lot easier, esp. caring for two babies! see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
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From: MaryW
Date: 06-02-2005, 07:02 PM (5 of 11)
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Maybe you are thinking about the one in the May issue of Threads. Press a 1/4" hem on all edges. Stitch 1/8" from fold, starting and stopping 1/4" from corners. Trim the hem allowances close to stitching and straight off the edges at unstitched corners. Fold in each unstitched corner to form a small tiny triangle and use glue stick to tack. Press each edge in 1/8" to form mitered corners. Stitch along the fold, pivoting at corners. Press to flatten. MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: blackie
Date: 06-02-2005, 07:20 PM (6 of 11)
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Yes, that was it. Thank you. Maybe I need to look into getting Threads... see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
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From: westbrook
Date: 06-02-2005, 08:29 PM (7 of 11)
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http://sew-whats-new.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15803 here was another thread on hemming |
User: westbrook
Member since: 12-13-2004 Total posts: 35 |
From: blackie
Date: 06-02-2005, 09:49 PM (8 of 11)
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thank you Westbrook - you solved my problem. the hem looks pretty good as it turned out.
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User: blackie
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From: wp88
Date: 06-08-2005, 04:39 AM (9 of 11)
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http://www.taunton.com/store/pages/060083.asp This link will give you a short video using the rolled hem foot; it is from the video from David Coffin on shirtmaking very good, I wish I could buy it Pal format. Hope this helps. |
User: wp88
Member since: 03-28-2005 Total posts: 35 |
From: shediditagen
Date: 06-08-2005, 11:30 PM (10 of 11)
| Blackie, the "third hand" mentioned is a sewing help gadget that clamps on the edge and has a good spring clip to hold fabric taut. It is very handy when I am removing some stitching when I goof up.......yeh, I do that once in a while. It is also handy for other things, have used one for several years. I don't think it would help with the kids. Betty |
User: shediditagen
Member since: 03-15-2005 Total posts: 28 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 06-09-2005, 06:39 PM (11 of 11)
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Sewing Bird is a similar tool.. It clamps the fabric in its beak... Great gadgets..
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User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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