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From: Icebreakers
Date: 05-27-2006, 02:55 PM (1 of 12)
| I am unsure about what method I should use to hem a bias cut chiffon hem (it is cut diagonally fom ankle to above knee). I thought about serging it with a rolled hem using 2 threads...or will a 3 thread hem work? My daughter thought she would like a bit of a ruffle effect so wondered about lettuce effect. Was told to serge on fold to prevent shredding.......any advice will be appreciated...have to have it done for next weekend. |
User: Icebreakers
Member since: 05-27-2006 Total posts: 10 |
From: paroper
Date: 05-28-2006, 12:52 PM (2 of 12)
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Start with a fifth of Scotch.... Rolled hemming is good. I've used two and I've used three thread. The lettuce effect is also good because if it is not on the straight of grain, which it isn't it may stretch and curl. You might also consider running some light weight fishline into the hem as you do the curl. It helps give body and holds the curl. You might want to look at some examples of this and see if you like the look (you may not). At any rate, the lettuce curl is an excellent way to handle it. pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Icebreakers
Date: 05-28-2006, 10:24 PM (3 of 12)
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Hi Pat...I like your style!! I may need that fifth of scotch buy the time I'm done! Thanks Pam....have sent my DH out for some fishline and will try out techniques tomorrow.....found a description of fishline rolled hem in one of my serger books....when serging did you have trouble with the edges shredding or did you do a rolled hem on a fold??? Thanks for your help Linda (Icebreakers) |
User: Icebreakers
Member since: 05-27-2006 Total posts: 10 |
From: Icebreakers
Date: 05-28-2006, 10:25 PM (4 of 12)
| Pam...sorry I typed Pat....my apologies |
User: Icebreakers
Member since: 05-27-2006 Total posts: 10 |
From: paroper
Date: 05-28-2006, 10:43 PM (5 of 12)
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I just did it as a rolled hem...no fold. The fishline can be a great asset to the skirt. I keep a roll of 2 lb test (not too heavy for most things) for that, veils and for gathering...it's wonderful.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: mommydionne
Date: 05-30-2006, 05:24 PM (6 of 12)
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That sounds nice, I've never tried the fishing line thing, I sometimes do the "baby hem" claire schaffer describes in a couple of her books but it would not give you a lettuce edge, it's for when you want a smooth hem, it takes a while cause you get to sew the hemline 3 times. Serging is MUCH faster. Scotch eh? Pam, that's the for the day after all the band uniforms?!? 
Jeanette
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User: mommydionne
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 838 
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From: paroper
Date: 05-30-2006, 05:32 PM (7 of 12)
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I actually don't drink but let me tell you that there are times that it was a good thing that I didn't...and my experiences with chiffon have been part of those.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Orc40k
Date: 05-31-2006, 11:29 AM (8 of 12)
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Pam. this is why I have to read all the threads. Fishing line NEVER occurred to me and it's a fantastic idea. I have a circular skirt in medium weight chiffon-ish fabric to hem and I think I'm goign to try it! Thanks! Barbara |
User: Orc40k
Member since: 06-29-2005 Total posts: 47 |
From: gmcsewer
Date: 06-02-2006, 09:14 AM (9 of 12)
| You probably don't want to do hand work, but if you do, I just did a rolled hem on chiffon sleeves for a granddaughter's dress. I sewed a line of stitching about 1/4 inch from the edge using paper to make it feed through the machine without puckering. Fold the paper on the sewing line and pull it off like you were tearing the paper (Otherwise, it will pull the stitches if you pull against them) ,then pressed on the stitching line & trimmed the raw edge to about 1/8 inch. I rolled it under and caught the edge past the stitching and then picked up 2 threads of the sleeve and then back through the folded edge of the hem about 1/4 inch and continued for 4 or 5 stitches leaving it loose. Then pull up those stitches and continued around. It really looks professional. I have tried the rolled hem on the serger, but did not like the look of it on chiffon when finished. |
User: gmcsewer
Member since: 08-19-2003 Total posts: 45 |
From: Icebreakers
Date: 06-12-2006, 09:44 PM (10 of 12)
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Well I used the fishline in a rolled hem and it looks great. I then used the fishline in a two thread rolled hem on the veil and it gave it just the right amount of ruffle.....thanks sooo much for the wonderful advice. Linda |
User: Icebreakers
Member since: 05-27-2006 Total posts: 10 |
From: paroper
Date: 06-12-2006, 10:22 PM (11 of 12)
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I'm glad you enjoyed it. Not only is it just fun it makes a great finish!!!!
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: BabsSewingRoom
Date: 06-21-2006, 09:57 AM (12 of 12)
| I just had a gal bring me a dress for a pagent that had the fishline in the hem. It is a really neat trick. In this one the dress had been tuned up once and stitched and then the fishline was placed on that and turned up and zig zag stitch over that. It worked great. When I tried to explain to the customer it was fishline-like stuff in it she rolled her eyes. Anyway, I've sent my husband to buy me some for future projects. I'll see if I kept a picture of the dress. It was probably one of the most beautiful ones I've done and I've done a lot. And she won the contest! |
User: BabsSewingRoom
Member since: 04-10-2004 Total posts: 80 |
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